Oben LH-2510 User manual

LH-2510
Leveling Base Head
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INTRODUCTION
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The Oben LH-2510 is a du ra ble leveli ng base h ead that is a s uperb sol uti on for level in g a ca mera or cam corder independently of the tripod . It provides smooth and acc urate leve li ng of a tripod h ead up to ten degr ees i n any direction.
This le veli ng ba se head i s desig ned f or use with tripod s th at don’ t have bu ilt-in leve ls. The int egrated bubble lev el a ll ows for precise l eveling o f the cam era, a nd t he fluid m ot ion o f the adjustable base ens ur es t hat the c am era won’t slip when ret ighten in g. He x scr ew s th at le t you tighten the cam era to th e base as su re a se cu re atta ch ment.
The LH-2510 com es with a 3 /8-16 bottom soc ket for easy t ripod attachment, a nd a 1 /4-20 top stud for camer a attac hm ent . Addit ion al bus hi ngs are included to make the bo ttom soc ket an d top stud compat ib le w ith m ost tripod s, camera s, a nd camcorders.
When the terrai n or la ck of time pr event a dju sting each leg of a tr ipod , the LH-251 0 al lows for precise angle adjustm ent a nd a secure lo ck down once you hav e set t he l evel.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Features 4
Specifications 5
Operation 6
Mount Base to Tripod 5
Mount Camera to Base 6
Leveling the Camera 6
Warnings 7
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KEY FEATURES
D
F
A
B
C
D
E
A
1/4 ″-20 threaded mounting post
B
Fluid head (10° adjustment)
C
Rubber mounting pad
D
Tightening screws
E J
Bubble level
F K
Ratchet-style tightening screw
H
G
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G
Rubber base pad
H
3/8-16 treaded mounting socket
I
1/4 ″-3/8″ bushing 3/8-1/4 bushing Allen wrench
I
J
K
OPERATION
1. Mount Head to Tripod
Screw the le veling ba se head i nto the t ripod un ti l it is t ight.
Note: If the tr ipo d ha s a 1/4-2 0 threa ded p ost , first s crew th e 3/8 – 1/4″ bu sh ing int o th e bot tom socket a nd t ighten w ith a flat h ead screwd river. T hen scr ew the ba se head into th e tr ipod.
2. Mount Camera to Base
Once the base hea d ha s bee n securely at tached to th e tr ipod, att ach the cam era wit h the following steps:
1.Screw the ca mera into th e threa ded p ost o f th e base until it is ti ght .
Note: If the ca mera has a 3/ 8-16 threa ded s ock et , scr ew t he 1 /4 – 3/8 bushing onto the t hread ed post of th e base. T hen scr ew the cam era onto the post u ntil it is securely tightened.
2.S ecure the c am era by ti ghtening the t hree screw s ar ou nd t he ba se platfo rm w ith the Al len wrenc h.
Note: do not ove rt igh ten t he screws . Doi ng so can cause damag e to the ca mera.
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OPERATION
3. Leveling the Camera
1. T urn th e locki ng knob cou ntercl ockwise to loosen t he leveling base.
2. Lo oking a t the bubble lev el, adjust t he leve l of the ba se unti l the b ubble r ests in t he cente r of the c ircle .
3. Tur n the locki ng knob clockwise to t ighten and secure the l eveli ng base .
Note: If it is di cult t o operate the locki ng knob due to t he prox imity of th e camer a, utilize th e ratchet fu nction of th e locki ng knob:
• Pu ll the k nob out aw ay from
the b ase head, a nd tur n it to a position whe re you ca n operat e it without co ntacting the camera.
Specifications
Bottom diameter 2.5 (6.3 cm) Platform diameter 2.75 (7.0 cm) Height 2.0 (5.1 cm) Weight 11.0 oz. (312 g) Maximum load 25 lb. (11.3 kg) Adjustment range 10° any direction
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Warni ngs:
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• Please read and follow these instructions, and keep this manual in a safe place.
• Do not attempt to attach the base head to a tripod with the camera attached.
• Remove the camera from the head during setup or transport.
• Do not exceed the head’s maximum load capacity of 25 lbs. (11. 3 kg).
• Ensure that all appropriate locks are engaged when necessary.
• Do not operate in salt water. Dry the head if it becomes wet.
• Avoid long-term exposure to sunlight (to prevent damage to your camera).
• Keep out of reach of children.
OPERATION
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