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Fluid Head
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
#1038 Compass 25 Fluid Head
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Features and Controls
Sliding Platform Lock
Pan Handle Clamp
Sliding Platform
Tilt Lock
Pan Handle
Pan Lock
Threaded Stud
Clamp Nut
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Features and Controls
Camera Plate
Camera Screws
Release Knob
Tilt Drag Control
Accessory Mounting
Quick Release Knob
Safety Tab
Counterbalance Selector
Bubble Level
Pan Drag Control
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Introduction Safety Instructions
Thank you for purchasing the Compass 25 Fluid Head. The
Compass 25 Fluid Head has been designed to suit payload
capacities from DVCAM to standard conf iguration ENG cameras.
The robust design and construction of the Compass 25 Fluid Head
offers maximum stability, accuracy and durability and includes
precision ball bearing m ounted Fluid Drag Plat e system in the Pan
and Tilt assembly to deliver true fluid drag performance over the
entire temperature and payload range.
The Fluid Drag and the Counterbalance system were designed to
provide excellent control and repeatability and offer progressive
equal increments of drag and torque.
Please use this manual to familiarise yourself with the
operation of the Compass 25 Fluid Head and observe these
instructions to prevent any damage to your equipment. Ens ure
that all equipment is operatin g correctly and free from defects
and damage, also please ensure that the tripod is steady,
secure and that the bowl is approximately horizontal when
attaching the camera. The operat or is responsible for the safe
operation of this piece of equipment.
• Do not exceed the maximum payload capacity of the Fluid
Head.
• Do not leave the camera unattended on the Fluid Head.
The Compass 25 Fluid Head also offers Illuminated Bubble level.
The Compass 25 Fluid Head will give best performanc e when used
on a wide range of Miller tripods, includ ing SOLO ENG (#1505), 2Stage (#402) and Sprinter II (#1576) tripod. This will ensure
maximum system stability to suit any professional set-up. The
Compass 25 Fluid Head will suit most industry standard 100 mm
tripods as well, please refer to manufactur es’ manual for mounting
details.
• Do not release the SLIDING PLATFORM LOCK whilst the
camera is at an angle.
• Do not adjust the tripod whilst the camera is attached to
the Fluid Head.
• Ensure PAN HANDLE CLAMP and CLAMP NUT is
securely tightened.
• Apply TILT LOCK when adding/removing equipment from
the camera or when attaching/removing the camera from
the Fluid Head.
• Hold camera securely whilst changing Counterbalance,
Pan Drag or Tilt Drag settings.
• Hold the camera securely whilst releasing the RELEASE
KNOB.
• Hold camera securely whilst adjusting the CLAMP NUT to
level the Fluid Head.
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