Miller Compass 25 - Manual (Page 7)

7
C of G
Sliding Paltform
Sliding
Platform
Lock
Fig. 5
2 C a m e r a S e t - u p .
2.1 Remove the CAMERA PLATE by pulling down the SAFETY
TAB while rotating the QUICK RELEASE KNOB to the left.
The CAMERA PLATE should pop out.
2.2 Refer to the Camera’s owners manual for correct method of
attachment to the CAMERA PLATE. Inspect the CAMERA
PLATE and remove the 1/4” and 3/8” screws or the 1/4” +
PIN CARRIAGE (DVCAM mount) as required. The 1/4” and
3/8” screws can be stored underneath the SLIDING
PLATFORM (fig. 1).
2.3 Attach camera accessories and the battery to the camera, it
is recommended to estimate the camera’s Centre of Gravity
(C of G) for the purpose of correctly positioning the camera
on the CAMERA PLATE. 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 2.5.
2.4 Attach the CAMERA PLATE to the camera or the QUICK
RELEASE TRIPOD ADAPTOR and securely tighten the
screws.
2.5 Align the CAMERA PLATE with the SLIDING PLATFORM
and slide it in until the safety mechanism is engaged.
2.6 Release the SLIDING PLATFORM LOCK and slide the
SLIDING PLATFORM such that the camera’s C of G is
directly above the centre axis of the Fluid Head and tighten
the SLIDING PLATFORM LOCK (fig.5). If this can not be
achieved then reposition the CAMERA PLATE on the
Camera or the QUICK RELEASE TRIPOD ADAPTOR –
step 2.4. This will ensure that the system has maximum
stability .
Operating Instructions