4.2 HANDGRIP
The XTRprod body includes a wooden handgrip, short 15mm rods, rod
coupler and Lemo2 cable as standard. The handgrip, which is designed
to be used for comfortable handheld operation, can also be used to provi-
de on/off control on the battery side of the camera while on the tripod.
4.2.1 Mounting the Handgrip
Screw in one 15mm short rod into each of the two recepticles on
the front housing of the camera below the lens port. Slide the cou-
pler over the two rods to the desired location and fasten its center
wing nut to secure the rods in position. Attach the handgrip to the
coupler by mating the star plate on the coupler to that on the hand-
grip, adjusting to the desired position and fastening the T screw of
the handgrip. Connect the Lemo2 cable between the handgrip and
camera body to add on/off capability to the handgrip. The Lemo2
connector is located on the battery side of the camera at the front of
the accessory box.
4.2.2 Handgrip On/Off Functions
Both camera run and test functions are available from the handgrip.
While hand-holding the camera, pressing the rocker switch to the
right provides camera run, pressing the switch to the left provides
test. Unlike the body switch, the camera test position of the hand-
grip is a momentary switch. Pressing and holding the switch opens
the shutter and advances the mechanism 1/2 frame. Pressing and
immediately releasing this switch advances the mechanism one full
frame at a 1/4 sec exposure time. This function allows the use of the
handgrip as a simple intervalometer.
4.2.3 Handgrip Adjustments
The handgrip rotation should be adjusted for maximum handheld
operating comfort. Loosen the T screw and rotate the handgrip at
the star plate until a more comfortable position is found.
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