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Miller CX8 Fluid Head with Toggle 2-Stage Alloy Tripod System (Ground-Level Spreader)

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Miller CX8 Fluid Head with Toggle 2-Stage Alloy Tripod System (Ground-Level Spreader)
Key Features
  • Supports 0 to 26.4 lb
  • 75mm Ball
  • 16-Step Counterbalance (15+0)
  • 5-Step Pan/Tilt Drag + Zero
Designed for videographers, the Miller CX8 Fluid Head with Toggle 2-Stage Alloy Tripod System offers light overall weight, payload support up to 26.4 pounds, sturdy 2-stage folding design, and an included ground-level spreader. Whether shooting low to the ground or above spectators' heads, the large height range is sure to come in handy. The wide payload range is supported by a 15+0 step counterbalance and five fluid drag positions, plus a zero drag position. See below for more information on the individual parts of this tripod system.
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Designed for videographers, the Miller CX8 Fluid Head with Toggle 2-Stage Alloy Tripod System offers light overall weight, payload support up to 26.4 pounds, sturdy 2-stage folding design, and an included ground-level spreader. Whether shooting low to the ground or above spectators' heads, the large height range is sure to come in handy. The wide payload range is supported by a 15+0 step counterbalance and five fluid drag positions, plus a zero drag position. See below for more information on the individual parts of this tripod system.

Miller CX8 Fluid Head

The Miller CX8 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 26.4 pounds, suitable for small cinema cameras with rigs or medium sized ENG camcorders. 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 CX8 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 CX8 will perform reliably. The base of the CX8 is a 75 ball for mounting to compatible tripods and grip equipment. An illuminated bubble level makes it easy to level the CX8 in dark environments. A pan handle with a 15.4" fixed length is included and a second rosette is incorporated for attaching an optional second pan handle.

Miller Toggle 75 2-Stage Alloy Tripod (Ground-Level Spreader Ready)

The Miller Toggle 2-Stage Alloy Tripod is designed to be a compact yet sturdy platform for your 75mm ball-base fluid head. The 2-stage design allows for a large 15.4 to 61.4" height range while maintaining a compact folded length of 27". 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.

Miller 411 On-Ground Tripod Spreader

A On-Ground Spreader is chosen when shooting is performed on a level surface, such as studio, city streets, offices, sport fields and stadiums. It allows for rapid set-up and pull down by keeping tripod legs at an equal or preset distance relative to each other. Attaches directly to the feet at the bottom of a tripod and its arms are telescopic to allow extension of a tripod leg without detaching the spreader.

Suits all Lightweight, Single Stage and 2-Stage tripods ENG & EFP tripods
Telescopic arm extensions
Integrated swivel foot pads
Miller Pan Handle for Compass15 and Compass20 Fluid Heads

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.

Miller 554 HD Shoulder Strap

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.

2 inch wide tripod carry strap
3" long shoulder pad
Compatible with;
  • 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
Miller Softcase for 2-Stage Toggle 2 Tripod Systems (Black)

Store, transport, and protect your tripod or other gear with the black Miller Softcase for 2-Stage Toggle 2 Tripod Systems. This sturdy case is constructed from Cordura nylon and high-density foam, with a brushed polyester interior. The triangular shape promotes a secure fit, and the dual zippers and wide opening provide easy access. Carry the case with the dual strap handles or attach an optional, user-supplied shoulder strap to the D-links. Users will appreciate the external pocket and card holder.

Kit Contains:

Miller CX8 Fluid Head

Key Specs
Camera Mounting
1/4"-20 & 3/8"-16 Screws (Sideload Quick Release w/ Sliding Balance Plate: Miller 1205)
Head Type
Fluid Head
Drag Control
Yes
Load Capacity
26.4 lb / 12 kg
Weight
5.5 lb / 2.5 kg
Head
Camera Mounting
1/4"-20 & 3/8"-16 Screws (Sideload Quick Release w/ Sliding Balance Plate: Miller 1205)
Head Type
Fluid Head
Base Mount
75 mm Half Ball
Counter Balance
Incremental 15-Step Plus 0
Dimensions
Base Diameter: 3.0" / 75.00 mm
Height: 6.6" / 167.00 mm
Camera Plate: 4.7 x 1.9" / 120.00 x 48.5 mm
Pan & Tilt
Drag Control
Yes
Independent Pan Lock
Yes
Independent Tilt Lock
Yes
Vertical Tilt
+90° to -75°
Lateral Tilt
No
General
Load Capacity
26.4 lb / 12 kg
Accessory Mounting
2x Pan Handle Fitting
Bubble Level
Yes (Illuminated)
Weight
5.5 lb / 2.5 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
8 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
18.1 x 12.6 x 12.3"

Miller CX8 Tripod System Reviews

The CX8 head is incredible, Solo-Q legs are meh

By Justin
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2022-12-01

The CX8 head is incredible. Love everything about it. Sooo much adjustment for counterbalance that it makes it possible to use very lightweight mirrorless setups to heavier full cinema cameras possible. This was a game changer for me versus cheaper heads from Benro, Sirui, and even Satchler. The head is well built and feel very sturdy. I like the drop-in camera plate feature (versus having to slide in only on some heads). I don't like that the plate is proprietary, though Miller does make an optional baseplate that is compatible with Manfrotto camera plates. Where this package let me down was the legs. Don't get me wrong, they are very nice. Fit and finish is stellar. The rubber leg lock knobs are fantastic. The Q feature of dropping the legs with the push of a button... meh. I've owned twist-locks legs like this (mainly Gitzo) for years and don't have an issue with them. The problem is that the leg sections MUST be unlocked first for the Q button to allow the leg section(s) to drop. So if you're like me and are used to locking the leg sections as you go when collapsing the tripod, the Q function is useless. Feels gimmicky and requires too much forethought to actually be useful in real-life situations. Also, if you do have the legs unlocked and held by the Q-button (ready for quick deploy), the leg sections are free to rattle around a bit, which annoyed me. The biggest issue (for me) was the lack of torsional stiffness in the legs. The single biggest thing that helps single-leg tripods (versus traditional tandem-leg video tripods) is the diameter of the leg tubes (carbon or aluminum). The upper/larget leg segment of this Solo-Q is only 36mm diameter. Compared to my Gitzo Series 5 which is 41mm, and the ProMediaGear 42-series which is almost 43mm in upper leg diameter. These last two tripods are significantly stiffer than the Miller Solo-Q legs. You can just see it and feel it by grasping the upper legs with two hands and twisting them. In real-life shooting scenarios, if I'm honest, this probably would be rarely an issue with the Solo-Q. You might only notice it with really long lenses or when using high drag settings and faster movements on the fluid head (which puts more strain on the tripod). But I admit I'm a picky person, and since these legs aren't exactly cheap, I ended up returning this combo and buying the Miller CX8 head separately and paired it with the PMG 42-series tripod legs. The cost difference was only a couple hundred bucks but that tripod is a treat! Just as stiff as a cinema tripod, and incredibly well-made.

The best piece of gear I own

By Dan
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-09-25

This is by far the best tripod I have ever used. Extremely well built and without any kinks in the pan/tilt action. Thank you for the people at Miller for assembling such a wonderful system. Absolutely no complaints and 110% worth the investment

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