2575D Fluid Pan & Tilt Head
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Operation
Installing the head
The 2575D head may be installed onto standard tripods using either the Mitchell base and tie
down or the 150 mm ball base and tie down as required.
After securely mounting the head on to the tripod, use the bubble level to set it level. If
necessary, press the bubble level illumination button to view the bubble level in poor light
conditions.
Handles
Install the handles on the rosette handle mounts and adjust the position before tightening the
clamps. Adjust the length of the telescoping handle as desired.
Mounting a camera
To mount the camera:
1. Attach the mounting plate to the bottom of the camera/lens.
2. Engage the tilt lock pin.
3. Release the safety catch and pull out the platform release lever.
4. Slide the camera mounting plate on to the platform towards the right side of the head until a
loud "click" is heard. Once the platform hook engages the camera mounting plate, the
camera is captive, but not locked.
5. Alternatively, press down and hold the red platform hook release lever on the front left hand
side of the head, and position the camera mounting plate on top of the head. Release the
red hook release lever until the platform hook automatically secures the camera mounting
plate.
Warning!
Do NOT fit the head to a tripod that cannot support the combined mass of
the head and its full payload.
Warning!
Do not rely on the tilt lock when changing the payload. Always tilt the
platform horizontal and engage the tilt lock pin by placing it in the red
(engaged) position. The tilt pin will drop into the platform.
Ensure that the weight and C of G height of the total payload is within the
range for which the head is designed.
If you are installing the head on a crane, pedestal or dolly, lock the crane,
pedestal or dolly before installing the camera.
