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1. I
ntroductIon
The Award winning
CARTONI
LAMBDA 50
Nodal Fluid Head is the only support that allows to set the
nodal position with any Camera and pivoting 360° pan, tilt and roll, on the focal plan of any Camera.
The settings are achieved by graduated slides both horizontally and vertically with micrometric cranks
for extreme precision. A smart system of orientable counterweight rods can be used when the slide run
is not sufficient.
The
LAMBDA 50
can be mounted on any classic support as tripods or dollies or used in underslung po-
sition from cranes and Jib arms.
Optional accessories as the
3
rd
AXIS
, the orientable pan bar, steering wheel, eyepiece holder and the
counterweight rods complete the most versatile of Camera supports.
• Before using the
LAMBDA 50
, please make sure to read this maintenance & user’s manual;
• Before installing the
LAMBDA 50
on a tripod, crane, or any other support, check the support
stability;
• Check that the Camera payload (including lenses & accessories) is lower than the maximum
capacity of the
LAMBDA 50
;
• Before installing the Camera make sure the
LAMBDA 50
is in good conditions and bares no
evident damages.
2. LAMBdA 50 - o
perAtIng
e
LeMents
Fixing nut
Horizontal slide
Bubble level
Transport handle
Horizontal slide locking lever
Tilt lock lever
Pan drag selector
Tilt drag selector
Sliding base
Main pan bar
Short handle
Tilt module rosette
Inner slide crank
Vertical lock safety lever
Outer slide crank
Camera plate
Sliding camera support locking knob
Inner slide
Safety lever
Safety knob
Pan lock lever
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