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- Page 1 KiWi™ 900/950 User’ s Guide Photographic VR Panoramic Tripod Head Designed expressly for the Nikon Coolpix 900, 900S and 950 Digital Cameras...
- Page 2 Copyright Information Kaidan Warranty and Return Policy A • Limited Warranty B • Warranty Exclusions C • Product Return Policy Kaidan will issue a refund to customer’s account if the following condi- tions are satisfied: • • • • •...
- Page 3 Setting Up Your KiWi 900/950™ NPACKING THE The KiWi 900/950 is shipped in a single box and consists of the components de- tailed below. Please make sure that all parts are included. Examine the parts for any signs of shipping damage. In the event of shipping damage, immediately con- tact Kaidan to process claims.
- Page 4 The two discs that come standard with the KiWi 900/950 provide for 14 and 18 shots per revolution. Use the 18 position detent disc when capturing images with the normal wide-angle setting of the camera.
- Page 5 The 14 position detent disc (included with your bracket) is for use with the optional Nikon wide angle lens (available from Nikon for the Coolpix 900/950). To install a different disc, simply align the keyed slot and push the disc into the recess.
- Page 6 DJUSTING THE ETENT ORCE The spring plunger that provides the detent action can also be adjusted to vary the force. Use a flat blade screw driver to move the plunger in and out as desired. A convenient way to adjust the plunger is to screw the plunger all the way in until it gently bottoms out.
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Page 7: Shooting Panoramas
OUNTING THE AMERA The KiWi 900/950 also comes with a Camera Adjustment Shoe to help keep your camera mounted vertically. It also makes it easy to remove and replace your cam- era in the same position. Before the camera is attached, loosen the knob on the Camera Adjustment Shoe. - Page 8 AMERA CONTINUED The KiWi 900/950 is designed to be used at the standard wide-angle setting or with the additional 24mm wide-angle Nikon lens. The two threaded mounting holes directly above the slot on the camera bracket will position the camera at its proper nodal point setting for either configuration.
- Page 9 AKING THE PHOTOS The KiWi 900/950 has a female 1/4-20 thread on the bottom of the Indexing Hub for mounting to most standard tripods. When ready to shoot, make sure that the KiWi 900/950 is securely attached to the tripod. Use a tripod that is sturdy, ideally one that has a center support system of braces to help keep the camera and KiWi 900/950 from excessive flexing.
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Page 10: Using Other Lenses
VR panoramas. 1: T Once the camera is fastened to the KiWi 900/950 Pan Head, the center of the lens will be directly over the pivot axis. No side-to-side adjustment will be needed. - Page 11 2: T LIGHTLY ARDER Put the Captive Camera Knob in the long slot of the Vertical Bracket. This will allow you to slide the camera (along with the Camera Adjustment Shoe) as re- quired. Note: This step is most easily accomplished outside. Find a vertical edge or line, such as a doorway or edge of a building.
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Page 12: Actual Position
However, with the Coolpix 900 series, the viewfinder is not viewing the exact same image as what the CCD (imaging chip) is seeing. Therefore, in order to accurately determine at what posi- tion along the slot does the nodal point lay, you’ll need to take a series of test... - Page 13 We have included a friction pad cork strip to be used with the Coolpix 950 camera only. See Fig. A below for the correct placement.NOTE: If you are using the Coolpix 900 camera the cork does not need to be installed.
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