Promaster Key Grip Video Tripod kit Quick Start Manual page 4

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
REMOVING AND MOUNTING THE HEAD
You may choose to remove the included
wish to mount the Key Grip
Locate the 2.5mm hex key
grub screws found on the rim of the
and the leveling base lock knob
tripod's soft leg grip
counterclockwise to loosen it from the
from the tripod.
You can now mount a different head to the
installed, be sure to re-tighten 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
3
8
bolt
video head to a different tripod, monopod, or grip item.
stored within the Key Grip's
leveling
are tight. Take ahold of the
with your other hand. While holding the tripod steady, turn the
leveling
grub screws
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
video head and install a different type of head. Or you may
control
base. Ensure that both the
video head
base. Continue turning the head until it is fully released
/ "-16 connection on the
3
8
to secure it in place.
(3)
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
handle. Use the hex key
pan lock knob
with one hand and the
video head
leveling base. Once the head is
QR platform
QR
QR
control handle.
QR plate.
Soft cover
to loosen the
on the head