Designed for the emerging professional, Miller Tripods adds the Arrowx 1 to its family of Arrowx Fluid Heads.
The Arrowx 1 in the continuing evolution of the company’s popular Arrowx series, which includes the Arrowx 3, Arrowx 5 and Arrowx 7. Arrowx 1 isthe entry level head into the Arrowx range delivering 16kg (35lbs) capacity, 5+0 positions of pan and tilt drag and, 16 positions of counterbalance with CB plus.
Miller’s 16 CB PLUS, a unique sequential counterbalance design, which takes traditional counterbalancing a step forward, resulting in repeatable, accurate and rapid setup. 16 CB PLUS features eight large counterbalance steps, allowing the user to get to their needed position quickly and efficiently. The CB Plus switch adds a half step enabling counterbalance refinement. This new feature makes the Arrowx series perfect for ENG, EFP, Studio, field OB, or any other use where frequent and fast re-rigging is required.
“We believe this fluid head is the perfect solution for the medium size, large sensor cameras, employing smaller lenses” says Charles Montesin, global director of sales and marketing, Miller Camera Support Equipment. “Miller’s CB PLUSTM, adopted into arrowX1, enables our customers to rig and re-rig setups quickly and efficiently. As a result, they can make concise and exact changes on the fly, and quickly get on with the main task of shooting. Another major benefit of Arrowx 1 is the price being some 20% below Arrowx 3”
In addition to 16 CB PLUS, the Arrowxseries delivers several additional features that provide the “right feel” that has become Miller’s trademark. These include the ability to remove the clamp stud to easily mount the head on flat base surfaces such as sliders. Where extra rigidity is required, a Mitchel Base adaptor can be fitted. All arrow-x models come with 120mm sliding plate travel to help quickly re-balance changing camera payloads. Precision ball bearing supported pan-tilt movements help deliver silky smooth starts and soft stop fluid actions. Precise floating pan-tilt calliper locks ensure bounce free on-off locking.
The Arrowx 3 boasts a payload range of 2.2-37.48 lbs (1-17 kg), 16 positions of counterbalance and 5+0 pan and tilt drag positions. It is designed for lighter cameras used in ENG, documentaries and EFP applications.
The Arrowx 5 has a wide payload range from 2.2-41.89 lbs (1-19kg), 16 positions of counterbalance and 7+0 pan and tilt drag positions. It is designed for larger ENG and EFP applications including documentaries, drama and television commercials.
Finally, the Arrowx 7 has a payload range from 13.23-57.32 lbs (6-26 kg), 16 positions of counterbalance and 7+0 pan and tilt drag positions. It is designed for heavier rigs, including in-studio and OB applications.
Features
- Wide payload range 0-16.0kg (0-35.3lbs).
- 5 selectable drag positions (pan and tilt) + 0.
- 16 selectable counterbalance positions, with CB PlusTM for precise counterbalance (15 + 0).
- Quick release, 120mm sliding camera platform with standard camera plate (euro).
- Fluid drag system with smooth start and soft stop technology & balanced diagonal transitions.
- Controls “all in one location” design for fast, easy and practical use.
- Illuminated bubble level and pan-tilt drag controls.
- Precise floating pan-tilt calliper locks ensure bounce free on-off performance.
- Removable ball level stud for flat base mounting (sliders) with 3/8” screw hole.
- Mitchell base adaptable.
- Robust construction for rugged outdoor shooting conditions.
- Optional second pan handle mount.
- Side mounting points for viewfinders and accessories.