Miller 1620, 3715, 3716, 3731, 3732 User guide

FEATURES AND CONTROLS

#1576 Sprinter II 2-Stage Carbon Tripod

#1580 Sprinter II 2-Stage Alloy Tripod

#1589 Sprinter II 1-Stage Alloy Tripod

100mm Tripods

#1620 75 Sprinter II 2-Stage Carbon Tripod

75mm Tripods

O P E R A T O R ’ S M A N U A L

2-stage tripod

Upper Leg
Lock Adjuster

Sprint Lok
Upper Lever

Sprint Lok
Lower Lever

Carry Handle

Rubber Foot

Bowl

Tie Down Hook

Aluminium or

Carbon Fibre Tubes

Upper Leg Lock Assembly

Transport Clips

Self-aligning swivel

(Mid Level Spreader

Mount)

Lower Leg

Lock Adjuster

1-stage tripod

Aluminum or Carbon Fibre tubes

Upper Leg Lock Assembly

Sprint Lok

ACCESSORIES & COMPONENTS

Cat # Description

#475 Rubber Feet (set of 3)

#993 Mid Level Spreader

#593 Basic Mid-Level Spreader

Ground Spreader#470

SERVICE, SALES & SUPPORT

Miller Authorised Service Agents must carry out all service and repair work

on Sprinter tripods. Failure to observe this requirement may void warranty. It
is advisable to notify Miller or a Miller Authorised Service Agent if a change
of performance is observed as a result of dropping or rough usage. For
information regarding sales and service of Miller products, or for your
nearest Miller representative, please contact us via our website or at the
following:

MILLER CAMERA SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

30 Hotham Parade
Sydney, NSW, 2064, Australia
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

MILLER FLUID HEADS (Europe) LTD.
12A Shepperaton Business Park
Govett Avenue, Shepparton
Middlesex TW17 8BA, United Kingdom
Tel: [phone]
Fax:[phone]
Email: [e-mail]

MILLER CAMERA SUPPORT LLC (USA)

216 Little Falls Road (unit 15 & 16)
Cedar Grove, New Jersey, 07009, USA
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Sprinter II Tripod. The Sprinter II Tripod has been designed to suit payload capacities from lightweight DVCAM up to
standard configuration EFP cameras.

The Sprinter II Tripod is available in 1-Stage or 2-Stage models. The 2-Stage Tripod comes in ultra-light, high strength carbon fibre tubing or in durable
and cost effective anodised alloy tubing. The Sprinter II Tripod is designed primarily to give excellent stability and durability. While many integrated features
enable the user to operate the Tripod safely and easily – such as the Inline Carry Handle, Co-Located side action levers, Forever-Flat rubber feet,
Fine height adjustable Mid-level spreader and self aligning swivel for rapid leg deployment.
The Sprinter II Tripod will give best performance when used with the 75mm & 100 mm Miller Fluid Head range. This will ensure maximum system stability

to suit any professional set-up. The Sprinter II Tripod will suit most industry standard 75mm & 100 mm Fluid Heads as well, please refer to manufacturers’

manual for mounting details.

TECHNICAL DATA

INTRODUCTION

#CAT no.

Bowl Diameter - mm (in) 75 (2.9) 100 (3.9) 100 (3.9)

Tube Configuration

Tube Material

Maximum Load

Weight - kg (lbs)

Maximum Height - mm (in)

Mid Level Spreader 1435 (56.5) 1530 (60.2) 1530 (60.2)

Ground Spreader 1430 (56.3) 1565 (61.6) 1565 (61.6)

Minimum Height - mm (in)

Mid Level Spreader 670 (26.4) 440 (17.3) 440 (17.3)

Ground Spreader 635 (25.0) 415 (16.3) 415 (16.3)

Transport Length - mm (in) 840 (33.1) 700 (27.6) 700 (27.6)

1 Stage 2 Stage 2 Stage

- kg (lbs) 45 (100) 45 (100) 45 (100)

#1620

2 Stage

Carbon Fibre

30 (66)

3.2 (7.0)

1530 (60.2)

1565 (61.6)

600 (23.6)

415 (16.3)

700 (27.6)

#1589 #1580 #1576

100 (3.9)

Alloy Alloy Carbon Fibre

3.2 (7.0) 3.8 (8.3) 3.2 (7.0)

tripod in a dry place, away from direct sunlight.
Transport and store the tripod in Miller case wherever possible. Store the

or wire brushes.

