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Operating Instructions
C of G
Sliding Plate Lock
Fig. 5
2 Camera Set-up
2.1 Remove the WEDGE PLATE by pulling WEDGE PLATE
RELEASE LEVER forward and swininging outward.
2.2 Refer to the Camera’s owners manual for correct method
of attachment to the WEDGE PLATE.
2.3 Attach camera accessories and the battery to the camera,
it is recommended to estimate the camera’s Centre of
Gravity (C of G) for the purpose of correctly positioning the
camera on the WEDGE PLATE. The camera’s C of G can be
estimated by placing the camera on a round rod and then
shifting it backwards or forewards until a balance point. It
is recommended to identify this point on the camera as it
will be useful in step 2.6.
2.4 At this point it is advised to engage the tilt lock and it is
best to position the pan/tilt knobs in the maximum position
as well as turning counterbalance knob to at least 80%
(this will ensure no sudden tilting when camera is placed
on the head).
2.5 Engage the WEDGE PLATE with the WEDGE BASE PLATE
on SKYLINE 90 Head and lock off by returning the WEDGE
PLATE RELEASE LEVER.
2.6 Release the SLIDING PLATE LOCK and adjust the SLIDING
PLATE (turn SLIDING PLATE KNOB) such that the camera’s
C of G is directly above the centre axis of the Fluid Head
and tighten the SLIDING PLATE LOCK (fig.5). If this can
not be achieved then reposition the WEDGE BASE PLATE
on the SLIDING PLATE (there are three points this can
be done). This will ensure that the system has maximum
stability.
Operating Instructions
Centre axis
Sliding Plate Knob
