Vinten Vision 250, Operator'S Manual

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Operation
Installing the head
The Vision 250 head is supplied with a dual 100/150 mm ball base and is designed for installation
on a compatible Vinten Vision tripod.
The head is also available with a flat base, with `Quickfix' and standard four-hole fixing.
Adaptors are available which enable the heads to be installed on tripods or pedestals fitted with
other mountings. These are listed under ‘Optional Accessories’.
To install a head with a ball mount, remove the bowl clamp assembly (18) 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. The level bubble may be illuminated by pressing
the switch (9) .The light will extinguish after 15 seconds.
The flat based head may be installed on a tripod or pedestal using the four mounting bolts and
washers provided or by using a `Quickfix' adaptor.
Mounting the camera
Remove the slide plate (14) from the head by releasing the slide plate clamp (15) , pressing the
slide lock release (13) and pulling the plate to the rear.
Attach the slide plate to the camera or camera mounting plate under the approximate centre of
the camera's weight using both camera mounting screws
(1) . Position the screws as far apart as
possible.
Set the platform level and engage the centre lock (3) .
Push the slide plate and camera into the platform from the rear, ensuring slide lock release (13)
snaps into position.
NOTE: If the ambient light level is high, the level bubble will not be lit.