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level. Once the plate is aligned, press down on the opposite end to allow the lever
(B) to snap close. Ensure the lever is fully in and the quick release plate is fully
secure, then turn the silver safety lever (A) to lock the plate in place.
Panning & Tilting
Tilting - To adjust the tilt angle of the head, turn the tilt handle (F) clockwise
for tightening, counterclockwise for loosening to adjust the angle of tilt. Turn head
adjustment handle until the desired resistance is achieved.
Panning - For smooth consistent panning, tighten or loosen the panning
adjustment handle (G) until the right amount of resistance is obtained. Turning the
handle clockwise will tighten it and make panning slow and firmer. Turning the
handle counter-clockwise to loosen it and will make panning fast and easy.
(Note:
Finding the right amount of panning resistance will give you smooth and optimal
speed for great captures. We also recommend the use of sand bags to provide
greater stability when panning.)
Using the Feet: The rubber feet on the tripod
can be removed or retracted to reveal the turf
spikes. To remove the rubber feet, firmly hold the
tripod with one hand and with the other, grasp
one of the feet, then pull down and outward. To
retract the rubber feet, simply turn the feet in a
clockwise rotation until it reaches the top of the
threads.
Notes On The Bubble Level:
The included bubble
level is a guide. The exact level position of the
tripod depends on the extension of the legs, the
angle of the legs, whether or not the surface the tripod is sitting on is level or not
etc. Also, the bubble level is off of dead center. Thus, it may read perfectly level
with the tripod head pointing in one direction and then read something other than
perfectly level during a pan. If it is crucial to the user to have perfect true level, we
recommend using a professional separate level at least 6 inches in length or more.