7. Adjusting The Tilt: To adjust the tilt angle of the tripod, turn the tilt adjuster
handle counter-clockwise until it reaches the quick plate adjuster, then place
your thumb on the white circle and pull the handle outward. Turn the handle
clockwise and release the handle back in.
Repeat this process if necessary to loosen
the tension further and achieve the tilt angle
desired. To tighten the tilt adjuster handle
reverse this process.
8. Using The Feet: The rubber feet on the
Ravelli AVT tripod can be removed or
retracted to reveal the turf spikes that are
ideal for carpet, grass or any area that has a
soft, non-slip surface. To remove the rubber
feet, firmly hold the tripod with one hand
and with the other, grasp one of the feet,
then pull down and outward. To retract the rubber feet, simply turn the feet in
a clockwise rotation until it reaches the top of the threads.
Notes On Panning: For smooth consistent panning, the pan adjuster knob can
be fined tuned by either tightening or loosening the knob until the right
amount of resistance is obtained. Turning the knob clockwise will tighten it
and make panning slow and firmer. Turning the knob counter-clockwise to
loosen it and will make panning fast and easy. Finding the right amount of
panning resistance will give you smooth and optimal speed for great captures.
We also recommend the use of sand bags to provide greater stability when
panning.
Notes On The Bubble Level: The included bubble level is a guide. The exact
level position of the tripod depends on the extension of the legs, the angle of
the legs, whether or not the surface the tripod is sitting on is level or not etc.
Also, the bubble level is mid-level on the tripod head and slightly off of dead
center. Thus, it may read perfectly level with the tripod head pointing in one
directly and then read something other than perfectly level during a pan. Also,
it is possible for the tripod to be level at the base of the head where the level is
but off slightly above or below the level. If it is crucial to the user to have
perfect true level, we recommend using a professional separate level at least 6
inches in length or more.
