User manual VARIZOOM AUTORIG

[. . . ] VariZoom USER MANUAL AutoRig www. varizoom. com The VariZoom Autorig is a specially modified tripod apparatus designed to mount onto vehicles. All required accessories fit neatly into the provided case making setup and breakdown very simple and fast. [. . . ] Attach the suction cups to the tripod legs. Spread the tripod legs all the way to full spread position. Locate the most rigid areas on the car-hood and mount the vacuum cups on them. Put the tripod on the hood and press it gently to activate the suction cups. Position the tripod with two legs pointing to the rear view mirrors and the third leg pointing straight in front towards the bumper. Adjust the spread of the back leg to compensate for the hoods slope and level the tripod. Insert the safety straps into the buckles, first secure the top safety strap by securing the flat hook to the edge of the car hood. Place the hooks so opposite straps will apply counter force against each other. Make sure the hooks will not slide when driving, find parallel opposite hood edges or concave or straight edges, avoid using arched edges. Pull and tighten the straps with reasonable force, be careful not to bend the car's body!The tripod is now safe and you can mount the camera on it. Use the leveling knobs to fine-tune your side tilt and to bring the camera to a level related to the car's body outlines. For side mounting follow the steps listed above with one special provision: *4. [. . . ] Attach the ball head or any other 3/8 camera or quick release assembly to the carriage or to one of the arm's ends. Make sure everything is locked before a shoot. This product is covered by a 2 year manufacturers warranty. VariZoom Lens Controls©2006 www. varizoom. com [. . . ]