ATTACHING YOUR CAMERA
(USING THE QUICK RELEASE PLATE)
Unscrew the
handle end cap
within the handle. The hex keys can be used for a variety of purposes listed later in this manual. One
of the
4mm hex keys
Loosen the
QR knob
¼"-20 mounting
bolt; however, the larger
Professional lenses and cameras often have two mounting holes, for which you can use both the
/
¼-20 bolt
and
"-16 bolts
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the
soft cover
from the bottom of the
mounting any camera or lens, slide the bolt(s) within the slot in the
positioning. The plate should be mounted parallel to the direction of your lens. Use one of the
hex keys
stored in the control handle to tighten the mounting bolts. These bolts can also be tightened
with a flathead screwdriver. Now place the
video head
and tighten the
slide the
QR plate
back and forth within the
tightening the
QR
knob. Note the location of the plate using the numbered scale on the
for future, repeatable mounting in the same place. Notice that the
can pull outward on it, rotate it to a new position, and let go of it. This will change the phase position
of the knob without loosening or tightening it. This repositionable feature allows you to set the
knob
to the most convenient resting place.
The
QR
plate's
anti-twist pin
and lens mounting rings. If your camera or lens does not have this hole, the spring-loaded pin will
retract on its own as the
from the bottom of the
On the bottom side of the
plate
and your camera from sliding off the top of the
The safety bolts can be removed if you choose using the
Removing the bolts will allow the
eliminate the safety feature. We do not recommend removing the
Anti-twist pin
from the head's
will be used to tighten the
on the
video head
and remove the
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simultaneously. If you prefer to remove one of the mounting bolts, remove
QR
plate, slide the bolt out, and replace the
QR knob
to hold it in place. When mounting your camera to the head,
is designed for an anti-twist hole found in the bottom of some cameras
QR plate
is installed. If preferred, you can remove the pin by unscrewing it
QR plate
with a flathead screwdriver.
QR plate
you will notice two protruding
QR plate
¼"-20 mounting bolt
/
"-16 mounting
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bolt
control
handle, and you will find a set of hex keys stored
QR plate
to your camera or lens.
QR
plate. In most cases you will be using the
/
"-16 mounting bolt
may be necessary with some gear.
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QR plate
(with your camera attached) into the top of the
QR platform
to find the best balance point before fully
video head
2.5mm hex key
to slide into the top of the
(2)
soft
QR plate
to achieve the best
QR knob
is repositionable—you
safety
bolts. These prevent the
if the
QR knob
is loosened accidentally.
stored in the
video head
more easily, but will
safety bolts
from the
Safety bolts
cover. When
4mm
QR platform
QR
QR
control
handle.
QR
plate.
Soft cover
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