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Once the Indexing Hub is removed, the detent disc can be removed from its re-
cess in the bottom of the Vertical Bracket. The disc may slip out once the Index-
ing Hub is removed. If it  sticks inside the recess, simply insert the tip of a ballpoint
pen or a pin  small enough to fit into the detent disc ejection hole on the top of
the bracket and push the detent disc out of the detent disc recess.

With the disc removed, a different disc can be inserted to change the angular
spacing. The 14 position detent disc (included with your bracket) is for use with
the optional Nikon wide angle lens (available from Nikon for the Coolpix 900/950).

To install a different disc, simply align the keyed slot and push the disc into the
recess. Make sure the disc is properly seated  and flush to the bottom surface of
the Vertical Bracket. With the new disc inserted, reassemble by inserting the In-
dexing Hub back through the bearing in the Vertical Bracket.

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Replace the Friction Cap by threading the Cap back onto the axle. Continue to
thread the cap so that there is no free play between the Vertical Bracket and the
Indexing Hub.  The rubber washer on the bottom of the Friction Cap should be
slightly compressed. When the drag feels adequate, turn the Friction Cap so that
the threaded shaft of the Retaining Knob is aligned with the closest flat on the
axle. Tighten the Retaining Knob to lock the Cap in place.

Rubber Washer

Summary of Contents for 900

Page 1: ...KiWi 900 950 User s Guide Photographic VR Panoramic Tripod Head Designed expresslyforthe Nikon Coolpix 900 900S and 950 Digital Cameras...

Page 2: ...aforementioned items are copyrighted and subject to the laws concerning intellectual property Kaidan will replace defective software video tapes free of charge upon return receipt of defective item s...

Page 3: ...yitems are missing oryou notice anydamage call Kaidan at 215 364 1778 between the hours of 9 00 AM and 6 00 PM EST Mon Fri The KiWi 900 950 also comes with two detent discs 14 and 18 positions not sho...

Page 4: ...tional Nikon 24mm wide angle lens for the Coolpix 900 950 camera To remove the Friction Cap loosen the silver colored Retaining Knob which is lo catedonthesideoftheFrictionCap Itdoesnothavetoberemoved...

Page 5: ...romNikonfortheCoolpix900 950 To install a different disc simply align the keyed slot and push the disc into the recess Make sure the disc is properly seated and flush to the bottom surface of the Vert...

Page 6: ...etent action can also be adjusted to vary the force Use a flatblade screw driverto move the plungerin and outas desired A convenient way to adjust the plunger is to screw the plunger all the way in un...

Page 7: ...ofthe 14 position detent disc MOUNTING THE CAMERA The KiWi 900 950 also comes with a Camera Adjustment Shoe to help keep your cameramountedvertically Italsomakesiteasytoremoveandreplaceyourcam era in...

Page 8: ...roper mounting with the adjustment shoe in front of the camera Note theslotbelowthecameramountingholeswillacceptthecameraknoband can be used to locate the camera in accordance with the nodal points of...

Page 9: ...unit is level Observe the twin axis bubble level on the KiWi 900 950 while leveling the tripod Of course this task is much easier if the tripod is equipped with a tilt head If the tripod does not have...

Page 10: ...point to eliminate the image mismatch caused by parallax er ror Parallax error can be easily demonstrated by this simple experiment Close one eyeandholdyourindexfingeruprightaboutsixinchesawayfromyour...

Page 11: ...the pan head so the two objects move over to the right hand side of the viewfinder Unless you ve managed to unwittingly locate the right nodal point position you should notice the two objects will mo...

Page 12: ...ess Slide the bracket the same increment each time i e 10mm Placing a tem porarystrip of tape in order to measure and mark the increments should make iteasierto recordyourresults Be sure to record the...

Page 13: ...e have included a friction pad cork strip to be used with the Coolpix 950 camera only See Fig A below for the correct placement NOTE If you are using the Coolpix 900 camera the cork does not need to b...

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