Gitzo GH1382TQD Series 1 Traveler Center Ball Head with Arca-Type Screw Knob QR Receiver - Manual (Page 6)

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FIG. 1 – How to remove the camera plate
Hold the camera plate, loosen screw “C” as shown in the diagram, and lift the
plate out of the quick release adaptor.
FIG. 2 – How to mount the camera on the plate
To tighten the plate “A”, you can use
- a coin
- hex key “E”
- the screw’s flip ring
The plate can be mounted on the camera/lens in different directions.
FIG. 3 – How to mount the camera on the head
Insert the camera and plate from above. Tighten knob “C” to lock the camera
securely in place. The quick release adaptor allows the sliding of the plate
when the locking lever is not fully locked, and includes a safety pin that
prevents accidental fallings of the camera.
FIG. 4 – Locking / friction control
B Ball movement lock
H Ball friction control (not supplied on all models)
L Pan movement lock
P Index for pan
FIG. 5 – Usage with other brand plates
The quick release adaptor is also designed to accommodate some plates
with similar dimensions. Test your plate by mounting it on the quick release
adaptor.
If the safety pin blocks the mounting of the plate, or prevents the sliding of the
plate, remove the safety pin.
In addition to reading these instructions, it is also important to read the
general instructions printed on the warranty card packed with your product.