Initial Setup - Promaster Key Grip Video Monopod Kit Quick Start Manual

INITIAL SETUP

When you first unbox the Key Grip Monopod, it will be stored in its padded fabric case. This bag
provides a great way to store and transport the monopod, and its interior pouch is a convenient place
for keeping accessories. Upon removing the monopod from the bag, you will find the
and quick release plate (QR plate)
this manual.
After removing the monopod from its bag, begin by unfolding the
down its leg release switch
upward. With the three legs unfolded, you can now set the monopod down and it will stand on its
own. Loosen the tilt adjustment knob
(the 0° mark on the head's
To return the 3-leg base
center of the base and hold it as you fold the leg upward.
Next, we want to make sure that the
attached. Unscrew the
keys stored within the handle. Two
in this manual; the smaller
silver-colored bolt on the underside of the
prevents the head from detaching by placing force against its base. Use the
that the screw is tight. If it is loose, first take ahold of the
is tight. Now rotate the head against the
tight. Finally, tighten the
Note, the grub screw
type of head to this monopod. Never operate the monopod or head unless the
ATTACHING YOUR CAMERA
(USING THE QUICK RELEASE PLATE)
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
attached to the
will snap into its locked position, preventing the leg from folding back
to bring the head to its standard position parallel with the ground
tilt scale). Tighten the knob to secure it in place.
to its folded position for storage, slide each
grub screw
handle end cap from the head's
4mm hex keys
2.5mm hex key
monopod platform
grub screw.
is typically only used when removing the
on the video head and remove the
3
simultaneously. If you prefer to remove one of the mounting bolts, remove
QR plate, slide the bolt out, and replace the
video head. These items will be discussed later in
is properly tightened so the
control
can be used for multiple functions discussed later
is used for grub screw
monopod platform. This is known as a
video head
in a clockwise direction to ensure it is
video head
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
(2)
3-leg base. As you pull each leg
leg release switch
video head
handle, and you will find a set of hex
adjustment. Notice a small,
grub screw
2.5mm hex key
and make sure its
or when attaching a different
grub screw
soft
QR plate to achieve the best
control handle
away from the
is securely
and it
to ensure
pan lock knob
is tight.
cover. When
4mm