22
Operation
Balancing the Payload
Before operating the fluid head, the payload (camera, lens and any
other fitted accessories) must be correctly balanced to ensure safe
and reliable operation.
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WARNING!
When balancing the payload, it is important to be
aware of the potential danger that an unbalanced payload will
fall away suddenly. Maintain a firm hold on the payload until the
balance is set correctly.
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WARNING!
Risk of finger entrapment.
Do not
place fingers
between the platform and the body of the fluid head.
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CAUTION!
Always hold the pan bar when making
adjustments to the counterbalance or camera position.
!
CAUTION!
The camera, pan bars and all accessories must
be fitted in their operational position before balancing the
head. Any equipment fitted or adjusted later can unbalance the fluid
head.
1 .
Apply the vertical brake and adjust the vertical setting of the fluid
drag to “0”. Set the counterbalance adjustment knob to “0”.
.
Adjusting the Centre of Gravity (C of G)
Before adjusting the counterbalance, the centre of gravity (C of G) of
the payload must be centred precisely over the axis of the fluid head.
Ensure that the fluid head is level before adjusting the centre
of gravity. See page 14.
