SOLO TRIPOD SERIES Operator’s Manual #1630 Solo DV 75mm 2-Stage Alloy Tripod #1501 Solo DV 75mm 2-Stage Carbon Fibre Tripod #1505 Solo ENG 100mm 3-Stage Tripod
Features and Controls 75mm Bowl (#1501 & #1630) 100mm Bowl (#1505) Leg Angle Adjuster Leg Mounting Bolt Shoulder Strap Mounting Point Protective Leg Cover Leg Lock Direction Label (also leg strap mounting point) Upper Concentric Lock Middle Concentric Lock (#1505 only) Lower Concentric Lock 2 #1630 SOLO DV 75mm 2-stage Alloy Tripod Screw Down Rubber Foot #1501 SOLO DV 75mm 2-stage Carbon Fibre Tripod Steel Spike #1505 SOLO ENG 100mm 3-stage Tripod
Introduction Operation Manual Thank you for purchasing the Miller SOLO tripod. Please read this manual carefully prior to using the SOLO tripod. Do not omit any steps. SOLO is a professional tripod, compatible with most 75/100mm ball levelling pan & tilt heads. SOLO is designed to support lightweight MiniDV and DVCAM camcorders in location and studio production.
Tripod Setup Fig 1 Collapsed position Remove tripod from carry bag, undo clip on leg strap and stand on a level surface (if possible). Depending on surface, screw out rubber foot for non-scratch contact to interior or hard surfaces or screw in for a spike on exterior soft surfaces such as dirt or sand. Fig 3 Leg angle adjuster raised Minimum Height Note: It is recommended that minimum height position is used only with legs at their shortest length.
Tripod Setup (cont) Tripod Pull Down Mid Position 1 Remove camera from fluid head. Note: This refers to the mid leg angle position, not necessarily the height of the tripod. Fig 5 Leg angle adjuster raised 2 Close the tripod legs so all are pointing straight down and disengage all concentric locks. 3 Holding the bowl, lower tripod to its shortest length and re-engage concentric locks. The SOLO tripod has three leg angle positions. The middle leg angle position (Fig.
Shoulder Strap SOLO’s Shoulder Carry Strap can be used looped (both ends attached to the mounting point on the bowl), to carry the tripod on one shoulder, OR it can be used attached to the bowl and the Leg Strap “D” ring, to carry the tripod across your back with fluid head towards the ground. Leg Pivot Adjustment The leg to bowl pivot joint on the SOLO tripod should have no lateral movement and should swing with a firm, smooth resistance.
Leg Strap Safety The Leg Strap is attached to largest diameter leg tube (as delivered from factory) using ‘hook and loop’ tape. Read the Operator’s Manual The Leg strap also has a “D” ring attachment point for the shoulder strap if required. Check the Leg Strap periodically to ensure hook and loop tape is secure. Maintenance Regularly inspect tripod for damage or grit.
SOLO System Configurations Cat # 75mm Systems #1637 SOLO 5 Alloy: SOLO DV 75mm Alloy Tripod (1630) with DS5 Fluid Head, Softcase (1518) #1640 SOLO 10 Alloy: SOLO DV 75mm Alloy Tripod (1630) with DS10 Fluid Head, Softcase (1518) #1511 SOLO 10 Carbon Fibre: SOLO DV 75mm Carbon Fibre Tripod (1501) with DS10 Fluid Head, Softcase (1518), Shoulder Strap (1520) #1643 SOLO 20 Alloy: SOLO DV 75mm Alloy Tripod (1630) with DS20 Fluid Head, Softcase (1518) #1514 SOLO 20 Carbon Fibre: SOLO DV 75mm Carbon Fibre Tripod (1
