Panning guide
Extending legs
A rotating scale at the base of the head makes
it easy to set exact shooting angle.
To begin, set the mark at the base of the head
on “0”.
1. Release the Leg lock nut by rotating one half
turn.
Because leg are grooved, the Leg lock nut
can be released in any order.
2. The second section, form the top, in each
leg has reference marks every 10 cm for pre-
cise height adjustment.
Panning guide
Three-position adjustable legs
1. When opening each leg, it will stop at the
first (standard) position. To change the angle
of each leg, move the leg a little closer to the
Center column and pull the leg angle adjust-
ment lock out one click. The leg will be
released and can be opened to the second
position. To move to the third position, again
pull the leg angle adjustment lock out one
click.
2. After choosing the desired leg angle, secure-
ly push in the adjustment lock.
When all legs are opened fully, the lowest
position is 23 1/4" (59 cm) from the ground.
An optional Short center column* permits
shooting as low as 15 1/8" (38.5 cm).
Positioning the Crank handle
Raise the Crank handle into position by pulling
out on the knob to lock it into place.
23 1/4"
(59 cm)
The Lower center column tension adjustment
nut is used when necessary to adjust the tight-
ness of the Center column.
Lower center column tension
adjustment nut
Tighten
Loosen
Operating the Center column
1. The Center column can be moved up and
down by turning the Clank handle.
The Center column tension adjustment nut
adjusts the tightness of the column and helps
prevent vibration.
2. The worm gear column adjustment mecha-
nism will not move even if pressure is placed
on the head with the tension adjustment nut
unlocked. Note-the column can be moved,
with the Crank handle, even when the
Tension adjustment nut is fully locked.
Reversible threaded post
1. The Threaded Posts on each end of the
Center column are both reversible, 1/4" on
one end and 3/8" on the other.
2. To reverse a post, first loosen the Base plate.
Then remove the post, reverse it, and reinsert
it. Retighten the Base plate.
Note: When reversing the Upper threaded
post, loosen the fixing screw with a Allen
wrench (2 mm width) first.
Short center column
For the lowest possible camera angle with the
legs fully spread, a special Short center column
is available as an optional accessory.*
This makes the lowest position 15 1/8" (38.5 cm)
from the ground.
15 1/8"
(38.5 cm)
Attaching the head to the Center column
Loosen the Panning lock knob and rotate the base of the head clockwise
to screw it tightly onto the Center column.
Tighten the Panning lock knob and turn the head clockwise, using both
handles, to tighten as much as possible.
Unlock the Panning lock knob for easy panning.
Lock the Panning lock knob tightly, then grasp the Pan handle and turn
the head counter-clockwise to loosen.
Then loosen the Panning lock knob and it will be easy to unscrew the
Head by rotating the base of the head counterclockwise.
Removing the head from the Center column
Attaching a camera
1. Hold the camera firmly, and turn the Camera
mounting screw to engage the threads.
2. Lock the camera tightly with the knurled
Camera locking knob.
3. Tilting the head forward makes it easier to
attach the camera.
Changing the Camera mounting screw
1. Both 1/4" and 3/8" Camera mounting screws
are supplied.
The screw not in use is stored in the side of
the Camera platform.
2. Remove the Camera mounting screw through
the large end of the mounting track.
It’s a good idea to tighten the Camera locking
knob when a camera is not attached to pre-
vent loss of the mounting screws.
Bubble Levels
Two bubble levels are built-in for vertical and
horizontal positioning.
Using the Pan head
1. Loosen the Pan & Tilt handle, and the head
will move freely front to rear.
2. Loosen the Panning lock knob, and the head
will rotate.
3. Loosen the Vertical tilt handle and the level
can be adjusted.
The panhead is specially lubricated for
smooth movement.
