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www.inbroadcast.com | Vol: 7 - Issue 8 | August 2017

InStudio

Miller Skyline 90 - Delivering
Professional Sports Coverage
B

roadcasting live sports is
demanding
by
nature.
A
cameraman must contend with several
varying factors, including rigidity of
the tripod legs while avoiding "shaky"
pictures; the correct drag to keep
moving action in the shot; and the
delicate balance of the camera rig.
Miller Camera Support recognised
these requirements and embarked on
a project two years ago to develop a
camera support system that resulted
in the development of the Skyline 90.
Miller Fluid Heads debuted the
Skyline 90 Fluid Head to address
rigorous OB environments. The Skyline
90 supports payloads of up to 165lbs
(75kg.) and features robust, all-alloy,
heavy duty construction. While this
durable fluid head was engineered for
tough OB environments, operators will
find set-up easy, with smooth pans,
tilts and diagonals when in use. Miller
also includes a three-year warranty
with this fluid head.

Holding the first patent for fluid
head design for film cameras, Miller
has been manufacturing professional
fluid heads and tripods for the film and
television industry since its founding
in 1954. Further validating the "THE
RIGHT FEEL," which is the hallmark of
every Miller product, the Skyline 90
was designed in collaboration with the
Ronford Baker Engineering Company,
known for its work with heavy-duty
fluid heads and tripods in the cinema
industry. The collaboration is in many
ways an ideal mix of these camera
support heavyweights from the
broadcast and cinema industries. With
that said, the Skyline 90's features are
drawn from the combined century+
experience of the two companies.
With a continuous counterbalance
control that ranges from zero to
165lbs (75kg.) at 12 inches (30cm.)
above the centre tilt axis and 15+0
selectable fluid pan-tilt drag positions,
the Skyline 90 ensures the optimum

drag for any lens focal length. The
drag system features Miller's smooth
start and soft stop technology and
balanced diagonal transition. It has
a sliding platform featuring 300mm
of sliding range that glides smoothly
and effortlessly with a full payload
and easily balances heavy camera
loads.
The Skyline 90 also comes with an
auto safety lock to ensure a secure
horizontal position when
loading or dismantling
heavy box lenses. Two
bubble levels located
at either side of
the head allow for
convenient levelling.
The floating calliper
pan and tilt locks with
large metal levers
and can be operated
simultaneously with one
hand without causing
picture disturbance.

Since the OB industry requires the
use of professional broadcasting
equipment in a remote environment
- such as a stadium or a theatre - a
stable tripod is paramount to capture
a successful shot. The robust Skyline
90 provides camera operators with
the support they need to film in any
specialised location.

Miller Camera
Support's
Skyline 90
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