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- Page 1 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com KiWi™ Camera-Specific Panoramic Tripod Head Users Guide For all models of KiWi Panoramic Tripod Heads designed for specific digital cameras...
- Page 2 Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not materials; foam, peanuts, cardboard, bubble bags. represent a commitment on the part of Kaidan. No part of this manual may be • Signs of damage; scratches, bent parts, missing pieces, markings, alter- reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechani- ations, additions to the product.
- Page 3 Please make sure that all parts are included. Examine the parts for any signs of shipping damage. In the event of shipping damage, im- mediately contact Kaidan to process claims. If any item is missing or you notice any damage, call Kaidan at 215-364-1778 between the hours of 10AM to 6 PM ET (USA).
- Page 4 Most KiWi models come with two discs, one for the standard lens and one for a wide-angle lens. Some KiWi mod- els, such as the KiWi 990, come with additional discs for other lenses such as the Nikkor fisheye lens. (See List of Specfied Wide Angle Lenses in Appendix A and List of Detent Discs in Appendix C ).
- Page 5 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Removing & Replacing the Detent Disc Once the Indexing Hub is removed, the detent disc can be removed from its recess in the bottom of the Vertical Bracket. The disc may slip out once the Indexing Hub is removed. If it sticks inside the re- cess, simply insert the tip of a ballpoint pen or the end of paper clip into the detent disc ejection hole on the top of the bracket and push the detent disc out of the disc recess.
- Page 6 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Adjusting the Detent Force If adjusting the Friction Cap does not provide enough tension, there is a spring plunger in the indexing hub that can also be adjusted to vary the force. Use a flat blade screw driver to move the plunger in and out as desired.
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Page 7: Shooting Panoramas
Most KiWi heads have two mount- ing locations for the standard and wide-angle lenses. Some KiWi heads, such as the KiWi 990, have three holes for additional lenses.(NOTE:See the Appendix D for the lens mounting location for your particular camera). - Page 8 KiWi in order to cover the standard and wide-angle lenses for your particular camera. If you’re using a different lens, or want more or less overlap, you can purchase additional detent discs from Kaidan. They are sold singly or in packs of four. Most of our KiWi heads use 14 shots for the wide-angle lens and 18 shots for the standard lens.
- Page 9 If the tripod does not have a tilt head, a QuickTilt™ leveler can be purchased from Kaidan for use with the KiWi. The QuickTilt is a convenient aid for making the small leveling adjustments you’ll need to make as you move from spot to spot.
- Page 10 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Shooting the Panorama (continued) Once the tripod is positioned and the KiWi is leveled, index the KiWi so as to point it at some identifiable feature. Instead of count- ing shots, it’s much easier to stop shooting when you notice that particular feature reappearing.
- Page 11 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Finding the Nodal Point with 3rd Party Lenses How do I Locate my Camera’s Nodal Point? Follow these steps and you will be able to easily locate the nodal point for any camera and lens combination. Simply put, the nodal point is the point inside your camera where the light rays converge and flip over.
- Page 12 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com The Fore-Aft Adjustment Put the Captive Camera Knob in the long slot of the Vertical Bracket. This will allow you to slide the camera (along with the Camera Ad- justment Shoe) as required. Note: This step is most easily accomplished outside.
- Page 13 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Appendix A List of Specified Wide Angle Lenses for Kiwi Camera Specific Panheads Panhead Wide Angle Lens KW-2000 Olympus Wide Conversion Lens WCON-08 (screw-on) KW-2700 Raynox 0.65x Wid e Angle Lens (Model# Pix-2200 Telephoto & Wide Angle 2-Lens kit) KW-2900 Fujifilm 0.8x Wide Angle Lens (screw-on) KW-600/620...
- Page 14 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Appendix C Detent Discs included with each KiWi Camera Specific Bracket Model# Detent position(s), (lens) KW-A50 16 (std.) KW-290 9 (wide), 18 (std.) KW-2000/2020 14 (wide), 18 (std.) KW-2700 14 (wide), 18 (std.) KW-2900 14 (wide), 18 (std.) KW-600/620...
- Page 15 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Appendix D: KiWi Model Specifics Standard Wide Angle Lens Setting Mounting Hole Wide Angle Lens Mounting Hole Fisheye Lens Mounting Hole Accessory Mounting Holes External Flash Socket Access Holes Nodal Point Index KiWi™-990 Label 12mm Lens = 38mm 15mm Lens = 34mm...
- Page 16 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Standard Wide-Angle Slot for third-party lenses and camera adjustment shoe KiWi™ 700/800 Flash Mounting Slot Camera Mounting Camera Mounting Hole for Wide Angle Lens Hole for Standard Lens Camera Mounting Slot for third party lenses KiWi™-290...
- Page 17 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Mounting configuration for the KW-290 with the standard lens and flash mounted. Mounting configuration of the Cannon A50 on the KW-A50 Kaidan Incorporated • 703 E. Pennsylvania Blvd • Feasterville, PA 19053 • U.S.A.
- Page 18 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com KiWi 280 Mounting Hole for standard lens setting Slot for third party lenses KiWi 280 mounting configuration (leveler not included) Kaidan Incorporated • 703 E. Pennsylvania Blvd • Feasterville, PA 19053 • U.S.A.
- Page 19 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SLOT FOR THIRD PARTY LENSES STANDARD LENS MOUNT WIDE ANGLE LENS MOUNT KW-2000/2020 Wide Angle Lens Accessory Mounting Mounting Hole Holes (Flash, GPS) Standard Lens mounting hole Slot for third party lenses KW-600/620...
- Page 20 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Camera Adjustment Lug Addendum Because of the various sizes and camera body profiles, we have included a camera adjustment lug as an additional means of keeping your camera mounted in an vertical position. Shown below are examples of various ways to use the Camera Adjustment Lug to mount your camera.
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Page 21: Frequently Asked Questions
(strictly “field of view”), of a 42mm lens. The 35mm format equivalent of the lens on your camera is usually included in the specifica- tion section of your camera users guide or manual. Kaidan Incorporated • 703 E. Pennsylvania Blvd • Feasterville, PA 19053 • U.S.A.