The Miller ArtX3 Naked Fluid Video Head enables users to customize the head to best suit their shooting style. This lightweight yet rugged fluid head supports rigs up to 17.6 lb and features 15 + 0 stops of counterbalance and three levels of pant and tilt drag. This flat base "naked" head requires a claw ball or Mitchell base, a tie-down, a camera baseplate, and a pan handle.

Customizable, Supports up to 17.6 lb    Flat Base Requires Ball, Plate & Handle    3 x Pan & 3 x Tilt Fluid Drag Settings    15 + 0 Counterbalance Settings    Side Load Camera Platform    2 x Pan Handle Rosettes    Illuminated Bubble Level    M5 & 1/4"-20 Accessory Threads    Lightweight, Rugged Design

The versatile "naked" design enables you to customize the head with your choice of a camera plate, baseplate, pan handle, and tie-down or claw ball

• Claw balls: 75mm (#1288), 100mm (#1290), 150mm (#1295)
• Mitchell base adapter (#1225)
• Camera plates: with 2.4" sliding range (#1205), Versa with 4" sliding range (#1201)
• Pan handles: 15.4" fixed (#679), 15.4 to 23" telescopic (#696), articulated (#1230), cine-style (#1235)

• CB Plus technology with 15 + 0 positions of counterbalance
• 3 + 0 settings of smooth, consistent fluid drag control
• Supports rigs weighing up to 17.6 lb

• Constructed of a lightweight yet high-strength, die-cast alloy and rugged composite polymers with precision ball bearings
• Provides consistent performance over a wide range of temperatures

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does it really hold 11 #? I believe a d850 + tamron 150-600 weigh about 6.4 #, it should work?

A: Yes, the SmallRig Lightweight Fluid Video Head supports a payload up to 11 lb. It can support the Nikon D850 DSLR Camera and the Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 for Nikon F.

Q: 2. What are the upgrades from the older S6 head to the S6Pro?

A: Many of the specs have remained the same. The pan and tilt ranges are the same as is the load capacity. It does however offer 5+0 steps of counterbalance compared to 3+0 Steps on the original S6 model. Also this model adds 1/4"-20 threaded holes on either side of the head to add accessories.

Q: 3. Does it take the PU50 OR PU60 PLATES?

A: Neither, the S4H takes PU8080 plates.

Q: 4. How do you position it for vertical shooting? It does not come with a user guide and it looked complicated when the sales person showed me.

A: To put the SmallRig Lightweight Fluid Video Head into a vertical orientation, you would need to do the following steps: 1. Tilt the head completely forward, 90 degrees to the front. The handle will be pointing up. 2. Loosen and rotate the panoramic head so that the camera is in the vertical orientation desired. 3. Lock the panoramic head in place.

Q: 5. Is this head compatible with Really Right Stuff L plates?

A: RRS quick releases are based on the Arca-Swiss standard. That is very different than the Benro which is based on the Manfrotto standard.

Q: 6. Is the quick release plate on this head compatible with the Sachtler FSB8T fluid head?

A: It is not compatible with the Sachtler FSB-8T's Touch & Go Quick Release system. However it does work with Manfrotto's 501PL slide plate and their RC5 Quick Release System.

Q: 7. Is this compatible with Benro GA269T Go Travel 2 Mg-Aluminum Tripod?

A: Yes, you should be able to remove the Ball Head on the GA269T and replace it with this Video Head.

Q: 8. I have some old Bogen/Manffroto telescopic pan arms with rosette clamps. will these fit on the CX series head rosettes? they look similar but my CX6 tripod system hasn't arrived yet so I can't try it...

A: We cant know for certain without knowing the exact model tripod arm however it is usually safe to assume that it will not work. There is no universal standard rosette size/pattern for tripod arms and even Manfrotto/Bogen have a few variations of their rosette arm.

Q: 9. What material is this fluid head made from?

A: Its all metal .. its heavy but sturdy.

Q: 10. Is this arca compatible?

A: Sorry, no. You could mount a Arca-Swiss baseplate on to this video heads own quick release plate like this one. Delkin Devices Fat Gecko DSLR Camera Mount Quick Release Accessory B&H # DEQRFG