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Cambo PCH Instruction Manual

Cambo PCH Instruction Manual

Precision controlled head

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PCH
Precision Controlled Head
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Please read this manual carefully before using the PCH!
Version 1.0

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Summary of Contents for Cambo PCH

  • Page 1 Precision Controlled Head INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read this manual carefully before using the PCH! Version 1.0...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Index: Key Features PCH ...............5 Warnings..................5 Operating the PCH ..............6 Pivoting..................7 Tilting..................8 Rotating ..................9 Adjusting the PCH friction ............10...
  • Page 4 The PCH is a tripod head which features geared rotational movement around the X- and Y-Axis and double (top and bottom plate) manual rotation around the Z-axis. This enables the PCH to be used as a normal ball head for fast levelling adjustment as well as a precision gear head for fine levelling adjustments.
  • Page 5: Key Features Pch

    Separate manual (fast) or geared (fine) movement around the Y-axis  X-, Y- and Z-axis rotate over the same point  When X-, Y- and Z-axis locking knobs are open the PCH can move freely like a normal spherical head.  Adjustable geared friction ...
  • Page 6: Operating The Pch

    Operating the PCH Figure 1 PCH operation knobs. QR knob Top spirit levels Geared pivot adjustment knob Manual pivot adjustment locking knob Bottom plate rotation index locking knob Geared tilt adjustment knob Bottom spirit levels Manual tilt adjustment locking knob...
  • Page 7: Pivoting

    Pivoting Figure 2 PCH Pivot movements For pivoting the PCH manually:  make sure to support your camera before unlocking  Rotate locking knob [D] Counter clockwise (CCW) to unlock manual operation  Manually push to the desired position ...
  • Page 8: Tilting

    Tilting Figure 3 PCH tilt movements For tilting the PCH manually:  make sure to support your camera before unlocking  Rotate locking knob [H] CCW to unlock the manual operation  Manually push to the desired position  Rotate locking knob [H] CW to lock it into position For tilting the PCH geared: ...
  • Page 9: Rotating

    By pulling the locking knob outward [1.] the locking knob can be rotated [2.] to any desired position. Figure 4 PCH index locking knobs...
  • Page 10: Adjusting The Pch Friction

    Adjusting the PCH friction It is possible to fine tune the PCH manual control friction to your own preference. Note that fine tuning the PCH friction is a precise task and should be performed with great care to prevent damages or malfunctioning.
  • Page 11 Malfunction measures To prevent the possibility that the rotation locking knob will not apply sufficient force to unscrew the PCH from any 3/8” or 1/4” tripod mounting options, safety measures have been met. The bottom mounting plate and rotation disc haven been fitted with matching holes [1.
  • Page 12 This instruction manual is prepared with care, although no responsibility, financial or otherwise, is accepted for any consequences related the information stated in this instruction manual. All specifications in this instruction manual are subject to change without notice. For more information please visit the Cambo web site: www.cambo.com...