The Miller CiNX 3 Fluid Head is designed with a strength-to-size ratio that provides an optimal solution for the supported load capacity of 2.2 to 41.8 lb. The CiNX 3 features a 3/8"-16 threaded flat base and includes a 100mm bowl claw adapter; optional 150mm bowl or Mitchell base adapters from Miller are also supported.

The CiNX 3 head features 16 steps of counterbalance and 6 steps of pan and tilt fluid drag. The drag and counterbalance systems offer progressive and equal increments of drag and torque to ensure ultra-soft starts and stops and balanced diagonal transitions. The pan/tilt controls and a bubble level are all illuminated at the press of an illumination button. The CiNX 3 comes with a GP23A type battery already installed for illumination but supports multiple other types as you will find in the user manual.

For ultimate efficiency with heavy cameras, the CiNX 3 has a sideload camera plate platform with a safety lock, and it comes with an ARRI-type camera plate that can be adjusted approximately 6". It also includes a rosette-mount telescopic pan handle while supporting two in total for dual-handed operation. On the sides, it provides four anti-twist ARRI accessory mounts. The head is made of lightweight yet high-strength die-cast aluminum and rigid composite polymers. It's finished with a durable black ripple and anti-corrosive pretreatment. It also has water- and dust-resistant sealing.

The head also has a very wide operating temperature range of -40 to 149°F.

Soft Starts/Stops | Balanced Transitions    Head Handles 2.2 to 41.8 lb Payload    16-Step Counterbalance | 6-Step Drag    Heavy-Duty Carbon Fiber Legs    Split-Carry Handle on Legs

• Fluid drag system with smooth start and soft stop technology and balanced diagonal transitions

• 3/8"-16 threaded flat base

• Includes a 100mm bowl claw adapter (optional 150mm bowl or Mitchell base adapters supported)

• 16 steps counterbalance

• Payload range of 2.2 to 41.8 lb

• 6 steps of pan and tilt drag; illuminated controls

• Sideload platform with safety lock

• 5.9" camera plate sliding range

• Four anti-twist ARRI accessory mounts

• Illuminated bubble level

• Pan handle included; optional second one supported

• Wide operating temperature range of -40 to 149°F

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this a 100mm ball head or 75mm?

A: The Teris TS100CF fluid head head fitting is a 100mm bowl system.

Q: 2. does the tripod work with this baseplate in combination with the red komodo? B&H #8S15BRPB5AD ' MFR #8-15BP+8-RPB+8-5ADP

A: Yes, The 8Sinn 15mm Baseplate B&H #8S15BRPB5AD has mounting points that would work with most any tripod model, including the SmallRig AD-01 Heavy-Duty Tripod with Fluid Head.

Q: 3. Can I just purchase their CF tripod only (not their fluid head)? I wish to attach my own Sachtler Video 14 II head.

A: No, currently the AD-120 Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs are not available separate to the SmallRig AD-120 Heavy-Duty Carbon Fiber Tripod Kit.

Q: 4. Is this video head the same as the freeblazer one?

A: The SmallRig Freeblazer uses the DH10 Fluid Head 4165 and the SmallRig AD-01 Heavy-Duty Tripod with Fluid Head is a simplified version with less features.

Q: 5. I know The SmallRig AD-01 The SmallRig AD-01 Tripod head has a fixed counterbalance. But can the spring inside be removed?

A: The SmallRig AD-01 Heavy-Duty Tripod with Fluid Head (B&H# SM3751) does offer a counterbalance mechanism, but it's not especially strong, and in our opinion it would be very unlikely to be bothersome to anyone. As you mentioned, the counterbalance cannot be changed. The head is not designed to be taken apart, nor the spring removed.

Q: 6. Why is this labeled as an 85" tripod when the description says 57.7"?

A: Without the center column raised it is 58", with the center column raised, the max height is 85".

Q: 7. Can the handle be mounted on either side?

A: No, the SmallRig AD-01 Heavy-Duty Tripod with Fluid Head's pan handle can only be mounted on the one side of the fluid head.

Q: 8. Does this head feature and sort of drag adjustment for either pan or tilt or both?

A: The SmallRig AD-01 Heavy-Duty Tripod with Fluid Head (B&H# SM3751) does not offer any sort of tension or drag adjustment on either axis. However, it is designed for fluid operation with all balanced loads up to 17.6 lbs. (8 kg).

Q: 9. What is the radius of legs at the bottom? Will it work with Manfrotto 181 Tripod Dolly?

A: The Prompter People Heavy-Duty Tripod with Fluid Head and Manfrotto 181 Folding Auto Dolly are not compatible for use together.

Q: 10. Can the half ball adapter be removed from the included head and used with another head that has a flat base (Manfrotto 502)?

A: Yes, you will be able to remove the head from the SmallRig AD-01 Heavy-Duty Tripod with Fluid Head. The bowl mount is 75mm and should work with other heads that support 75mm bowl mounting. To use the Manfrotto 502AH head on this tripod you would need to add the adapter listed below. Manfrotto 520BALLSH 75mm Short Half-Ball BH #MA520BSH