Manfrotto MH293D3-Q2 - Camera Accessory Manual

Table of Contents

Contents

1 INTRODUCTION
2 SET UP
3 SPECIFICATIONS
4 Documents / Resources
- 4.1 Download manual

INTRODUCTION

The MH293D3-Q2 3-way head is ideal for DSLR cameras. Its folding handles make it especially suitable for travelling photographers.

KEY FEATURES

Repositionable handle optimizes space during transportation
Ergonomically designed control handles
Quick release plate
3 leveling bubbles (not included in the MK290LTA3-3W)

SET UP

FITTING THE HEAD TO A TRIPOD

Move the levers to their working positions:

Loosen handgrip "B" by turning it anticlockwise
Move handgrip "B" round to its working position, as shown in figure 1
Tighten handgrip "B" by turning it clockwise

The head's 3/8" female thread "E" fits any standard tripod's 3/8" male screw. The handles can be used to tighten the head on the tripod. If the tripod plate has anti-rotation screws, these can be tightened against the base of the head.

REMOVING THE QUICK RELEASE PLATE FROM THE HEAD

REMOVING THE QUICK RELEASE PLATE FROM THE HEAD
Turn lever "P" fully in the direction of the arrow in order to release plate "L".

ATTACHING THE QUICK RELEASE PLATE TO A CAMERA

ATTACHING THE QUICK RELEASE PLATE TO A CAMERA

Plate "L" is fastened to a camera by screw "M", which fits the ¼" female thread on the underside of the camera body. Align the camera lens with the "LENS" arrow marking on the bottom of the plate "L". Ring "Q" is used to fasten the plate against the camera body; before use, the plate should be securely tightened against the camera, but WITHOUT APPLYING FORCE which could damage the camera thread.

MOUNTING THE CAMERA ON THE HEAD

MOUNTING THE CAMERA ON THE HEAD - Part 1

MOUNTING THE CAMERA ON THE HEAD - Part 2

Push ring "Q" (figure 3) down so that it lies flat against the plate "L".
Open lever "P" and hold it open whilst attaching the camera by slotting camera plate "L" into the top of the head as shown in figure 4.

warning Release lever "P" and push it closed to ensure that plate "L" is firmly held in place and the camera is fitted securely to the head (figure 5).

REMOVING THE CAMERA FROM THE HEAD

REMOVING THE CAMERA FROM THE HEAD

To remove plate "L" turn lever "P" fully in the direction of the arrow.

USING AND POSITIONING THE HEAD

USING AND POSITIONING THE HEAD
Handgrip "A" controls and locks both pan and vertical tilt movements.
Handgrip "B" controls and locks leveling movements.
Turn the control handle(s) anticlockwise to loosen the head and allow the camera to be rotated to the desired position. Lock the head and camera in position by turning the handle(s) clockwise.