Designed for light loads such as DSLRs, mirrorless cameras, and camcorders, this Miller CX2 Fluid Head with Toggle 75 1-Stage Alloy Tripod System is stable, adjustable, and overall production-ready. The CX2 head supports loads up to 17.6 pounds, offers 16 steps of counterbalance, and has single-stage toggle legs for easy setup and stable torsional support. For more information on the fluid head and legs that make up this system, check out the descriptions and features below.
The Miller CX2 Fluid Head is designed to accommodate a wide payload range with 16 steps of counterbalance. Pan, tilt, and counterbalance can all be set to zero, enabling even the lightest of cameras to be supported. Maxed out, this head is rated to support camera setups up to 17.6 pounds, adequate for a rigged up DSLR or mirrorless camera, a smaller cinema camera, or a small ENG camcorder. Securing your camera or rig is easy. The sideload plate design enables you to simply drop in your camera without the alignment issues posed by rear-loading variations. The plate offers 2.4" of sliding range to balance your rig.
To survive fast-paced shooting environments, the CX2 is die-cast from a lightweight, yet durable metal alloy with composite polymers and precision ball-bearings for smooth mechanical operation. Even in harsh conditions, the CX2 will perform reliably. The base of the CX2 is a 75mm ball for mounting to compatible tripods and grip equipment. An illuminated bubble level makes it easy to level the CX2 in dark environments. A fixed length pan handle is included, and a second rosette is available for attaching an optional second pan handle.
The Miller Toggle 1-Stage Alloy Tripod is designed to be a compact yet sturdy platform for your 75mm ball-base fluid head. The single-stage design allows for a 24.4 to 52.4" height range while maintaining a folded length of 32.7". Each stage features its own rotary clamp for secure locking, enabling support for payloads up to 55 pounds. Compatible spreaders, rubber feet, and dollies are available separately.
The Miller Pan Handle for Compass15 and Compass20 Fluid Heads is a 16mm fixed-length pan arm. The main tube is black-anodized aluminum alloy and features a comfortable rubber grip.
The 550 Tripod Feet from Miller are a set of three rubber snap-on feet designed to be used in any situation where the integrated dual spiked feet are not optimal. They are ideal for use on both slippery and glossy floors. These rubber feet are compatible with all tripods featuring 835 and 508 above ground spreaders.
A Mid-Level Spreader is chosen when shooting is often performed on uneven surfaces, such as steps, rocky ground, slopes. It allows for rapid set-up and pull down by keeping tripod legs at an equal or preset distance relative to each other. Attaches to the center bracket of a tripod and folds down within tripod without having to take it off.
The Miller 554 HD Shoulder Strap is a tripod carry strap designed for the Miller Sprinter series tripods. It is a 2 inch wide strap that works with folded tripods from 25" to 36" and has a 3" long shoulder pad.
- Miller Sprinter tripods
- Sachtler Hot Pods and other models with a key ring to attach a strap
- Any tripod 25" to 36" long with a key ring to attach a strap
The Miller 874 Soft Tripod Case is a padded tripod carry case designed for the Miller DS single stage tripod systems. It has rigid sidewalls sandwiched between high density foam padding and a head-end cradle to protect the tripod and fluid head from heavy bumps during flight and vehicle transport. It has a weatherproof Cordura construction with heavy duty zippers on the bag and the interior pocket. The case is carried by either the padded interlocking carry straps or the padded shoulder strap.
- Miller DS single stage system tripod