Leica APO-VARIO-ELMARIT-SL 1:2.8-4/90-280 Instructions Manual page 21

USING THE TRIPOD MOUNT/TRIPOD SHOE
The tripod mount 6 can be rotated freely and engages for a full 90°.
Fix the tripod mount:
Loosen the tripod shoe:
The tripod shoe can be removed, e.g. to make it easier to take photographs while holiding the
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camera in your hands. In addition to the ¼' tripod thread
heads with a corresponding pin. The contact area can be used as a carrying handle - also in a camera
with a fitted handle.
Note:
The two threads on the tripod shoe, as well the one in the mounting on the tripod mount, can be used
to attach accessories, for example carrying straps. Please note the information from the relevant
accessory manufacturer.
Attach tripod shoe:
Note:
The locking pin ensures that the connection does not break, even without clamping with the screw
7b
– when the tripod shoe is inserted correctly, i.e. completely.
Remove tripod shoe:
Important:
Do not tighten the clamping screws with force or pull out against their limit stops!
Turn the clamping screw
Check it is fastened securely!
Turn the clamping screw
The long arm on the contact area points to the front of the lens.
1. Push the dovetail 7a
the tripod mount until it audibly and noticeably engages.
2. Turn the clamping screw
Check it is fastened securely!
1. Turn the clamping screw in an anti-clockwise direction until the
shoe is loose in the mount
2. Press the release button
the front of the lens
in a clockwise direction
6a
in am anti-clockwise direction
6a
, the contact area has a hole
7e
of the tripod shoe into the counterpart
in a clockwise direction
7d
and pull out the tripod show towards
7c
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for tripod
7f
6b of
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