When faced with the challenge of shooting news documentaries in parts of China, renowned video journalist Jonah M. Kessel turned to the Miller Air Tripod System.
A Proven Choice
Kessel has been a fan of Miller tripods since 2012 and has relied on them exclusively for his projects. He recently put the Air Tripod System to the test, pairing it with a Canon EOS C100 camera.
The lightweight system proved essential in capturing footage in remote regions where weight becomes a bigger issue. 'The tripod and head are actually small enough to strap to the outside of a backpack, which is quite hard for most true fluid head tripods to accomplish,' Kessel notes.
Run-and-Gun Mobility
The Air Tripod System's robust mobility also allowed Kessel to quickly move in and out of scenarios with his whole camera kit strapped to his back. 'It's such a lightweight and functional tripod system, one that allows me much more mobility than the television crews who I often end up competing with as a solo operator,' he says.
Kessel's future plans with the Air will continue to entail shooting with the system in far-off places and in challenging scenarios. 'The legs are super light, easy to carry with the strap built-in and simply far more advanced than any other tripod I've encountered in the same price range,' Kessel concludes.