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Figure 32

Now use the CAMERA MOUNTING SCREW to

attach the DOVETAIL QUICK RELEASE PLATE to

your camera.

(See Figure 32)

NOTE: The CAMERA MOUNTING SCREW comes with

a no-tools required adapter. To ensure maximum

tightness, it is suggested you still tighten the

CAMERA MOUNTING SCREW with a screwdriver (not

provided).

WARNING: Do not over tighten this screw. Over

tightening could break the THREADED INSERT on

your camera.

Figure 33

If all is correct, the DOVETAIL QUICK RELEASE

PLATE should now be securely fastened to your

camera.

(See Figure 33)

NOTE: If you can easily rotate the DOVETAIL QUICK

RELEASE PLATE on the base of your camera, even

though you have adequately tightened the CAMERA

MOUNTING SCREW, and you do not feel comfortable

tightening the CAMERA MOUNTING SCREW any

more, then you should think about using some sort

of a exible GASKET between your camera base and

QUICK RELEASE PLATE. You could use rubber tape,

or a square at piece of rubber (for example, creating

one by cutting up an old rubber dishwashing glove)

Figure 31

Now preferably sit down in a chair and place your

camera (base side up) in your lap. Then place and

center the DOVETAIL QUICK RELEASE PLATE

on the back side of your camera. The back of the

DOVETAIL QUICK RELEASE PLATE has an

inwards bevel which should be facing the back of

your camera while the front of the DOVETAIL QUICK

RELEASE PLATE has an outwards bevel which

should be facing the lens.

(See Figure 31)

Make sure the DOVETAIL QUICK RELEASE

PLATE is in alignment, square with the bottom of

your camera. (See Figure 31)

NOTE: If you have a video camcorder or lm camera that is larger than the one used in this manual, then you might wish

to rst nd the true front to back center of gravity of your camera by rolling the base of your camera on a pen until it is

balanced upon the pen. There are guide scale markings on the DOVETAIL QUICK RELEASE PLATE so you can remember

for later. (See Figure 34)