User's Manual

Using the

Spyder Pod

System

(continued)

Adjusting & locking camera plate leg joints

The mounting stage of the Spyder Pod has three leg attachment points

that are each fitted with two positive locking ratchet joints, one for tilt

(26) and one for swivel (27). Each locking ratchet joint has a quick-

turn knurled lock ring that makes adjusting a breeze. This innovative

ratchet lock system improves on the usual friction lock method

through a spring-loaded ball bearing mechanism. You can unlock and

lock each joint with a slight twist of the wrist and no pressure. The

joints are marked for easy reference (28).

To adjust the tilt or swivel of each leg, first make sure the lock ring on

the appropriate joint is in the UNLOCK position, then adjust the position

of the leg in the joint, moving the leg through the ratchet positions (29).

Finally, turn the lock ring back in the LOCK direction. Once locked, the

no-slip ratchet positioning system assures the camera won’t shake

from joint movement while the vehicle is in motion.

NOTE:

There is no need to

wrench the lock ring

tightly closed—the

lock will engage with a

gentle twist in the right

direction.

User’s GUide

SPYDER

POD

VEHICLE CAMERA

MOUNTING SYSTEM