User s Manual
FLUID HEAD PREFACE Thank you for purchasing E-IMAGE professional heads and tripods. This manual is an important tool for personnel who operate and maintain this equipment. Inside, you will find detailed information about E-IMAGE tripods and heads, and their proper use. We highly recommend you read the manual carefully and familiarize yourself with each section. There is also a section about safety and maintenance to help you keep your equipment in perfect condition and extend its life.
CONTENTS CONTENTS Fluid Head Specifications.………………….......... 1 Parts(GH03)……………………………….................. 2 Set up & Use..............……………………….......... 3-5 1.Installing the Pan Handle.……………...................... . 3 2.Removing the Quick Release Plate…....................... 3 3.Adjusting Tilt Position……………….......................... 4 4.Adjusting Pan Position………………......................... 4 5.Drag Adjustment for Pan and Tilt..…......................... 4 6.Mounting the Camera………….......................
PARTS(GH03) SPECIFICATIONS GH C B Head No. A D Fluid Head E-IMAGE No. E G Model No. Bowl size GH01 65mm GH03 75mm Load capacity Grades of drag Counterbalance Tilt range Temperature range 1.3kg 5kg Fixed Fixed +80°～-65° -3 0℃~60℃ 1kg 4kg Net weight GH05 75mm 1.7kg 3-8kg Fixed +90°～-60° -40℃～80℃ Fixed 0-2 +90°～-45° -30℃～60℃ GH06 75mm 1.6kg 6kg 0-3 0-5 +90°～-60° -40℃～80℃ GH08 75mm 1.7kg 8kg Fixed 0-6 +90°～-60° -40℃～80℃ GH10 75mm 1.
3.Adjusting Tilt Position Loosen the tilt locking knob G to change tilt position. Tighten the knob to lock the tilt position. SET UP & USE (GH03) 1.Install Pan Handle Place the pan handle E in the desired position on the pan handle mounting rosette F, then secure it by tightening pan handle locking thumb screw D. G E loose loose F lock lock 4.Adjusting Pan Position Loosen the pan locking knob J to change the pan position. Tighten the knob to lock the pan position. D 2.
EXTRA FUNCTIONS OF GH03,GH06 PLATE MOUNTING THE CAMERA 6. To mount a camera or camcorder, remove the quick release plate from the tripod head. Attach the plate to the camera using the included ¼”-20 or 3/6”-16 screw. Take care not to over-tighten the screw. Q 8.Extra Functions of GH03, GH06 plate The GH03 and GH06 fluid heads have a special clip that allows the GP1 quick release plate to be pressed down into place.
SET UP & USE(GH06-GH25) PARTS(GH06~GH25) 1. Installing Pan Handle Place the pan handle A in the desired position on the rosette M and tighten the locking thumb screw C, making sure the locking washer T is in place between the handle and rosette. Loosen the length adjustment knob B on the pan handle to adjust the length of the handle. Length adjustment is only available on GB2 and GB3 pan handles. D E C B A loose Bloose M lock C A lock K 2.
MOUTING THE CAMCORDER VIA ADAPTER MOUNTING THE CAMERA 4.Mounting a Large Camera with the PS-C VCT-14 Adapter 5.Mounting the Camera to the Quick Release Plate 4.1 Attach the quick release plate to the bottom of the VCT-14 mounting adapter (part no. PS-C) using the ¼”-20 or 3/8”-16 screws included with the head. Take care not to over-tighten the screws when mounting the plate. 5.1 Attach the quick release plate to the bottom of the camera using the included ¼”-20 or 3/8”-16 screws.
ADJUSTING COUNTERBALANCE & DRAG ADJUSTING PAN DRAG 6.Adjusting Counterbalance Settings Loosen the tilt locking knob H and hold the head steady with the pan handle. Turn the counterbalance dial I to a setting that allows the camera to remain in position without operator assistance. Lower numbers mean less tension; higher numbers use more tension to balance loads. 8. Adjusting Pan Drag Loosen the pan locking knob K. Use the pan drag adjustment dial L to set the desired amount of pan drag.
CHANGE BATTERY OF ILLUMINATED LEVELING BUBBLE (GH08 GH08L GH10 GH10L) CHANGE BATTERY OF ILLUMINATED LEVELING BUBBLE (GH15 GH25) 9.Changing the Battery on the Bubble Level LED Light 10. Changing Batteries (GH15,GH25) (GH08, GH08L ,GH10,GH10L) 9.1 Test the light by pressing button N to turn it on. If the light turns on, the batteries are still good. The light will turn itself off automatically after 25 seconds. 10.1 Check the battery using the LED activation button N N 9.
SPECIFICATIONS TRIPODS G Section Bowl Size Material E-IMAGE No. Model No. Bowl Size Descrition Height Range Transport length Weight Payload AT7402B 65mm Two stage Aluminum 650-1510mm 695mm 3.3kg 40kg GA751 75mm Single stage Aluminum 780-1380mm 820mm 2.9kg 40kg high-grade aluminum or carbon fiber materials. The GC751 75mm Single stage carbon fiber 780-1380mm 820mm 2.6kg 40kg newly designed lock system and patented locking GA752 75mm Two stage Aluminum 630-1570mm 720mm 3.
PARTS(AT7402B) USE AT7402B Bowl Base Leg Tube 1.Lock and Unlock Leg Stages To Loosen: Turn lock C counter-clockwise To Lock: Turn lock clockwise Locking Knob Retractable Easy Hook Mid-Level spreader A ෭ࣅ Spiked Tripod Foot Anti-Slip Rubber Pad (Part no. F3) lock Rubber Foot Securing Tab B C loose C D Special Note: It is a best practice to unlock, adjust, and re-lock the tripod legs before the legs are unfolded. 2.
PARTS(GA101/GC101) USE AT7402B 4.
PARTS(GA102/GC102) PARTS(GA/GC751 GA/GC752) A Bowl Base B Leg Tube C Patented Leg Lock (Mono-Lock) for Leg Stages D Retractable Easy Hook E Ground Spreader Locking Knob F Ground Spreader Pull Ring G Ground Spreader H Spiked Tripod Foot I Anti-Slip Rubber Foot J Rubber Foot Securing Tab A Bowl Base B Leg Tube C Patented Leg Lock (Mono-Lock) for Leg Stages D Retractable Easy Hook Mid-Level Spreader Locking Knob E Mid-Level Spreader Pull Ring F Mid-Level Spreader G Spiked Tripod Foot H Anti-Slip Rubber Foot
USE(GA/GC751 GA/GC752 GA/GC101 GA/GC102) USE(GA/GC751 GA/GC752 GA/GC101 GA/GC102) 4. To remove the mid-level spreader, remove the retaining pin K located where the spreader attaches to the leg. 1.Loosening and Locking Tripod Legs To Loosen: Turn locking knob C counter-clockwise To Tighten: Turn locking knob C clockwise C lock C loose Special Note: It is a best practice to unlock, adjust, and re-lock the tripod legs before the legs are unfolded. K 5.
Notice & Warning Maintenance Always engage safety devices like locks and easy hooks when applicable. Do not use E-IMAGE tripods and fluid heads at temperatures less than -30°C or more than 60°C. Daily maintenance: Storage and Transport: When head is not in use, loosen all locks and reduce drag and counterbalance to minimum settings. When tripod is not in use, do not store it vertically to avoid it falling and being broken.
