14
Section 2
Operation
Contents
Para
Installing the head on a tripod
Mounting the camera (optional Quickfit adaptor)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Mounting the camera (optional VHS adaptor)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
General
1
To identify components, please refer to
.
Installing the head on a tripod
2
The Vision 6 head is supplied with an integral 75 mm ball mount and is designed for installation on a
compatible Vinten Vision tripod.
3
To install the head, remove the bowl clamp assembly
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
and tighten
the bowl clamp. The level bubble may be illuminated by pressing the switch
. The light will extinguish after
15 seconds.
Mounting the camera
4
Remove the slide plate
from the head by releasing the slide clamp
, pressing the slide lock
release
and pulling the plate to the rear.
5
Attach the slide plate to the camera or camera mounting plate under the approximate centre of the
camera's weight using both fixing screws
. Position the screws as far apart as possible.
6
Set the platform level and apply both the pan and tilt brakes
7
Push the slide plate and camera into the track in the platform, ensuring slide release
snaps into
position.