Top of bag (head end)
Bottom of bag (feet end)
Tripod heads are naturally
heavier than their legs. Because
of this many of the bags are
offset slightly so that they lean
more towards the legs. This is a
counterbalancing design and
means, when held, the bag
should rest perfectly straight.
One easy way to work out if the
tripod is the right way up is to
stand both the bag and tripod
upright. The bags naturally have
a bottom section where the feet
of the tripod will go. Simply put
the standing tripod into the bag
feet first and then zip it up.
The 504 head uses a spring as part of the counterbalance system.
These springs are vulnerable to stretching and breaking. For this
reason, tripod heads should be stored away flat and not tilted up or
down.
Reminder, when lowering the arm, make sure you undo the
tightening toggle, this will loosen it and it should just flop down.
DO
NOT force the arm down as this may damage the spring.
Tripods, like all pieces of equipment, need to be packed in a certain
way so that our tripods are protected, and you are comfortable
carrying them. When packing away use the locks on the legs
collapse the tripod down and bring the legs together.
With the legs together
pull the elastic clip out
and round. Going from
one leg, over the second
and clipping to the third.
