2.Mounting Your Camera
2.1 Remove the CAMERA PLATE by turning anti-clockwise the CAMERA PLATE LOCK and pushing the SAFETY RE-
LEASE on the PLATFORM.
2.2 Attach the CAMERA PLATE to the camera such that the Centre of Gravity (C of G) mark on the camera is approxi-
mately in the middle of the camera plate.
2.3 Tighten PAN/TILT LOCKS, mount the CAMERA PLATE to the PLATFORM non-locking side first. The side load
lock mechanism will capture camera plate (distinct click sound will be made when CAMERA PLATE is retained). CAM-
ERA PLATE will be able to slide freely until CAMERA PLATE LOCK lever is tightened.
2.4 Untighten TILT LOCK, slide the CAMERA PLATE such that the camera’s C of G is directly above the centre axis of
the Fluid Head, camera should be balanced (if not slide camera backward or forward). Once balanced tighten the
SLIDE LOCK LEVER (anti-clockwise) and tighten TILT LOCK. If this cannot be achieved then reposition the CAMERA
PLATE on the Camera –step 2.2.
NOTES:
1. Refer to the camera’s owners manual for correct method of attachment to the CAMERA PLATE. Remove the 1⁄
4” screw or 3/8” screw as required.
2. The camera’s C of G can be estimated by placing the camera on to a round rod and then shifting it backwards or
forwards until a balance point –C of G - is achieved. It is recommended to identify this point on the camera as it
will be useful in step 2.2.
3. Ensure CAMERA PLATE LOCK lever is tightened at all times when you are not finding C of G or mounting/
dismounting camera
3.Counterbalance Control
The counterbalance system was designed to neutralise the effect of the camera weight when it is tilted. The T8 Fluid
Head offers a 8 position counterbalance system which is operated with the Counterbalance (CB) SELECTOR. With the
T6 systems it is also possible to disengage counterbalance (position zero),
NOTE: Be careful when disengaging counterbalance as you could damage your equipment with an unwanted tilt drop.
The CB SELECTOR must be operated when the BASE PLATE is in a horizontal position. After changing the counter-
balance setting it may be necessary to tilt the camera back and forth to ensure that the CB spring has engaged.
3.1 For safety it is generally better to start at a higher counterbalance position (e.g. position 6) and work your way to
the correct setting, this is to reduce any chance of unwanted tilt drops.
3.2 Hold the camera and release the TILT LOCK, then gently tilt the camera from the horizontal position forward then
backward and observe its response. If the camera ‘springs back’ to the horizontal position then a lower counterbalance
setting is required, use the CB SELECTOR to cycle through all even number positions (eight positions including zero).
3.3 Correct counterbalance setting has been achieved when the camera does not spring back or drop when pan han-
dle is released.
