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Position the camera correctly on the head by releasing the slide plate clamp
(13)
and sliding
the camera backwards or forward until it balances horizontally. Apply the slide plate clamp
(13)
.
Using the pan bar, tilt the head backwards and forwards. If the head tends to fall away, a
stronger spring should be fitted. If the head tends to spring back, a weaker spring should
be fitted (see
Changing the balance spring
).
Pan and tilt brakes
Friction brakes on each axis allow the head to be locked at any chosen position. The operating
levers for the pan brake
(5)
and tilt brake
(7)
are fitted at the left-hand side of the head.
To apply the brake, turn the lever fully clockwise. To release the brake, turn the lever fully counter-
clockwise.
Pan and tilt drag
Both the pan and tilt mechanisms incorporate the Vinten LF system to ensure smooth movement
of the camera about these axes and are fitted with control knobs to adjust the drag setting.
The pan drag adjustment knob
(3)
is rear of the head, the tilt drag knob
(11)
is on the right -hand
side. The whip-pan facility is unaffected by the pan drag setting.
Both drag knobs are provided with graduated scales. To increase drag, turn the knob towards a
higher graduation. To decrease drag, turn the knob towards a lower graduation.
WARNING! When the brakes are not in use, always turn the levers fully
counter-clockwise.
DO NOT use the brakes to supplement drag.
NOTE:
Reduce drag to a minimum when the head is out of use for long periods.
