Functional Description; Setup - P+S Technik WEISSCAM HS-2 User Manual

2. Functional description

2.1 Setup

2.1.1 Camera Support
Attaching using a bridge plate:
Compatible bridge plates are the ARRI BP-5 and BP-8 for Standard35 format.
Position the bridge plate with the screwed-on adapter plate on the bottom of the camera.
Allow the parallel pin to engage into the bore provided and fasten the screw so that it is securely
tightened. You can now slide the bridge plate onto the dovetail plate.
Attaching using ARRI or Chrosziel quicklock plates:
The camera is equipped with an integrated interface for the quicklock plates as used with HD
cameras. interface connects well with ARRI and Chrosziel quicklock plates. The Sony VCT-14 is
currently not supported.
The interface is located underneath the bridge plate adapter plate screwed onto the bottom of the
camera. Unscrew the adapter plate. Then position the camera on the guide rails of the quicklock
plate and slide it forwards until the safety lever can be engaged. Check that the camera is firmly
and securely attached.
Tripod head:
Due to the weight of the camera, use tripod heads with a diameter of 150 mm only.
Examples of suitable tripod heads:
ARRIHEAD (C)
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ARRI Fluid Heads
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Sachtler 150H
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O´Connor 2575
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Attaching handles / accessories:
Both camera sides have rosettes, which can be used to attach the handle system provided as well
as additional accessories. ¼ inch screws are used for fastening the devices.
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