Sachtler Video 60 Plus Studio Fluid Head (Flat Base) - Supports 35-145 lbs - Handbuch (Seite 10)

Manual Video 60 Plus Studio
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front-heavy cameras are moved to the back by turning
the spindle anti-clockwise. You will find it easier when
holding the camera in a horizontal position.
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Secure sliding balance plate with clamping lever
(spindle drive is self-locking, clamping serves to elimi-
nate play).
On the Video 60 Plus Studio the lock of balance plate is
closed on the left side of the fluid head.
Caution: If you can’t manage to centre the camera, you
should move the V-plate to a different position
on the tripod mounting adapter.
3.6 Adjusting the camera’s counterbalance
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Hold the camera by securing the pan bar.
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Turn the counterbalance knob to that number which
best compensates for the weight of the camera.
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After each spring is released, check if the camera will
remain in a tilted position, without moving upwards or
downwards significantly.
Engaging or disengaging the right lever (small weight sym-
bol) will apply or release half a spring which will help to
select optimum counterbalance. When spring is engaged
lever should be in an upright position, metal pin is not
visible - if disengaged metal pin inside the lever is visible.
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Please note: A lower counterbalance setting becomes
immediately effective in any tilt position. An increase of
the counterbalance setting will only be effective in the
horizontal position (springs must click in audibly).
3.6.1 Engaging and disengaging of fixed counterbalance
springs (should only be performed in special situations)
The Video 60 Plus Studio has 4 fixed counterbalance
springs which are always engaged in position "1" of the
counterbalance knob. In certain situations it may be