Miller Electric Camera Accessories User Manual

FEATURES AND CONTROLS

2-stage tripod

#1576 Sprinter II 2-Stage Carbon Tripod

#1580 Sprinter II 2-Stage Alloy Tripod

#1589 Sprinter II 1-Stage Alloy Tripod

Upper Leg
Lock Adjuster

Sprint Lok
Upper Lever

Sprint Lok
Lower Lever

O P E R A T O R ’ S M A N U A L

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

#470 Ground Spreader

P5380 Carry Handle Assembly

P6434 Sprint-Lok Upper Lever

P6436 Sprint-Lok Lower Lever

P5330 Transport Clip

P6579 5mm Hex Key

WARRANTY

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, Artarmon, Sydney
NSW 2064 Australia
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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

MILLER CAMERA SUPPORT LLC (USA)

218 Little Falls Road, Cedar Grove,
New Jersey 07009-1231 USA
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Fig 1. Fig 2.

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 conguration 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 bre 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
Arrow Fluid Head range. This will ensure maximum system stability to
suit any professional set-up. The Sprinter II Tripod will suit most industry
standard 100 mm Fluid Heads as well, please refer to manufacturers’
manual for mounting details.

TECHNICAL DATA

Cat# #1589 #1580 #1576

Tube Conguration 1 Stage 2 Stage 2 Stage

Tube Material Alloy Alloy Carbon Fibre

Maximum Load 45kg 45kg 45kg

Weight 3.0kg 3.5kg 2.9kg

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)

Please refer to warranty card for complete details

WEBSITE www.millertripods.com

D7412-2

TRIPOD SET-UP

TRANSPORT CLIPS

LEG LOCK ADJUSTMENT

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

2. Remove tripod from the Softcase and unclip the Transport Clips.

3. Place the Tripod Feet on level surface (if possible) and release the
Sprint Lok Upper Lever on each leg.

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

5. Release the Sprint Lok Lower Lever on each leg, then lift the tripod
to a desired height and then apply the Sprint Lok Lower Lever on
each leg.

6. Spread the Tripod Legs apart, check that the Tripod Bowl is approxi­ mately level to the ground.

7. Check that the tripod is secure.

TRIPOD PULL DOWN

1. Remove the camera from the Fluid Head.

2. Retract the spreader arms fully.

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

4. While holding the top of the tripod, release the Sprint Lok Upper Lever
and Sprint Lok Lower Lever on each leg then lower completely.

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

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

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

CARRY HANDLE

The Sprinter II Inline patented Carry

handle (g 4.) is designed so the
Sprinter II tripod and uid head remain

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

while the exible nylon attachments let

it rest, between the tripod legs, during
shooting.

Fig 4.

Transport Clip

Fig 3.

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

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

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

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

2. Turn the Upper Leg lock adjuster clockwise 1/8th of a turn. Release
Sprint Lok Upper Lever and ensure that stage slides freely.

3. When adjusted correctly Leg Lock Lever should only have a small
amount of “free play” before locking action commences. If this free
play is excessive repeat the steps above.

5mm Hex key

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

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

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

2. Tighten the lower leg lock adjuster screw gradually clockwise 1/8th of a
turn. Release Lower Lever and ensure leg slides freely.

3. When adjusted correctly Leg Lock Lever should only have a small
amount of “free play” before locking action commences. If this free
play is excessive repeat the steps above.

When nished, ensure that all Leg Lock Levers
lock ush with the tripod brackets.

5mm Hex key

Test each leg lock assembly by:

· Unlocking and locking lever several times.

· The lever should close with a denitive ‘click’.

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

· The tripod legs must slide freely when unlocked.

Fig 8.

SPREADERS

Mid Level Spreader (Fig 5.)

The Mid Level Spreader allows the setting of the Tripods footprint and ne

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

MID LEVEL
SPREADER

Quick Release Latch

Spreader Set-up

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

2. Stand the Tripod upright with legs spread out equally.

3. Release the Telescopic Clamp on the spreader arm then latch the Quick
Release Latch on to the Self Aligning Swivel, repeat for the remaining
two arms.

4. Bring each Tripod leg in such that the corresponding Spreader arm is
fully retracted then lock the Telescopic Clamp, repeat for each Spreader
arm.

5. Bring the Tripod legs towards the centre position, if resistance is felt do
not force the Tripod legs, spread out the Tripod legs and make sure that
the Spreader arms are fully retracted.

Spreader Adjusting Knob

Telescopic Clamp

Fig 5.

Spreader Pull Down

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

2. Stand the Tripod upright with legs spread out equally and the Mid Level
Spreader in the open position.

3. Pull back the Quick Release Latch knob and lift the Spreader arm from
the Self Aligning Swivel, repeat for the remaining two arms.

Ground Spreader (Fig 6.)

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

GROUND SPREADER

Adjustment Knob

Fig 6.

Spreader Set-up

1. Place the Ground Spreader on at ground.

2. Place the socket of the Tripod Foot on to the ball of the Rubber Foot then
pull the Rubber Stirrup up and over the Tripod Foot shoulder, repeat for
the remaining two Tripod Feet.

Spreader Pull Down

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

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

Fig 7.

LEG TO BOWL ADJUSTMENT

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

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

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

1. Leg to Bowl Adjustment to eliminate lateral or free play movement:
Using a cross head screwdriver, ensure Bracket Mounting Screws
on both sides of the Leg Top Bracket are tight. Retighten if necessary.
Check all legs.

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

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

Leg Top Bracket

Bracket Mounting
Screws

4mm Hex Key

Leg Pivot Screw

#2 Pozi Head
Screw Driver

Fig 9.

SAFETY

Ensure that all equipment is operating 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 operator
is responsible for the safe operation of this equipment.

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

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

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

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

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

camera and uid head is attached.

MAINTENANCE

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

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

Do not clean with solvents, cleaning uids, lubricants, polishes, abrasives

or wire brushes.

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