This company created one of the most widely used tripod head designs 80 years ago. Now, the company is shutting down
Miller Camera Support Equipment, the Australian company founded by the inventors of the fluid tripod head, is shutting down as the owners retire
Miller Camera Support Equipment, an Australian company, has announced it will cease operations by September 30, 2023, having been founded 80 years ago. The company was responsible for creating one of the most widely used tripod head designs in video technology. In 1946, father and son Eric and Bob Miller patented the fluid tripod head, a significant improvement over the noisy gears used in early tripods.
The fluid head, which uses a liquid-filled chamber, allows for smooth camera movements, a feature that was virtually impossible before its invention. Despite its humble beginnings, Miller Tripods has become an internationally respected manufacturer, supplying camera support systems to more than 265 television networks in more than 65 countries.
The company's camera support systems were particularly important for news and broadcast industries, and were used by professionals across the globe. The Clementson family, who owned the company for 55 years, expressed their commitment to innovation, quality, and customer service throughout the years.
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