Note: Make sure the screwhead handle is
flat against the bottom of the quick-release
plate before placing it back on the tripod.
Pull and hold on to
the quick-release
plate locking lever and
insert the camera/
quick-release assembly
into the tripod head.
Using the Pan and Tilt Head
Tip: Use the bubble levels to make sure
your shot is parallel to the horizon.
Tilting
To use the tilt feature,
rotate the pan handle
counterclockwise. Tilt
the tripod head to
the desired angle, and rotate the pan handle
clockwise to secure the new position.
Panning
To pan, rotate the
pan locking knob
counterclockwise. When
panning, the tripod
head will rotate, but the
panning marks will remain stationary. To secure the
position, rotate the pan locking knob clockwise.
Horizontal/Vertical
Orientation
To change the camera
orientation from
horizontal to vertical,
rotate the platform
locking knob counterclockwise to loosen. Adjust
the platform as desired, and rotate the platform
locking knob clockwise to secure the new position.
Extending the Pan Handle
To adjust the length of the
telescoping pan handle,
rotate the pan handle
twist-lock clockwise.
Adjust the pan handle
to the desired length,
and rotate the twist-lock
counterclockwise to secure the new position.
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