The Miller AIR Fluid Head is a lightweight fluid head for the videographer on the go. Designed for cameras between 4.4 and 11 pounds, this die-cast aluminum alloy and rigid composite polymers head is dust and moisture sealed for smooth operation in harsh environments. The sliding camera plate allows 2.36" of balance adjustment, has screw slots, and it comes with a 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 camera tie-down screw as well as a combination 1/4-20 screw with locating pin.

Two-steps of counterbalance help you tune the AIR Fluid Head to match the needs of the shot. The fixed pan and tilt drag remains consistent throughout the head's operating temperature range of -40 to 149°F, and each axis has its own independent lock. Featuring a 75mm half-ball leveling base you can use this head with 75mm bowl base tripod legs, or remove the ball leveling stud for flat-base mounting.

Miller fluid head pan and tilt technology

Suitable for payloads between 4.4 to 11 lb

Built for rugged outdoor shooting conditions

Removable stud allows the head to be mounted on a solopod and slider via a 3/8" thread

Optional second pan handle mount

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How heavy duty is the zipper? Is it comparable to Tenba or Lightware? YKK-10? Lastly, how thick and dense is the padding?

A: While Miller Tripods state they have not directly compared the Miller Softcase for 2-Stage Toggle 2 Tripod Systems to the Tenba case, the case design and padding appear to be similar. The differences may come down to the size and compartment for storage. They do not indicate if the case uses a YKK zipper, but the zipper should be heavy duty.

Q: 2. Does the plate on this tripod allow for side loading or does it require you to slide it in from the front or the back each time?

A: No, the Miller AIR Fluid Head does not have side loading.

Q: 3. In a comment above it says that it does not have a shoulder strap, but I want to know, does it have the hooks to put one on myself? and another question; Does the case have a hard side? stay tuned

A: The Miller Softcase for 2-Stage Toggle 2 Tripod Systems does have a set of D-rings in order to accept an optional shoulder strap. It does not have a hard side.

Q: 4. Can this Miller Air Fluid Head 1042 be mounted on a Gitzo GT2531LVL Series 2 or a GT2542 Series 2 tripod?

A: Yes you can. The Miller Air Fluid Head 1042 has a removable ball level stud for flat base mounting with 3/8 screw hole. Both Gitzo tripods have a 3/8 screw available.

Q: 5. Does this come with a mid-level spreader and rubber feet?

A: The Miller Sprinter II 2-Stage Carbon Fiber Tripod (Mid-Level Spreader Ready) does come with rubber feet, but not a mid-level spreader. The compatible mid-level spreader would be the Miller 993 Mid-level Spreader, BH #MI993.

Q: 6. Is this the same head that comes with the Miller Air Carbon Fiber Tripod System?

A: Yes, the Miller Air Fluid Head B&H # MI1042 MFR # 1042 comes with the Miller Air Carbon Fiber Tripod System B&H # MI3005.

Q: 7. Are there any pockets to store accessories?

A: The Miller Softcase for 2-Stage Toggle 2 Tripod Systems (Black) has an external pocket for accessories and a card holder.

Q: 8. Can I use this with an sachtler FSB8 head?

A: You will need an adapter to fit the Sachtler video head's 75mm ball base into the Miller tripo's 100mm bowl. Here is one that is a high quality answer. Sachtler Adapter 75/100 75mm Ball Base to 100mm Bowl Adapter B&H # SA3906. Here is a more affordable alternative. Manfrotto 319 75mm to 100mm Bowl Adapter B&H # MA319.

Q: 9. Does the head accept a standard Manfrotto 501 sliding plate?

A: We're afraid not. This head uses the Miller 1204 style plate. https://bhpho.to/2Use2dY

Q: 10. Is the Miller 1580 tripod legs compatible with the Manfrotto 526 head?

A: The Manfrotto 526 has a 100mm ball base and the Miller 1580 Sprinter II has a 100mm bowl. They will match perfectly.