Legacy Tripod Company Miller Camera Support Equipment to Shut Down
After 55 years of operation, one legacy tripod and camera support equipment company is set to close. Pour one out for Miller Camera Support Equipment.
Miller Tripods Closure
First Dolly Parton and now this! It’s never easy news to hear, but closures happen in the industry, and we mourn those who helped pave the way for where we are now. The Guild of Television Camera Professionals (GTC) has announced that Miller Camera Support Equipment will shut down.
Owned and operated by Mark and Diane Clementson for 55 years, Miller Camera Support Equipment has announced it will shut down at the end of September, and the founders have shared a heartfelt and sincere Thank-You and Farewell statement.
RIP to Another Legend
We’ve seen other closures and shutdowns in the past, and even rumors and threats that never came to pass, but this one is sad and heartfelt. In a statement released on the GTC website, Mark and Diane Clementson announced the closure with a Thank-You and farewell worth reading if you’ve ever been an owner or supporter of their brand.
Our final day of trading will be 25th September 2026, and we will continue to support customers and fulfil existing commitments during the transition period.
This decision marks the conclusion of an extraordinary journey that began in Sydney in the mid 1940s and grew into a globally recognised Australian success story. While we look forward to retirement, we do so with immense pride in what Miller has contributed to the film and television industry worldwide.
In 1946, Miller introduced the world’s first patented fluid action tripod head, a breakthrough innovation that revolutionised film and television production. Prior to its invention, camera operators relied on noisy gear-driven systems that helped camera operators achieve smoother, more controlled pan tilt movements.
From those early beginnings, Miller grew into an internationally respected manufacturer, supporting broadcasters, cinematographers, filmmakers, and content creators across the world. Through changing technologies, evolving production environments, and generations of industry professionals, our commitment to innovation, quality, and customer service has remained central to who we are.
As we bring this chapter to a close, we are incredibly grateful for the support, loyalty, and friendships we have built over the past seven decades. Serving our customers and working alongside our distributors, suppliers, partners, and employees has been both a privilege and a pleasure.
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has been part of the Miller journey. Your trust, support, and belief in our products have enabled us to build a business and a legacy that far exceeded anything Bob Miller could have imagined when he first developed the fluid action head nearly eighty years ago.
While the business will be closing, the impact of Miller’s innovation will continue to be seen wherever cameras capture the stories, events, and moments that shape our world.
Thank you for being part of our story. We will always be proud of what we have achieved together and look forward to the next chapter in our retirement.
With sincere gratitude,
Mark and Diane Clementson
Miller Camera Support Equipment
1954 – 2026
The closure is set to take place at the end of September, and the company promises to continue supporting its customers beyond that. For now, though, this is sad news worth monitoring, as it’s becoming tougher to get ahead in this industry as it continues to change, face new challenges, and hopefully come out stronger on the other end.
