Operation; Installing The Head On A Tripod; Mounting The Camera - Vinten Vision 8 Operator's Manual

Installing the head on a tripod

The Vision 8 pan and tilt head is supplied with an integral 100 mm ball mount, designed for instal-
lation on a compatible Vinten Vision tripod.
Adaptors are available which enable the head to be installed on tripods or pedestals fitted with
other mountings. These are listed under 'Optional Accessories'.
To install the head, remove the bowl clamp assembly (12) from the head, position the head on the
tripod and refit the bowl clamp assembly from below. Level the head with the aid of the level bub-
ble (13) and tighten the bowl clamp. The level bubble may be illuminated by pressing the switch
(4). The light will extinguish after approximately 15 seconds.

Mounting the camera

Mounting the camera(3/8 in. mounting screws)
Remove the slide plate (9) from the head by releasing the slide plate clamp (10), pressing the slide
lock release (8) and pulling the plate out to the rear.
Attach the slide plate to the camera or camera mounting plate under the approximate centre of
the camera's weight using both mounting screws (15).
Set the platform level and apply both the pan and tilt brakes (5, 7).
Push the slide plate and camera into the track in the platform, ensuring the slide lock release (8)
snaps into position.
Balance the head (see Balancing the head).
Mounting the camera (VHS adaptor)
The optional VHS adaptor (21) consists of a VHS pin and a 1/4 in. BSW camera mounting screw
connected by a plastic link.
To mount the camera using the VHS adaptor, proceed as follows:
Remove the slide plate (9) from the head by releasing the slide plate clamp (10), pressing
the slide lock release (8) and pulling the plate out to the rear.
Remove the two 3/8 in. BSW camera mounting screws (15) from the slide plate.
Position the VHS (21) adaptor in the longer slot in the slide plate, with the pin facing for-
wards. Screw the pin securely into the slide plate.
Secure the slide plate to the camera with the 1/4 in. BSW camera mounting screw, ensuring
the pin engages in the hole in the camera.
Set the platform level and apply both the pan and tilt brakes (5, 7).
Push the slide plate and camera into the track in the platform, ensuring the slide lock re-
lease (8) snaps into position.
Balance the head (see Balancing the head).

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