Do not clean with solvents, cleaning fluids, lubricants, polishes, abrasives

off all sand, dust and salt spray.
levers. Regularly clean the tripod with a clean damp rag or soft brush. Wipe
Keep grit and dirt out of Sprint Loks as much as possible, including behind

spreader mounting points, carry handle and feet.
damage, leg lock adjustment, leg top adjustment, condition of the bowl rim,
Regularly inspect the tripod, paying particular attention to any tube

MAINTENANCE

Fig 9.

Screw Driver
#2 Pozi Head

Leg Pivot Screw

4mm Hex Key

Screws
Bracket Mounting

Leg Top Bracket

Fig 6.

Adjustment Knob

repeat for the remaining two Tripod Feet.

2. Pull the Rubber Stirrup up and outwards over the Tripod Foot shoulder,

1. Remove the Camera and the Fluid Head from the Tripod.

Spreader Pull Down

the remaining two Tripod Feet.
pull the Rubber Stirrup up and over the Tripod Foot shoulder, repeat for

2. Place the socket of the Tripod Foot on to the ball of the Rubber Foot then

1. Place the Ground Spreader on flat ground.

Spreader Set-up

Fig 5.

the Spreader arms are fully retracted.
not force the Tripod legs, spread out the Tripod legs and make sure that

5. Bring the Tripod legs towards the centre position, if resistance is felt do
arm.
fully retracted then lock the Telescopic Clamp, repeat for each Spreader

4. Bring each Tripod leg in such that the corresponding Spreader arm is
two arms.
Release Latch on to the Self Aligning Swivel, repeat for the remaining

3. Release the Telescopic Clamp on the spreader arm then latch the Quick

2. Stand the Tripod upright with legs spread out equally.
position, (593 Spreader does not have centre knob).

1. Turn the Spreader Adjusting Knob counter-clock wise to the open

Spreader Set-up (993)

Quick Release Latch

Fig 8.

5mm Hex key

camera and fluid head is attached.

5. Do not remove the Mid Level Spreader or Ground Spreader whilst the
Head.

4. Do not move the Tripod whilst the camera is attached to the Fluid
Fluid Head.

3. Do not adjust the tripod Leg locks whilst the camera is attached to the

2. Do not leave the camera unattended on the Fluid Head.

1. Do not exceed the maximum payload capacity of the Tripod.

is responsible for the safe operation of this equipment.
bowl is approximately horizontal when attaching the camera. The operator
damage, also please ensure that the tripod is steady, secure and that the

Ensure that all equipment is operating correctly and free from defects and

SAFETY

Fig 7.

· The tripod legs must slide freely when unlocked.

· The end of the lever should close against the bracket.

· The lever should close with a definitive ‘click’.

· Unlocking and locking lever several times.

Test each leg lock assembly by:

5mm Hex key

lock flush with the tripod brackets.
When finished, ensure that all Leg Lock Levers

play is excessive repeat the steps above.
amount of “free play” before locking action commences. If this free

3. When adjusted correctly Leg Lock Lever should only have a small
turn. Release Lower Lever and ensure leg slides freely.

2. Tighten the lower leg lock adjuster screw gradually clockwise 1/8th of a

1. Extend the lower stage half way and lock the Lower Lever.

5mm Hex Key. - P6579
Adjust the Lower Leg Lock Assembly in locked position using a (supplied)

For 2 stage Sprinter II Tripod only.
Lower Leg Lock: (Fig 8.)

all legs.
using a 4mm Hex key until a smooth resistance is maintained. Check
Tighten the Leg Pivot Screws on each side of the Leg Top Bracket

2. Leg pivot or ‘swing’ adjustment to ensure firm, smooth resistance.

Check all legs.
on both sides of the Leg Top Bracket are tight. Retighten if necessary.
Using a cross head screwdriver, ensure Bracket Mounting Screws

1. Leg to Bowl Adjustment to eliminate lateral or free play movement:

the following procedure must be observed. (Fig 9.)
Adjustment is usually not required; however, should it become necessary,

free play movement and should swing with a firm, smooth resistance.

