Panasonic AG-AC160a Step-By-Step Manual page 2

Step-by-Step Shooting Guide
Set-up the Tripod:
1) Start with the legs together.
Lift the leg extension levers, and extend
one or both leg sections so that the top of
the tripod is at about eye-level with your
subject.
Make sure the locks are securely fastened.
2) Spread the legs to their stops. Make sure
that the latches at the top of the legs are
locking, so the legs are all spreading the
same amount.
3) Check the "bubble level" to see if the
bubble is centered in the circle.
4) If it's not level, loosen the "Level Adjust"
knob. Tilt the tripod head until the bubble
level is centered and re-tighten.
5) If you need additional height, loosen the
"pedestal lock". Raise the center shaft, and
re-tighten the lock.
6) Loosen the "Panhandle Adjust" lever, and
move the handle to a comfortable position.
7) Slide the camera plate (attached to the
underside of the camera) into the channel
on the top of the tripod.
Turn the lever to lock the plate in place.
8) Loosen the Tilt and Pan Locks.
9) "Pan" the camera left and right, and turn
the "Pan Drag" knob until smooth.
10) "Tilt" the camera up and down, and turn the
"Tilt Drag" knob to add or release friction
until the move is smooth.
If you need to shoot "Hand Held":
• Spread your feet shoulder width apart
• Brace the camera against a post or tree
• Keep the horizon level in the viewfinder
• Don't use the zoom. Stay wide, get close
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