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2. Camera Set-up
2.1 Remove the CAMERA PLATE by pulling down the
SAFETY TAB while rotating the QUICK RELEASE KNOB
to the left. The CAMERA PLATE should pop out.
2.2 Refer to the Camera’s owners manual for correct
method of attachment to the CAMERA PLATE. Inspect
the CAMERA PLATE and remove the 1⁄4” and 3/8”
screws (for Mini-DV mount) or the 1⁄4” + PIN ADAPTOR
CARRIAGE (ENG mount) as required.
2.3
Attach camera accessories, battery and the QUICK
RELEASE TRIPOD ADAPTER (if required) to the camera, it is
recommended to estimate the camera’s Centre of Gravity (C
of G) for the purpose of correctly positioning the camera on
the CAMERA PLATE. The camera’s C of G can be estimated
by placing the camera on to a round rod and then shifting
it backwards or forwards until a balance point – C of G - is
achieved. It is recommended to identify this point on the
camera as it will be useful in step 2.5.
2.4
Attach the CAMERA PLATE to the camera or the QUICK
RELEASE TRIPOD ADAPTOR such that the C of G mark on
the camera is approximately 10 – 20 mm behind the front edge
of the CAMERA PLATE then securely tighten the screws.
2.5 Align the CAMERA PLATE with the SLIDING PLATFORM
(fig. 1) and slide it in until the safety mechanism is
engaged.
2.6
Release the SLIDING PLATFORM LOCK and slide the
SLIDING PLATFORM such that the camera’s C of G is
directly above the centre axis of the Fluid Head (fig. 5) and
tighten the SLIDING PLATFORM LOCK (fig. 5). If this can
not be achieved then reposition the CAMERA PLATE on
the Camera or the QUICK RELEASE TRIPOD ADAPTOR
– step 2.4. This will ensure that the system has maximum
stability.
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Sliding
platform
lock
Sliding
platform
C of G
Fig. 4
Operating Instructions
Fig. 5