Gitzo Fluid Gimbal Head, Instruction Manual, Page: 6 / 24

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FIG. 1 – How to mount the lens on the plate
FIG. 2 – Find the horizontal balance point
-Insert the lens and plate from above.
-Holding the lens securely in one hand, unlock the tilt Brake knob “A” with
the other hand.
-Put the Lens in horizontal direction and check if it remains horizontal or if
it starts to move.
-If the lens doesn’t remain in horizontal position, slide the plate “B” forward /
backward until it the balanced point is found. Lock the plate with knob “C”.
FIG. 3 – Find the vertical balance point
-This setting has to be done only after previous operation (horizontal balance).
-With the Tilt Brake knob released, Tilt the lens about 30°- 45° towards the
sky and check how the lens moves.
-If the lens continues to tilt further towards the sky, you need to lower the
position of the lens unlock the vertical adjustment knob “D”, slide down the
lens support, lock “D”, and tilt the lens again.
-If the lens tilts back towards the ground, you need to raise the position of
the lens.
-Repeat until you find the vertical balance point where the lens stays in
position at any tilt angle.