oConnor 1030D, Operator'S Manual

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1030D/1030Ds Fluid Head
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Operation
Installing the head
The 1030D/Ds fluid head can be installed onto standard tripods using the 100 mm ball base or,
alternatively, a 150 mm ball base or Mitchell base, and tie downs as required.
After securely mounting the head onto the tripod, use the bubble level to set it level. If necessary,
press the bubble level illumination button to view the bubble level in poor light conditions. The
bubble will be lit for approximately 25 seconds.
Handles
Install the handle(s) on the rosette handle mount(s) and adjust the position before tightening the
handle clamp(s). Adjust the length of the telescoping handle as desired.
Mounting the camera
To mount the camera:
1. Level the head and engage the tilt lock.
1. Remove the camera mounting plate. Press the red safety catch to unlock the camera
plate release lever and rotate the lever approx. 180° in a clockwise direction to eject the
mounting plate.
2. Attach the mounting plate to the bottom of the camera.
3. Insert the mounting plate into the platform. Push it into the groove towards the front of
the head, then down until the platform hook engages with an audible ‘click’ (the plate
release lever will have jumped back approx. 90° upon the ‘click’). The camera is now
captive, but not locked.
4. To lock the camera mounting plate, push in the red safety catch and rotate the camera
plate release lever counterclockwise, approx. 90° to the left. The red safety catch will
engage locking the lever, and thus securing the camera and payload.
5. Install the remainder of the payload (lens, zoom and focus controls, viewfinder, etc.)
before unlocking the tilt lock.
WARNING!
Do NOT fit the head to a tripod that cannot support the combined mass of
the head and payload (refer to ‘Technical specification’ on page 5 for the
maximum payload capacity of the relevant head).
WARNING!
1. Ensure that the weight and C of G height of the total payload is within
the range for which the head is designed.
2. If you are installing the head on a crane, pedestal, or dolly, you must
lock these before installing the camera.