It is with sadness that the GTC announces the closure of GTC Patron Miller Camera Support Equipment. After 55 years of proudly owning and operating the family business, Mark and Diane Clementson have made the decision to retire. As a result, Miller Camera Support Equipment will cease operations on 30 September 2026.
In an Open Letter titled ‘Celebrating 72 Years of Innovation and Service‘ from Mark and Diane Clementson they announce the closure with a Thank You and a Farewell:
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
