skyline Fluid Head OPERATOR’S MANUAL #1050 Skyline 70 Fluid Head 70
Features and Controls Sliding Plate Lock Sliding Plate Pan Handle Clamp Tilt Lock Pan Handle Safety Lock Knob Pan Lock Threaded Stud Clamp Nut Fig.
Features and Controls Camera Screws Sliding Plate Camera Plate Quick Release Knob and Safety Tab ter counnce bala tilt pan Counterbalance Selector Pan Drag Control Accessory Mounting Bubble Level Tilt Drag Control Fig.
Introduction Safety Instructions Thank you for purchasing the Skyline 70 Fluid Head. The Skyline 70 Fluid Head has been designed to suit payload capacities of EFP, OB and Studio camera systems. Please use this manual to familiarise yourself with the operation of the Skyline 70 Fluid Head and observe these instructions to prevent any damage to your equipment.
Technical Data 40 kg (88 lbs) Tilt Drag 7 Selectable fluid drag positions + 0 Tilt Range + 90˚ / -75˚ Tilt Lock Positive Lock caliper brake system plus Safety Lock. Pan Drag 7 Selectable fluid drag positions + 0 Pan Range 360˚ Pan Lock Positive Lock caliper brake system Counterbalance System 8 Selectable positions (see performance graph) Camera Platform Quick release camera plate with 120 mm (4.72") travel and 2 x 3/8” camera screws. HEIGHT ABOVE BOWL 244 (9.6) 148 (5.
Operating Instructions The operating instructions are described in six steps. Please read and understand these instructions before using this equipment. Do not omit any steps. 1 Fluid Head Set-up 1.1 Loosen the PAN HANDLE CLAMP fully then rotate the PAN HANDLE until it is approximately perpendicular to the THREADED STUD (fig. 4) and tighten the 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.
Operating Instructions 2 Camera Set-up 2.1 Remove the CAMERA PLATE by pulling down the SAFETY TAB while rotating the QUICK RELEASE KNOB to the left. The CAMERA PLATE should pop out. 2.2 Refer to the Camera’s owners manual for correct method of attachment to the CAMERA PLATE. 2.3 Attach camera accessories and the battery to the camera, it is recommended to estimate the camera’s Centre of Gravity (C of G) for the purpose of correctly positioning the camera on the CAMERA PLATE.
Operating Instructions Counterbalance Performance The counterbalance system was designed to neutralise the effect of the camera weight when it is tilted. The Skyline 70 Fluid Head offers an 8 position counterbalance system which can be operated via the COUNTERBALANCE SELECTOR (fig. 2). The COUNTERBALANCE SELECTOR must be operated when the SLIDING PLATFORM is in a horizontal position.
Operating Instructions 4 Pan / Tilt Drag Control The Skyline 70 Fluid Head offers 7 selectable positions of fluid drag + zero setting in the Pan and Tilt. The settings are equally stepped from light drag in position 1 up to heavy drag in position 7, the drag plates are completely disengaged in position zero. Illumination Button Counterbalance Selector •D o not Pan or Tilt the Fluid Head whilst adjusting PAN or TILT DRAG CONTROL or whilst the PAN & TIL DRAG CONTROL is between settings.
Maintenance The Skyline 70 Fluid Head offers high quality surface coatings. Miller recommends keeping the Fluid Head clean at all times by using soft brushes and lint free cloth to wipe over the surfaces. Illumination Button • Do not immerse the Fluid Head in any liquid. •D o not use stiff brushes, abrasives, harsh detergents and solvents. Battery Replacement The Skyline 70 Fluid Head uses a single GP23A type - 12 Volt battery for Illumination.
Storage Service, Sales and Support The Skyline 70 Fluid Head can be stored for extended periods; Miller recommends storage in a Miller Soft Case and the following: Miller Authorised Service Agents must carry out all service and repair work. Failure to observe this requirement may void warranty. It is advisable to notify Miller or a Miller Authorised • Remove battery. Service Agent if a change of performance is observed as a result of dropping or rough usage.
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