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Mounting A Camera
WARNING!
Do not rely on the tilt lock when changing the payload.
Always tilt the platform horizontal and engage the tilt lock
pin by placing it in the red (engaged) position. The tilt pin
will drop into the platform.
• Ensure that the weight and C of G height of the total payload is within the
range for which the head is designed
• If you are installing the head on a pedestal or dolly, lock the pedestal or dolly
before installing the camera.
To mount the camera:
1. Attach the mounting plate to the bottom of the camera/lens.
2. Engage the tilt lock pin.
3. Release the safety latch and pull out the platform release lever.
4. Press down and hold the platform hook release (red tang) on the left hand
side of the head.
5. Position the camera and mounting plate on top of the head and release
the hook to secure the mounting plate.
6. Engage the platform release lever by rotating it towards the platform.
7. Install the remainder of the payload (lens, zoom and focus controls,
viewfinder, prompter etc).
Stability
WARNING!
When mounting the head on a tripod, it is possible to set the
tripod legs so that the center of gravity of the tilted payload
falls outside the footprint of the tripod, leading to instability.
Use the mid-level or floor spreader to ensure that the tripod legs are spread
sufficiently so that the center of gravity of the tilted payload remains within the
footprint of the tripod.
Operator's Guide - OConnor 120EX Pan and Tilt Head
www.ocon.com
OConnor Engineering
