Miller To Demo At BIRTV

Miller Camera Support is to demo its Cineline 70 Fluid Head and Air Tripod System range, which includes the Air Alloy System and Air Carbon Fibre System, at Beijing International Radio, TV & Film Exhibition (BIRTV) 2014 (Stand 8A21).

"BIRTV is a meeting of the minds in the broadcast industry, and is a great opportunity for Miller to showcase its latest developments and draw inspiration from worldwide like-minded thought leaders," says Charles Montesin, Global Marketing and Sales Manager, Miller Camera Support Equipment. "The idea to create the Cineline 70 Fluid Head actually originated in the Asian market, as Asia produces an incredible volume of feature films and the demand for top-notch camera support technology in the region is high. As China’s compelling market continues to grow, Miller looks forward to continuing to develop and share its leading solutions with the region’s broadcast professionals."
The Cineline 70 Fluid Head offers fluid drag control with soft starts and smooth stops and diagonal drag transition. Its eight-position counterbalance system, with 'all-in-one-location' rear-mounted controls, allows users to capture the big picture. Additionally, its extended sliding range promotes quick and seamless rebalancing of the rig when changed lenses result in weight distribution shifts.
The Cineline 70 Fluid Head offers dual side mounts for monitors and accessories, as well as an assistant’s box front mount and is set to accommodate industry leading cameras, including Arri, Sony, RED, and Canon. It additionally features an Arri-compatible side-loading camera platform and, with an optional, easy-to-fit 1225 Mitchell Base Adaptor, it suits traditional Mitchell Flat Base tripods.
Miller’s premium Air Tripod Systems are aimed at ENG crews shooting both videos and photos in outdoor conditions. Each system consists of an Air Fluid Head, offering professionals authentic Miller fluid head pan and tilt technology, and a variant of the Solo 75 2-Stage Tripod. The Air Fluid Head, composed of genuine metal, comes with two positions of selectable counterbalance and a dual pan handle option. Both systems have the ability to support payloads ranging from two kilograms (4.4 pounds) to five kilograms (11 pounds).
The Air Alloy System (3001) consists of the Air Fluid Head and the Solo 75 2-Stage Alloy Tripod, which is designed for the single operator. Selectable leg angle locks ensure rapid stabilisation at any height, with the tripod capable of extending from 234 millimeters (9.2 inches) to 1625 millimeters (64 inches). Its sturdy alloy, magnesium design ensures durability and its new rapid lock system can lock or unlock with less than one quarter of a turn.
The Air Carbon Fibre System (3005) consists of the Air Fluid Head and the Solo 75 2-Stage Carbon Fibre Tripod.
The Air Carbon Fibre System features all the same benefits of the Air Alloy System but at a much lighter weight, totaling at 4.5 kilograms (9.9 pounds) versus the Air Alloy System’s weight of 4.9 kilograms (10.8 pounds). The Air Carbon Fibre System offers both cinematographers and photographers rock solid stability and is ideal for those shooting in extremely remote locations.
Additionally, Miller will display its compact Air and DS tripod series, the Compass series, the Arrow series and the robust 150mm ball leveling Skyline 70 fluid head and tripod systems. The company will also showcase its complete range of carbon fibre and alloy tripods.

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