Mounting The Camera To The Tripod - Sony BVP-900 Operation Manual

Setting Up the Camera

Mounting the Camera to the Tripod

Several types of tripods are available. Select an
appropriate tripod according to the type of lens to
be used, and mount the camera to the tripod as
described below:
Bottom of the video camera
V-wedge shoe (supplied with the tripod)
1
Attach the V-wedge shoe (supplied with the
tripod) to the bottom of the camera with the two
screws.
The position where the shoe should be attached is
decided considering the balance of the weight of
the camera and lens.
2
Check that the pan-lock and tilt-lock levers of the
tripod are securely locked.
3
Mount the camera to the tripod holding it by the
handles on each side.
4
Lock the camera to the tripod with the stopper on
the tripod.
16 (E)
Caution
Firmly attach the V-wedge shoe to the camera, and
mount the camera to the tripod securely. Otherwise
the camera may fall down.
1
V-wedge shoe
Mounting the BVP-900/900P to the tripod
Note
If the feet on the bottom of the camera interfere with
mounting the tripod, remove them as shown below.
Removing the feet on the bottom of the cable clamp
BVP-900/900P
Tripod
3
Stopper