Induro SA BallHead User Manual

Sa-series ballheads, Operating instruction

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SA-Series BallHeads

OPERATING INSTRUCTION

Thank you for making Induro your choice for professional
photographic gear. Before using this equipment please
read these instructions for proper use and the best
performance.

THE SA SERIES PARTS DIAGRAM

Camera screws

Quick release plate

Spirit level

Patented dual security lever

Mounting

Quick release plate locking lever

Ball locking knob

チ All data are the mean data, since this series camera head is constituted by many parts. Therefore, there is a little

difference between the real product and the data.

TABLE OF BH SERIES

P. 4

THE SA SERIES OPERATING METHODS

IDENTIFYING BALL HEAD MODEL NUMBERS

P.1

Quick release plate

3.P

2nd

lock lever

P.6

P.2

2nd

lock lever

P. 5

Prefix1

st

and 2 Digit

nd

Locking System

Balanced for Series

SA = Single action

0 = Series 0
01 = Series 0 & 1
12 = Series 1 & 2
23 = Series 2 & 3
34 = Series 3 & 4

Your Induro SA Ball head has been designed for years of maintenance

free use. Please follow the guidelines below to ensure the best

performance, reliability and durability expected from Induro Gear.

1. Do not exceed the maximum specified load capacity (see product

specification chart)

2. Always ensure that the ball lock is tightly engaged before mounting a

camera onto the head !

3. Do not use the ball head below temperatures of - 4 C or above +158 F

(- 20 C / +70 C)

4. Always clean and dry the ball head after it has been exposed

0

0

0

0

to wet, dusty, sandy or salty conditions. Your SA ball head is not

recommended for use in salt water. Clean the ball head with a mild soap and

soft cloth. Remove any dust, dirt or sand from the ball, ball lock lever and

threads, and all moving parts.

5. Use the correct series ball head with the recommend series tripod to avoid

unequal balancing issues.

6. Do not over tighten locking levers, as this could damage the ball head locking

mechanism.

USER NOTICE:

OPERATION

Before using your SA Ball head, make sure you are using the correct size ball

head for the tripod series and camera weight intended. Always engage any

safety locks on the support head to prevent any accidental dismounting.

1.Quick Release Plate: (See figure 1) The SA-Series incorporates a quick

release plate system. It offers a quick method of mounting or releasing a

camera or equipment from the tripod head. It's important that the correct quick

release plate be used along with the proper mounting screw (3/8 or 1/4-20 )

The quick release includes a spring-loaded positioning pin. This pin prevents

twisting of the quick release plate while mounted on the camera. If the camera

or equipment that provides a positioning pinhole, make sure

the quick release positioning pin inserts into the hole.

2.Quick Release Locking Lever: (See figure 2) The SA-Series includes a

patented dual lock quick release system. When used properly, it offers a

secondary security lock. To remove the quick release plate, squeeze both

levers (see figure 3) and pull the lever out. The quick release plate will release

and can be removed. To reconnect the quick release plate, squeeze both levers

and pull the lever out. Insert the quick release plate towards the opposite side

of the locking lever first than press the quick release plate down (See figure 3).

A spring loaded release pin will automatically engage the locking system and

the locking levers will return to the lock position.

3.Single Action Ball Lock: (See figure 5) The single action ball-locking lever

controls all movements of the SA-Series ball heads. When released the ball

head and the camera mounting platform can move freely within the range of the

yoke opening. Two U-shaped openings on opposite sides provide 90-degree

movement of the camera platform. The single action ball-locking lever is spring

-loaded and can be repositioned when it is in the lock position to accommodate

a desired lever position.

4.Head Mounting: (See figure 6) When mounting the SA-Series ball head onto

an Induro tripod position the 3/8 female thread, located on the bottom of the

ball head on to the 3/8 male screw found on the tripod mounting platform.

Screw the ball head until it is firm in contact with the tripod-mounting platform

and is tightly secure. For additional security and a more permanent mount,

some tripods including all Induro tripods and monopod include setscrews to

securely mount the tripod head. Once the tripod head is screwed onto the

center mounting screw (3/8 or 1/4 -20) tighten each of the three set screws

with the provided Allen wrench until there are tightly secured.

Camera Support Gear

8 Westchester Plaza, Elmsford, NY 10523

Phone: 914- 347- 3300 Fax: 914- 347- 3309

E- mail:

info@ indurogear.com

www.indurogear.com

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H

30

36

44

B -1

H

B -2

H

4

6

8

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0.41

0.51

78x70x92

84x70x97

B -00

H

62x61x71
62x61x71

0.21

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24

MOEAL

NO

Platform

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