Promaster 24P Video Tripod Kit Owner's manual

Brand
Promaster
Model
24P Video Tripod Kit
Category
Tripods
Type
Owner's manual
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ASSEMBLY:)
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Attaching)the)Handles)
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Understanding)the)Bowl)System)and)Flat)Base)
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Mounting)the)Quick)Release)Plate)to)Your)Camera)
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Note:&The&plate&does&not&have&a&front&or&back.&It&can&be&mounted&either&direction&and&will&function&fine&with&the&
tripod.&&
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Mounting)your)Camera)
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Note:&When&the&Quick&Release&Button&(4)&is&released&(not&pushed&in)&a&safety&catch&should&prevent&the&camera&from&
accidentally&sliding&out&of&the&head&when&the&Quick&Release&Knob&(3)&is&loosened.&However,&you&should&always&keep&a&
strong&hold&on&your&camera&and&lens&for&extra&security&to&prevent&it&from&falling&when&the&Quick&Release&Knob&(3)&is&
loosened.&&
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OPERATION:)
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Adjusting)and)Extending)the)Legs)
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Note:&Be&sure&not&to&overtighten&any&of&the&Leg&Locks&(12).&They&have&hard&stopping&points.&If&you&force&one&of&the&
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Note:&It&is&important&for&the&camera&to&be&properly&balanced&on&the&head&(using&the&QR&plate’s&sliding&design)&for&the&
tilt&to&work&correctly.&If&the&camera&rig&is&out&of&balance&the&tilt&will&not&provide&smooth&movements.&
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Using)the)Accessory)Ports)
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Promaster 24P Video Tripod Kit Owner's manual

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Promaster
Model
24P Video Tripod Kit
Category
Tripods
Type
Owner's manual
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