Custom Brackets HDV PRO Kit - Manual

Attaching the camera plate to the bracket
Attaching a camera to the camera plate
Attaching the low view handle to the bracket
Attaching the MC shoe mounts to the bracket
Attaching the Extension Bars to the bracket
Attaching the camera neck strap to the bracket
(MC) shoe mount
(For locking-ring
components)
Fold-in legs
HDV Extension Bar
(Locking shoe mount)
Camera mounting plate
(with 1/4 - 20 screw)
Attach the camera mounting plate to the bracket using the two screws (8-32 threads x 1/2” long socket
head) and Allen wrench (5/64”) supplied with your bracket. Install screws from underneath the bracket.
There are five different positions that the camera mounting plate can be placed in. The position of the
camera mounting plate will allow access for replacing the battery.
Attach your camera with lens positioned to the front of the bracket. Tighten the “D” style camera screw
completely. Best position is to position the screw in the middle of the slot.
The top of the bracket was designed to give users many ways to place components. The handle
position (side to side & front to back) is the location for the best balance. The handle can be positioned
with face open towards the front or the back. Once the final position is determined, tighten the handle
down with the “D” style screw.
The kit includes (2) MCs (shoe mount for locking-ring components. The location of these can be in on
of the (3) slots or the holes on either end. Once final location is determined, tighten the MC down with
the “D” style screw.
The kit includes (2) Extension Bars (extended locking shoe mounts). The location of these can be in on
of the (3) slots. They can be positioned towards the front or back of the bracket. This allows placement
of any component in the perfect position while helping maintain a disired balance of the setup. Once
final location is determined then, tighten the Extension Bar down with the “D” style screw.
The use of a camera neck strap to help stabilize the setup is suggested. Pushing on the bracket with
even the slightest tension upon the back of your neck from your strap, will help steady and stablize the
setup, allowing smoother shooting techniques.
At either end of the bracket there is a slot to attach each end of the neck strap (see Figure #1). Attach
the strap through the slot similar to attaching the strap to the camera. Other neck straps are available
through Photographic suppliers.
Figure #1
Slot for
neck strap
Slot for
neck strap
Holes for mounting components
(3) Slots for mounting components
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Made in USA Innovative Camera Supports
HDV Extension Bar
(Locking shoe mount)
(MC) shoe mount
(For locking-ring
components)
Low view handle
(Comfortable foam grip)
Comfortable foam grips
Accessory holes &
oppitional fold-in legs position
Attaching the bracket to a tripod or monopod
The HDV PRO includes a 1/4-20 threaded hole on the base. To attach to a tripod or monopod, place the
base on the 1/4-20 mounting stud and screw it into the base until it is firmly attached.
Foot
Front View
* * Important * *
Screws for the three slots must be
installed and removed at these locations
or screw may be damaged and warranty voided