Tripods are indispensable as stabilizing aids for photographers and videographers. For videographers, they allow stable, smooth shooting, and for photographers they allow the user to shoot and set exposures to slow for handheld or stabilizing important shots. The Precision Design PD-57TR gives the photographer and videographer this capability in a lightweight design complete with three-section quick release legs and a quick release camera plate. With the geared tripod head, the tripod reaches a maximum height of 57 inches.
Instructions
1. Unlock the quick-release plate by unscrewing the thumb screw on the back left of the tripod head and sliding the plate out the front.
2. Attach the camera to the tripod plate by screwing the screw on the plate into the screw hole on the base of the camera. Make sure the camera lens faces the front of the quick release plate. Set the camera and plate aside.
3. Adjust the tripod legs to the desired height by flipping up the leg locks, pulling down on the leg and flipping the leg locks back into place. Make sure each leg is extended by the same amount so the camera is level.
4. Slide the quick release plate back onto the tripod head by sliding it from the back to the front.
5. Tighten the thumb screw to lock the quick release plate and camera in place. Make sure this screw is tight to keep the camera from falling off the tripod.
6. Adjust the geared tripod head to the desired height using the crank on the left side of the tripod head.
7. Shoot as your normally would, pressing the shutter button slowly and holding it while the exposure is made to avoid shaking the camera on the tripod.
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