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Section 2
Installation and Operation
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General
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Installing the head on a tripod
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Mounting the camera
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Mounting the camera (optional Quickfit adaptor)
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Balancing the head
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Pan and tilt brakes
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Pan and tilt drag
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General
1
To identify components, please refer to
Fig 1.1
. For further operating instructions, please refer to Vision
LF Series Pan and Tilt Heads Operators Guide, Publication Part No. 3390-8.
Installing the head on a tripod
2
The Vision 10LF head is supplied with an integral 100 mm ball mount and is designed for installation on
a compatible Vinten Vision tripod.
3
Adaptors are available which enable the heads to be installed on tripods or pedestals fitted with other
mountings.
4
To install the head, remove the bowl clamp assembly
(9)
from the head, position the head on the tripod
and refit the bowl clamp assembly from below. Level the head with the aid of the level bubble
(4)
and tighten
the bowl clamp.
Mounting the camera
5
Remove the slide plate
(1)
from the head by releasing the slide clamp
(5)
, pressing the slide lock
release
(13)
and pulling the plate to the rear.
6
Attach the slide plate to the camera or camera mounting plate under the approximate centre of the
camera's weight using both fixing screws
(8)
. Position the screws as far apart as possible.
7
Set the platform level and apply both the pan and tilt brakes
(10)(12)
.
8
Push the slide plate and camera into the track in the platform, ensuring slide release
(13)
snaps into
position.
