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- Page 1 QuickPan™ Magnum User’ s Guide Photographic VR Panoramic Tripod Head ( QPX-2 ) The professional’ s choice in Photographic VR tripod heads.
- 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 Examine the parts for any signs of shipping damage. In the event of shipping damage, immediately contact Kaidan to process claims. If any items are missing or you notice any damage, call Kaidan at 215-364-1778, between the hours of 10:00 am and 6:00 PM, Mon-Fri, EST.
- Page 4 This will accomodate the 1/4-20 threaded posts found on most tripods. If your tripod has a larger threaded post, then it is most likely a 3/8-16 thread, which is more common in Europe. Contact Kaidan for more information on obtaining a base plate that has the 3/8-16 thread.
- Page 5 Using the QuickPan™ HANGING THE INCREMENT ROTATION ANGLE The QPX-2 uses a spring-loaded plunger indexing mechanism. A spring-loaded brass plunger is located on the underneath side of the QuickPan. To remove the plunger, simply unscrew the unit from the base. When removing or replacing the plunger, be sure to hold on to the brass housing and not the dark colored adjusting screw which protrudes from the end of the plunger.
- Page 6 Chapter 4 Using the QuickPan™ DJUSTING THE SPRING FORCE OF THE PLUNGER The dark colored adjusting screw which protrudes from the end of the plunger is used to vary the force of the spring plunger. This adjustment is typically used to provide more force when the plunger is moved towards the center of the detent.
- Page 7 Chapter 5 Using the QuickPan™ HICH HOLE SHOULD The number of click-stop positions is determined by which hole the plunger is threaded into. It is also a function of which detent wheel is mounted on the base. The standard wheel, QPD-1, is gold colored and has 8, 12, 16, 20 and 36 posi- tions.
- Page 8 Chapter 6 Using the QuickPan™ TORING THE PLUNGER AND FREE ROTATION You may find that you don’ t want or need to use the click-stops. In this case, you can remove the spring plunger. When the plunger is removed it does not engage the holes on the detent wheel.
- Page 9 Chapter 7 Using the QuickPan™ TTACHING THE CAMERA BRACKET The camera bracket (i.e. QPU-2) simply screws onto the top of the detent wheel of the QuickPan. You don’ t need to tighten the bracket excessively. Most pan- oramas are produced by rotating the bracket in a clockwise direction (as viewed from above), and this action normally tightens the bracket.
- Page 10 Avoid soaking the rubberized cork faces of the camera bracket. In time, you may need a replacement spring plunger tip - simply contact Kaidan and we’ll send you a replacement at a nominal cost. Every so often you should remove the detent wheel and plunger assembly and clean these “hidden”...
- Page 11 Chapter 9 Using the QuickPan™ ’ OW DO OCATE MY AMERA ODAL OINT This is one of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to QTVR panorama creation. Once you understand the basics, you’ll be able to easily locate the nodal point for any camera and lens combination. Simply put, the nodal point is the point inside your camera where the light rays converge and flip over.
- Page 12 You should be able get these at a good photographic supply store. Kaidan also has these levels for sale at competitive prices. DJUSTMENT...
- Page 13 Looking through the viewfinder align a close object (brick wall) with a faraway object (telephone pole). As you rotate the camera from side-to-side there should be no relative movement between the two objects as shown to the right. If, as shown to the right, the two objects move with respect to one and another in...
- Page 14 5: H BOUT ANGEFINDER AMERAS A rangefinder camera is a camera where you look through a separate viewfinder and not through the actual lens. The process is basically the same. Locate the Side-to-Side adjustment as discussed in Step 1. When it comes to the Fore-Aft adjustment, you won’...
- Page 15 Chapter 10 Taking Photos with the QuickPan™ OW MUCH VERLAP The amount you turn the camera for each shot varies. It is dependent on a number of factors such as the field of view (the angle) of your camera and lens, as well as which program you intend to use.
- Page 16 We would also like to see the results of your work and would be glad to consider placing your work on our website, or to put a link to your website as well. Thank you, The Kaidan team. Page - 16...