SAFARI R1100 Operating Instructions Manual

Summary of R1100

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    Operating instructions tripod system #r1100

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    Pan lock pan handle concentric lock pan handle clamp slide lock lever camera platform tilt drag clamp nut bubble level tilt lock quick release clamp ¼” and pin carriage camera plate 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12..

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    Features and controls 55mm bowl leg angle lock leg cover leg lock lever rubber foot 1. 2. 3. 4. 5..

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    Operating instructions thank you for purchasing the safari tripod system for use with lightweight portable video camcorders. They are intended for use by operators using minidv camcorders in most environments. Handle mounting the head is supplied with a single pan handle and clamp, fitted to the rig...

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    Mounting your camera the best camera control can be achieved by mounting and balancing the camera’s centre of gravity over the centre axis of the head. The head is also equipped with a sliding camera platform to help you achieve this. 1) engage pan lock by rotating the lever clockwise until firm; en...

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    Tripod setup remove the tripod system from the carry bag and stand on a level surface. Setup 1. Separate legs slightly so they are parallel. 2. Working with each leg individually, release the leg lock levers (fig.4). 3. Extend to desired length and return leg lock levers to locked position. Repeat p...

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    Tripod pull down mid position setting the mid-angle position is self engaging after closing the leg from the fully spread position. The mid angle position will increase the footprint of the tripod system but offers optimum stability. Remove the camera from the tripod system. Close the tripod legs so...

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    Specifications description safari tripod system weight kg (lb) 3.6 kg (7.9)(including soft case) payload kg (lb) 5 kg (11.0) bowl diameter 55 mm ball levelling height above bowl mm (in) 114 mm (4.5) pan/tilt system fluid dampening system camera plate sliding camera plate attachment system ¼” screw w...