DS5/DS10/DS20 Fluid Head Operator’s Manual #180 DS5 Fluid Head #182 DS10 Fluid Head #184 DS20 Fluid Head
Features and Controls 1/4” and pin carriage Sliding camera plate Slide lock Tilt lock Tilt drag Pan handle clamp Counterbalance selector Pan lock Pan drag 75mm claw ball Clamp nut 2 Fig 1.1 DS5 Fig 1.
Introduction Camera screws 1/4” and pin carriage Sliding camera plate Slide lock Thank you for purchasing the Miller DS5/DS10/DS20 fluid head for use with our professional tripods and portable video camcorders. All fluid heads are 75mm ball levelling design and boast similar physical appearance and size. The DS5 utilises a single position counterbalance system to handle camera payloads up to 2.5kg (5.5lb). The DS10 utilises 2 selectable counterbalance positions to handle payloads from 2.5-5kg (5.
Operating Instructions Before using please read the following operating instructions. Do not omit any step. N.B. The safe operation of this piece of professional equipment is the responsibility of the operator. 1. Fluid Head Set-up 1.
Operating Instructions 3. Counterbalance Control 4. Pan / Tilt Lock Control The counterbalance system was designed to neutralise the effect of the camera weight when it is tilted. The DS10 & DS20 Fluid Head offers a 2 position counterbalance system which can be operated via the COUNTERBALANCE SELECTOR (Fig. 2 & 3). The DS5 Fluid Head has a single position Counterbalance system and is preset. The COUNTERBALANCE SELECTOR must be operated when the SLIDING PLATFORM is in a horizontal position.
Operating Instructions Cleaning 5. Pan / Tilt Drag Control The DS5/DS10/DS20 fluid head features protective coatings, dust seals and anti-corrosive fittings to ensure long and trouble-free operation in extreme location conditions. To ensure optimum performance throughout the life of the head Miller recommends regular cleaning. 5.1 The DS10/DS20 fluid head provides adjustment for tilt and pan drag control (Fig 4.). Rotate clockwise to engage friction resistance, anticlockwise to return to fluid action.
Technical Data Specifications – DS5/DS10/DS20 Fluid Head Description DS5 (#180) DS10 (#182) DS20( #184) Weight - kg (lb) 1.6 (3.5) 1.7 (3.7) 1.75 (3.9) Payload Range - kg (lb) 0.5 - 2.5 (1.1 - 5.5) 2.5 - 5.0 (5.5 - 11.0) 5.0 - 10.0 (11.1 - 22.0) Pan/Tilt Drag Fluid Drag plate system Fluid Drag plate system system with friction boost. Fluid Drag plate system with friction boost.
Spare Parts ITEM Service, Sales & Support ITEM NO. DS5/DS10 Camera Plate (inc. #493 carriage) #490 DS20 Camera Plate (inc. #493, 3/8” & 1/4” screws) #489 1/4”– Pin carriage #493 Camera Screw 1/4” P0036 Camera Screw 3/8” P0037 Fixed Length Pan Handle #688 Fixed Length Pan Handle & clamp #680 Pan Handle Clamp P3436 Clamp Nut P2321 Warranty Miller offers a comprehensive parts and labour warranty with all it’s camera support products.
