compass
25
Fluid Head
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
#1038 Compass 25 Fluid Head
Page 1: ...compass 25 Fluid Head OPERATOR S MANUAL 1038 Compass 25 Fluid Head...
Page 2: ...2 Sliding Platform Tilt Lock Pan Lock Threaded Stud Clamp Nut Sliding Platform Lock Pan Handle Clamp Pan Handle Features and Controls...
Page 3: ...3 Camera Screws Quick Release Knob Safety Tab Counterbalance Selector Bubble Level Pan Drag Control Camera Plate Release Knob Tilt Drag Control Accessory Mounting Fig 2 Features and Controls...
Page 4: ...well please refer to manufactures manual for mounting details Please use this manual to familiarise yourself with the operation of the Compass 25 Fluid Head and observe these instructions to prevent...
Page 5: ...ounterbalance System 4 Selectable positions see performance graph Camera Platform Type Sliding platform with 70 mm travel quick release Euro Camera Plate Camera Plate 1 4 3 8 and 1 4 Pin Carriage Moun...
Page 6: ...e PAN HANDLE CLAMP avoid contact wear between the serrations on the Fluid Head and the PAN HANDLE CLAMP if this occurs then unwind the PAN HANDLE CLAMP further 1 2 Ensure that the TRIPOD BOWL is appro...
Page 7: ...CAMERA PLATE The camera s C of G can be estimated by placing the camera on to a round rod and then shifting it backwards or forwards until a balance point C of G is achieved It is recommended to iden...
Page 8: ...necessary to tilt the camera back and forth to ensure that the CB spring has engaged The camera must be held securely while changing the Counterbalance setting 3 1 For safety ensure that Counterbalanc...
Page 9: ...IL DRAG CONTROL is between settings The drag setting can be changed at any tilt or pan angle 5 Pan Tilt Lock Control The Compass 25 Fluid Head offers high capacity caliper disc brake system to hold th...
Page 10: ...d Head uses a single 11A type 6 Volt battery for Illumination Miller recommends the following batteries to provide long life performance GP11A Duracell MN11 or Vinnic L1016 1 Using a Phillips Head 1 s...
Page 11: ...bserve this requirement may void warranty It is advisable to notify Miller or a Miller Authorised Service Agent if a change of performance is observed as a result of dropping or rough usage For inform...
Page 12: ...12 D7885 1 MILLER CAMERA SUPPORT EQUIPMENT 30 Hotham Parade Artarmon Sydney NSW 2064 Australia Tel 61 2 9439 6377 Fax 61 2 9438 2819 Email sales miller com au www millertripods com...
