The Miller ArtX5 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 22 lb and features 15 + 0 stops of counterbalance and three levels of pant and tilt drag with positive-lock caliper brakes. This flat base "naked" head requires a ball or Mitchell base, a tie-down, a camera baseplate, and a pan handle.

Customizable, Supports up to 22 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    Positive-Lock Caliper Brake System    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
• Positive-lock caliper brake system
• Supports rigs weighing up to 22 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 take the PU50 OR PU60 PLATES?

A: Neither, the S4H takes PU8080 plates.

Q: 2. 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: 3. 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: 4. 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: 5. Is there any way to change the screw knob on the arca swiss clamp, to a clamp style?

A: The SmallRig Lightweight Fluid Video Head (B&H# SM3457B) does not offer the option to replace the quick release clamp's tightening knob with lever lock system.

Q: 6. What material is this fluid head made from?

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

Q: 7. That base REALLY looks like it's compatible with Manfrotto - is it?

A: The quick release is not compatible with Manfrotto tripods and vice versa

Q: 8. does this head accept a standard manfrotto plate or I am stuck with needing an arca swiss plate?

A: Arca Swiss is a very popular plate style. However, It would not be compatible with Manfrotto 501PL style plates. You could add a quick release adapter that is Manfrotto compatible like the following model. https://bhpho.to/35uO7xN Just attach it to the plate that comes with the SmallRig Lightweight Fluid Video Head.

Q: 9. Where is this made?

A: The Miller ArtX7 Naked Fluid Video Head is made in Australia.

Q: 10. Can this be mounted directly to an rrs tripod using the 3/8female on the bottom of the flat?

A: The Mounting Base is a Flat base with center 3/8 inch female thread, 3 x M5 threads and 2 x ¼ inch threads. This head is designed to connect to most any tripod model that supports 75mm bowl adapters using the following tie down https://bhpho.to/3MUnbYx. If the tripod you work with has a Male 3/8 tread it could also attach to that.