Miller CompassX CX6 Toggle 2-Stage Alloy Tripod System (Ground-Level Spreader)
The 3720 CX6 Toggle 2-stage (alloy) tripod system combines the CX6 fluid head and cost-effective yet extremely stable 420G Toggle tripod with ground spreader. Designed to adapt to your shooting needs for camera rigs from 0kg to 12kg. Whether it’s ENG, soft news, documentary or filmmaking, the CX6 is a versatile, powerful head with outstanding performance. With advanced fluid drag, radial control rings and quick release side loading platform the CX6 is fast to set up, smooth and precise.
The CX6 employs CB PlusTM technology providing 16 positions of counterbalance and, with 3+0 levels of Miller’s unrivalled fluid drag, 60mm of camera plate travel, you can quickly tune to your tripod configuration for perfect camera control.
The CX6 is matched with the 2-stage Toggle (alloy) tripod and on ground spreader to yield a height range 560-1730mm (22-68″), offer positive toggle leg locks and the stability of a ground spreader.
$2,836.00
Specification – CX6 Toggle 2 Stage Alloy
| Payload Range | 0-12kg (0-26.4lbs) | ||||||||||||
| Weight | 6.8kg (15.0lbs) | ||||||||||||
| Height Range | 560-1730mm (22-68.1″) | ||||||||||||
| Transport Length | 860mm (33.9″) | ||||||||||||
| Counterbalance Positions | 16 selectable positions (15+0) | ||||||||||||
| Pan Tilt Drag | 3 selectable fluid drag positions + 0 | ||||||||||||
| Pan Tilt Locks | Positive lock calliper brake system | ||||||||||||
| Tilt Range | + 90°/ -75° | ||||||||||||
| Pan Range | 360° | ||||||||||||
| Camera Platform | Quick release, side load camera plate | ||||||||||||
| Sliding Range | 60mm (2.4″) | ||||||||||||
| Mounting Base | Ø75mm (2.9″) ball levelling | ||||||||||||
| Height Above Bowl | 167mm (6.6″) | ||||||||||||
| Illuminated Controls | Bubble level | ||||||||||||
| Pan Handle | Fixed length 390mm (15.4″) | ||||||||||||
| Temperature Range | -40° to +65°C (-40° to +149°F) | ||||||||||||
| Leg Extension | 2-stage | ||||||||||||
| Lock Type | Toggle | ||||||||||||
| Leg Material | Alloy | ||||||||||||
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