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Assembly Instructions
SLM6 User Manual v 1
Assembly Instructions
1.
Fix the SLM6 to a tripod for stability, using the tripod socket in its
base (Fig 1).
2.
Fit the lens into the collar. Tighten the clamping screw using the 4mm
hex driver supplied (Fig. 2). (If the lens has been supplied as part of a
HemiView system it will already have been fitted to the collar).
3.
If the flash adapter is already fitted, go to 6. Slide the rear section of
the flash adapter (Fig. 1) onto the accessory shoe on the camera.
4.
Release the built-in Speedlight flash unit. To do this turn the camera
on, and in auto shooting mode toggle the flash button until a flash
icon appears, then depress the shutter release button.
5.
Screw on the front section of the flash adaptor, to cover the built in
flash. (Do not attach the alignment marker fibre optics cables at this
stage.)
6.
Screw the lens adapter onto the lens, then screw the camera onto the
threaded end of the lens adapter.
7.
Undo the inner pivot screws a few turns (Fig. 1).
Do not
unscrew
them completely.
8.
Tip the gimbals plate slightly (Fig 4) and slacken both the screws
which clamp it together.
9.
Fit the lens, collar and camera into the gimbals plate (Fig. 3).
Do not
tighten it yet.
10. Check that the lens edge is about 2mm below the alignment marker
shoulders (Fig 7), and the camera is positioned as in Fig 5.
11. Rotate camera and lens away from the balance weights as shown in
Fig 1. (It can’t be levelled in other positions).
12. Clamp the assembly by tipping the gimbals plate and tightening the
two clamping screws (Fig 4).
13. Tighten the inner pivot screws (Fig 1) until the assembly swings freely
but comes to rest quickly.
Do not
over tighten the pivot screws.
14. Push the two alignment marker fibre optic cables into the holes in the
flash adapter (Fig. 6).
15. Adjust the balance weights so that the bubble is within the central
circle of the bubble level. Tighten the thumbscrews to lock the
weights in position.
16. Re check the mount is level whenever you change the balance of the
camera, e.g. change the battery or flashcard, or reposition the
monitor.
