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KiWi

™

Camera-Specific

Panoramic Tripod Head
Users Guide

For all models of KiWi Panoramic Tripod Heads
designed for specific digital cameras

Summary of Contents for KiWi Tripod

Page 1: ...KiWi Camera Specific PanoramicTripodHead UsersGuide Forall models ofKiWi PanoramicTripod Heads designed forspecific 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: ...that all parts are included Examine the parts for any signs of shipping damage In the event of shipping damage im mediately contact Kaidan to process claims If any item is missing or you notice any d...

Page 4: ...t of Detent Discs in Appendix C To remove the Friction Cap loosen the stainless steel Retaining Knob which is located on the side of the Friction Cap It does not have to be removed from the Cap but on...

Page 5: ...different size 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 inser...

Page 6: ...ing plunger in the indexing hub that can also be adjusted to vary the force Use a flat blade screw driver to move the plunger in and out as desired A convenient way to adjust the plunger is to screw t...

Page 7: ...and adjust your camera This slot lets you choose any position along the bracket There is a calibration proce dure that is explained later on in this manual that will show you how to position your cam...

Page 8: ...nses See Chapter 3 for instruc tions This panhead is shown for referencs purchases only Your model might look slightly different How Many Shots Determining the number of shots you ll need to take is a...

Page 9: ...nts you ll need to make as you move from spot to spot Once the KiWi is level double check to see if the camera is mounted level in elevation up and down This is even more important that the leveling o...

Page 10: ...it s much easier to stop shooting when you notice that particular feature reappearing If your camera has an exposure lock feature you might want to experiment with it Try to lock the exposure on a sc...

Page 11: ...hold your index finger upright about six inches away from your open eye Rock your head from side to side Notice how your finger moves with respect to the background This relative movement is due to t...

Page 12: ...so the two objects move over to the right hand side of the viewfinder Unless you have managed to unwittingly lo cate the right nodal point position you should notice the two objects will move with re...

Page 13: ...Nikon 24mm Wide Angle Lens WC E63 screw on NOTE Nikon UR E1 step up ring required on CoolPix 700 KW 800 Nikon 24mm Wide Angle Lens WC E63 screw on KW 900 950 Nikon 24mm Wide Angle Lens WC E63 screw on...

Page 14: ...KW A50 16 std KW 290 9 wide 18 std KW 2000 2020 14 wide 18 std KW 2700 14 wide 18 std KW 2900 14 wide 18 std KW 600 620 14 wide 18 std KW 700 800 14 wide 18 std KW 900 950 14 wide 18 std KW 990 2 fis...

Page 15: ...ens Mounting Hole Fisheye Lens Mounting Hole KiWi 990 External Flash Socket Access Holes Accessory Mounting Holes Accessory Mounting Holes Nodal Point Index Label 12mm Lens 38mm 15mm Lens 34mm Line up...

Page 16: ...de Angle 800 700 Slot for third party lenses and camera adjustment shoe KiWi 290 Flash Mounting Slot Camera Mounting Hole for Standard Lens Camera Mounting Hole for Wide Angle Lens Camera Mounting Slo...

Page 17: ...unting configuration for the KW 290 with the standard lens and flash mounted Mounting configuration of the Cannon A50 on the KW A50 Kaidan Incorporated 703 E Pennsylvania Blvd Feasterville PA19053 U S...

Page 18: ...Kaidan Incorporated 703 E Pennsylvania Blvd Feasterville PA19053 U S A Mounting Hole for standard lens setting Slot for third party lenses KiWi 280 KiWi 280 mounting configuration leveler not included...

Page 19: ...2020 STANDARD LENS MOUNT WIDE ANGLE LENS MOUNT SLOT FOR THIRD PARTY LENSES KW 600 620 Accessory Mounting Holes Flash GPS Standard Lens mounting hole Wide Angle Lens Mounting Hole Slot for third party...

Page 20: ...ious sizes and camera body profiles we have included a camera adjustment lug as an additional means of keeping your camera mounted in an vertical position Shown below are examples of various ways to u...

Page 21: ...t because people are more familar with the 35mm lenses and what kind of image a certain lens will often produce In order to arrive at the 35mm format equivalent they need to multiply the size of the s...