New Tripod Coming From Miller

Miller are an Australian company long famed for tripod and cinema accessory manufacture. i would be willing to bet that every television studio and film production unit in Australia - and a considerable number of users overseas - has some for of Miller equipment for its field operations.

Now the users of lighter DSLR video cameras will have to opportunity to have a proper fluid head and a tripod structure under it that will not break their backs. ( Or pocketbooks.)

Miller are set to release an AIR tripod system for DSLRs that will suit cameras up to 5Kg. Their preliminary literature mentions a 10-year lifespan and the ability to cope with rugged outdoor conditions. The image is a man shooting a DSLR on a frozen lake with a twin-engine airplane on skis behind him. He has a grim expression on his face and as the aircraft exhibits Norwegian registration, he might well have lost his way. It does not look like Meekatharra.

Apparently the tripod is due in late August. We'll report if one flies over.