The Miller CX8 Fluid Head is designed to accommodate a wide payload range with 16 steps of counterbalance. Pan, tilt, and counterbalance can all be set to zero, enabling even the lightest of cameras to be supported. Maxed out, this head is rated to support camera setups up to 26.4 pounds, suitable for small cinema cameras with rigs or medium sized ENG camcorders. Securing your camera or rig is easy. The sideload plate design enables you to simply drop in your camera without the alignment issues posed by rear-loading variations. The plate offers 2.4" of sliding range to balance your rig.

To survive fast-paced shooting environments, the CX8 is die-cast from a lightweight, yet durable metal alloy with composite polymers and precision ball-bearings for smooth mechanical operation. Even in harsh conditions, the CX8 will perform reliably. The base of the CX8 is a 75 ball for mounting to compatible tripods and grip equipment. An illuminated bubble level makes it easy to level the CX8 in dark environments. A pan handle with a 15.4" fixed length is included and a second rosette is incorporated for attaching an optional second pan handle.

Supports 0 to 26.4 lb    75 Ball Base    16-Step Counterbalance (15+0)    5-Step Pan/Tilt Drag + Zero    Sliding Sideload Plate    L/R Pan Handle Rosettes    Illuminated Bubble Level

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Would this work on a Gitzo 75mm bowl on Gitzo series 5 tripod?

A: Yes, it will work.

Q: 2. Does the head come with a Pan Handle stick?

A: The Tripod head does come with a pan handle.

Q: 3. 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: 4. Are there any compatible pan handles with clamps included? I'm looking to add an extra pan handle.

A: The correct handle for the Miller CX8 would be Miller Telescopic Pan Handle for ArrowX Heads BH #MI696 • MFR #696 https://bhpho.to/3DcqxEf ( A clamp is included)

Q: 5. 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: 6. Does the head come with the quick release plate?

A: The quick release plate would be included.

Q: 7. Is the 75mm bowl proprietary to Miller tripods? Will this head fit any brand of tripod with a 75mm bowl? For example, experience taught me Sachtler bowls are proprietary to the tripods.

A: Yes.

Q: 8. If I would would buy Miller legs with 100mm fitting to go with this head, do I also need to buy a 100mm ball leveler seperately to lock it on the legs or does it come with this CX10 head? If so which one should I buy from B&H? I could not find it...

A: Every 75mm or higher fluid head comes with a ball clamp.

Q: 9. Is the sliding plate interchangeable with the AirAV model?

A: No, the AirV fluid head (#1044) uses the “Versa” camera plate (#1201) The AIR fluid head (#1042) uses the standard camera plate(#1205) However, you could add a receiver onto the AIR that would allow you to use the AirV Versa plate on the AIR Head. Manfrotto 577 Rapid Connect Adapter with Sliding Mounting Plate (501PL) BH #MA577

Q: 10. Anyone know if you can remove the bowl of this head to mount it directly to a still photo tripod with a 3/8"-16 screw?

A: Yes, the Miller AIR Fluid Head has a removable ball level stud for flat base mounting (sliders) with 3/8” screw hole.