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Really Right Stuff FH-350 User Manual

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  • Page 1 FH-350 Fluid Head...
  • Page 2 THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER TO BE FREE OF DEFECTS IN MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP FOR FIVE (5) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE. PRODUCTS WILL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED AT OUR OPTION. ® , ™, © 2014 Really Right Stuff, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3 Ensure that the leveling base is securely fitted to the tripod. • The FH-350 can be installed onto a platform with 3/8”-16 threaded stud. • The FH-350 can be installed onto any tripod or leveling base fitted with a Really Right Stuff-style quick-release clamp. When using this installation method, double check that the quick-release clamp is properly closed before using the head.

  • Page 4: Rear View

    REAR VIEW FRONT VIEW...

  • Page 5: Key Features

    Rotate the lever 45° to the half-open position to enable rail to slide fore & aft. Quick-Release Clamp — Lever-release clamp* accepts all Really Right Stuff-compatible plates and rails. Clamp jaws are laser engraved in 1mm increments from (+)25 - 0 - (-)25 on center.

  • Page 6: Suggested Accessories

    Please call us or visit our website to purchase the model-specific plate for your camera. BALANCE RAIL A balanced camera load is key to achieving consistent results with the FH-350. To achieve balance, you must shift the camera forwards and backwards until the center of gravity is positioned over the center of the fluid head.
  • Page 7 Balance Rail to camera’s quick- release plate first. Then mount Balance Rail into the quick-release clamp on the FH-350 so that both sets of dovetails are in the clamp. Rotate the clamp lever until the jaw fully engages the plate or rail dovetail and the clamp is in the fully closed and locked position (shown at right).
  • Page 8 Properly setting the Counterbalance Adjustment Knob will result in effort-free tilting of the camera load throughout the entire +/-90° tilt range. The true sinusoidal counterbalance mechanism found in the FH-350 can be adjusted for each unique camera setup. Setting the knob is quick and easy when following these steps.
  • Page 9 Perform all steps to BALANCE THE CAMERA Camera should be perfectly balanced, Tilt Damping Adjustment Wheel should be OFF, and Tilt Lock Lever is in the unlocked position. Set maximum Counterbalance Rotate Counterbalance Adjustment Knob clockwise until it comes to a hard stop at the maximum setting. Tilt head forward Tilt the head forward 15 to 30°...

  • Page 10: Set Damping

    SET DAMPING The FH-350 features three distinct damping settings. This gives the operator the flexibility of choosing a setting that is right for the shoot and feels comfortable for the operator. Select the damping after balancing the camera and setting the Counterbalance Level in order to achieve the most consistent results.
  • Page 11 DAMPING SETTINGS Tilt and Pan Tilt and pan the head about 20° in each axis to allow the damping setting to engage. Once engaged, the head is now ready to use. *There is no damping between the chevrons. Setting the adjustment wheel to an intermediate position will result in improper engagement of the damping and could result in damage to the system.
  • Page 12 1146 Farmhouse Ln, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 USA 1-805-528-6321 | 1-888-777-5557 www.ReallyRightStuff.com...

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