OPERATION
Attach the BH-55 to Tripod
1. Tighten the Pan Lock Knob to lock the Panning Base with light to
medium torque.
2. Screw the ballhead onto the 3/8”-16 threaded stud on the top of the
tripod (stud should not protrude more than 3/8” above platform or
5-6 threads). Tighten the ballhead onto the tripod snugly, but do not
over-torque or it will be difficult to remove.
Set Up Your Tripod
Set up your tripod to match the required camera position.
Orient the Ballhead
Loosen the Pan Lock Knob and rotate the body of the BH-55 ballhead as
shown, so you may operate the Main Lock Knob with your left hand while
your right hand is free to operate the camera controls. This orientation
allows you to easily tilt the camera body over from horizontal to vertical
using the drop notch.
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Using the Drop Notch
1. Loosen the Pan Lock Knob and rotate the body so one drop notch
is facing forward
.
2. Fully seat camera into the drop notch.
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As you adopt a procedure that works for you, it’s best to
practice that working mode consistently until it becomes
second nature. This will save you time in the field and help
avoid costly mistakes. Seasoned pros are able to setup
and shoot literally within seconds.
Adjust the Drag Set
Some photographers prefer to have tension (drag) on the ball
at all times to prevent the camera from suddenly flopping
when the Main Lock Knob is loosened. The optimal amount
of drag depends on the size and shape of equipment being
used as well as the angles at which you wish to place the
equipment (steeper angles require a higher drag setting).
To set the drag, either remove your camera or hold it in place.
1. Loosen the Main Lock Knob and Drag Set Knob by rotating them
in the
opposite
direction of the Arrow (counterclockwise).
2. Tighten the Main Lock Knob to your preferred amount of
resistance by turning in the same direction of the Arrow
and Lock symbol (clockwise).
3. Turn the Drag Set Knob in the direction of the Arrow
until it stops, then loosen the Main Lock Knob.
Your Drag is now set and will remain at the same
resistance until the Drag Set Knob is adjusted again.
Note: It is easy to forget that you set the drag and then
try to loosen the Main Lock Knob with no apparent
affect on the operation of the ball. If this happens to
you, please check the drag setting first and do not
over-loosen the Main Lock Knob.