The leg to bowl pivot joint on the Sprinter tripod should have no lateral or

GROUND SPREADER

LEG TO BOWL ADJUSTMENT

Fig 4.

play is excessive repeat the steps above.
amount of “free play” before locking action commences. If this free

3. When adjusted correctly Leg Lock Lever should only have a small

Sprint Lok Upper Lever and ensure that stage slides freely.

2. Turn the Upper Leg lock adjuster clockwise 1/8th of a turn. Release

1. Extend the upper stage half way and lock the Upper Lever.

5mm Hex Key - P6579.
Adjust the Upper Leg Lock Assembly in a locked position using (supplied)

For 1 & 2 stage Sprinter II Tripod.
Upper Leg Lock: ( Fig 7.)

Over time the leg locks may need adjusting to prevent leg slippage.

Fig 3.

Transport Clip

Telescopic Clamp

allow for lower height settings or uneven ground.
The Miller Ground Spreader provides adjustment of each spreader arm to

#470 Ground Spreader (Fig 6.)

the Self Aligning Swivel, repeat for the remaining two arms.

3. Pull back the Quick Release Latch knob and lift the Spreader arm from
Spreader in the open position.

2. Stand the Tripod upright with legs spread out equally and the Mid Level

1. Remove the Camera and the Fluid Head from the Tripod.

Spreader Pull Down

shooting.
it rest, between the tripod legs, during

while the flexible nylon attachments let

The rubber handle offers secure grip,
balanced while being carried by hand.

Sprinter II tripod and fluid head remain
handle (fig 4.) is designed so the

The Sprinter II Inline patented Carry

Spreader Adjusting Knob

CARRY HANDLE

transporting the tripod.
Clips must be securely attached before
set up, and reattached. The Transport
are easily gripped and detached for
Their spring-loaded design means they
three legs together during transport.
designed to hold the Sprinter tripod’s
The 2 Transport Clips (Fig 3), are

SPREADER
#993 MID LEVEL

telescopic spreader arms.
by turning the Spreader Adjusting knob or by adjusting the length of the
height adjustment. The tripod height and overall footprint can be adjusted
The Mid Level Spreader allows the setting of the Tripods footprint and fine

Mid Level Spreader (Fig 5.)

SPREADERS

6. Attach both Transport Clips and return the tripod to the Softcase.
each leg.

5. Apply the Sprint Lok Upper Lever and Sprint Lok Lower Lever on
and Sprint Lok Lower Lever on each leg then lower completely.

4. While holding the top of the tripod, release the Sprint Lok Upper Lever

3. Hold and lift off the ground by two legs, then bring the legs inwards.

2. Retract the spreader arms fully.

1. Remove the camera from the Fluid Head.

TRIPOD PULL DOWN

7. Check that the tripod is secure.
mately level to the ground.

6. Spread the Tripod Legs apart, check that the Tripod Bowl is approxi­ each leg.
to a desired height and then apply the Sprint Lok Lower Lever on

5. Release the Sprint Lok Lower Lever on each leg, then lift the tripod
Lok Upper Lever on each leg.

4. Lift the top of the tripod to a desired height and then apply the Sprint
Sprint Lok Upper Lever on each leg.

3. Place the Tripod Feet on level surface (if possible) and release the

2. Remove tripod from the Softcase and unclip the Transport Clips.
Spreader must be attached.

1. Before setting-up the tripod, the Mid Level Spreader or the Ground

LEG LOCK ADJUSTMENT

TRANSPORT CLIPS

TRIPOD SET-UP