User's Manual

7.Adjusting the Ball Head
8.Unlocking the Ball Head：
Figure 5-1
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Figure 5-2
Figure 5-4
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Figure 7-1
Figure 7-2
Figure 8-1
Figure 8-2
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6.Basic Operation:5.Factory Setting
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Announcements
Do not exceed the recommended load limit of the ball head and/or tripod. (Please refer to product specifications)
Please make sure that the locks are securely tightened when in use.
This product should not be used in environments that exceed the following conditions (-40 ~ +100°C/-40 ~212°F).
When used in damp, dirty or dusty environments, please clean and dry thoroughly after use, to assure proper functioning in the
future.
Please keep from high temperatures and direct exposure to bright sunlight for extended periods of time.
To protect your camera gear, please remove it from the tripod/ball head when transporting from place to place.
Prevent sand, grit and other foreign matter from getting into the interior of the Ball Head. If the Ball Head does not move smoothly,
please use a clean, soft cloth to gently wipe the Ball mechanism.
There is no need to lubricate any parts of this product. The addition of lubricants will gum up the mechanisms and reduce their
normal gliding characteristics. The construction of Sirui professional Ball Heads is very precise, so extra maintenance is not
needed.
Please keep this product away from all electrical power sources.
e.Camera Screw Usage
The 1/4" screw with buckle can only be used in the middle
slot of the QR Plate. The standard 1/4” screw can be used in
the left or right slot, if the position of your camera's 1/4"
tripod socket is off-center , as shown in Figure 3-2.
5.Factory Setting
a.As shown in Figure 5-1, turn the Main Locking Knob in a
clockwise direction about 1/2 turn. Next, turn the Friction
Adjustment Dial in a counter-clockwise direction until it
stops. Loosen the Main Locking Knob by turning in a
counter-clockwise direction until it stops.
b.As shown in Figure 5-2, while slowly rocking the camera,
turn the Main Locking Knob clockwise until you feel the
resistance you desire. Then turn the Friction Adjustment Dial
clockwise until it stops (Figure 5-3).
c.Turn the blue Calibration Ring (around the Main Locking
Knob) to the 0 position (Figure 5-4).
6.Basic Operation
7.Adjusting the Ball Head
Mount your camera onto the Ball Head. While holding the
camera, loosen the Main Locking Knob (Figure 7-1). The ball
head will be very loose, so you will need to adjust the
amount of resistance you prefer. Rotate the Friction
Adjustment Knob that is in the Main Locking Knob in a
counter-clockwise position until it stops. While slowly rocking
the camera, tighten the Main Locking Knob until you feel the
resistance you desire. The friction adjustment should be set
so that there is enough resistance to prevent the camera
from easily tipping over, while giving you the ability to make
adjustments to camera position without having to use
excessive force. This becomes very useful when using
telephoto lenses and when critical alignments need to be
made. When the resistance level you want is achieved, stop
turning the Main Locking Knob. Turn the Friction Adjustment
Knob in a clockwise position until it stops (Figure 7-2).
You may want to start shooting immediately or you can
tighten the Main Locking Knob to firmly lock the head in
place. Before locking the Ball Head, you may want to use
the bubble levels to make sure it will be horizontal.
8.Unlocking the Ball Head
You may find that the Ball Head is locked in position (usually
from excessive force) and needs to be released. Please
follow the below instructions, paying attention to the turning
directions.
If possible, mount the Ball Head on the tripod and turn the
Main Locking Knob in a clockwise direction (Figure 8-1).
Turn the Friction Adjustment Dial in a counter-clockwise
direction until it stops (Figure 8-2).
Note: the Quick Release plate has a strap holder that allows
you to attach many popular camera straps directly onto
the plate. Please make sure that the Quick Release
plate is securely attached to the camera, to prevent the
possibility of the camera detaching from the plate.
Please check this attachment regularly.
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