Pro video blog…Produced by Philip Johnston DoP/Editor

This tripod system was over £2,500 new 7 years ago and I am selling it for £800, it was mainly used with  my Sony FS7. Anyone buying this will be treating themselves to a bargain, it is as good as new. Please bear in mind this weighs in at 10KG including bag.

Contact me at smallvideo@mac.com stating Miller tripod deal. Usual payment via PayPal the price is £800 plus postage.

  • The Compass 25 fluid head with 4-14kg payload range enables a diverse choice of cameras and camera configurations to be used.
  • From HDV / DVCAM to XDCAM and ENG cameras the Compass 25 fluid head is one of the most versatile pan/tilt heads available.
  • The Compass 25 incorporates the best pan and tilt fluid drag range in its class combined with a selectable counterbalance system and 100mm ball levelling.
  • A quick release camera mounting system utilising the standard Euro camera plate allows it to integrate easily into existing camera support inventories.
  • Five selectable positions of high performance drag plus a zero position.
Note: Only to show the accessory bloc not these legs.

One of the features with the head is the accessory bloc which takes a magic arm for adding accessories like external recorders/monitors as seen below in a recent production on Arran.

Note. Using different legs.

Head Features:

  • Selectable counterbalance system for payloads between 4-14kg / 8.8-30.9 lbs
  • Five selectable positions of pan/tilt drag plus a zero position
  • Quick release, 70mm sliding camera platform with standard Euro camera plate
  • Pan/tilt locks utilising floating caliper disc brakes
  • Replaceable handle carrier rosettes
  • Functional, accessible controls with illuminated bubble level

The legs are for giants as their maximum height is over six feet five inches, you would need a set of steps to use the legs at this height. They go all the way down to nine inches off the ground when you have them in spread-eagle mode.

Leg Features:

  • Head Fitting: 100mm
  • Leg Section: 3 Section
  • Material: Carbon Fibre
  • Max Height Group: 6′ 5″
  • Max Payload: 19kg
  • All legs down 25″ (Spread-eagle 9″ off the ground)
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Having been working in the video business since 1988 I have amassed a great amount of knowledge of both the kit and production values over the last 30 years.

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