Using A Tripod - Sony Z1 User Manual

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USING A TRIPOD

The tripod you are likely to use with the Z1 is the Manfrotto 501/525. It's a very good tripod and easy to
use.
It's a good idea to get your camera onto a tripod early on, unless you are shooting handheld. Even then it
can be useful. You can always take it off later, and you can adjust the settings and sort things out without
worrying about dropping it or putting it down.
Start by getting out the tripod and unclipping the legs. Pull them out so that the spreader lies flat on the
sticking out of it. You do this by loosening the screw-catch on one side, pressing the red release button
on the other side, and sliding the base plate off the tripod.
Carefully turn the camera upside-down. There are two holes, one plain and small, and one larger and
screw-threaded. These correspond to the plain post and the larger screw on the tripod's base-plate. Fit
them together and tighten the screw. For the last few turns you should use a coin or key to make sure it is
firmly fastened.
floor.
Then unclip the large catches at
the bottom of each leg, and pull
up until the top of the tripod is
roughly at chest height. Make
sure the legs are roughly the
same length, and do the catches
up again.
Remove the 'base plate'- the
oblong at the top with the screw
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