BARSKA BC175 Compact Ball Head System Instruction Manual
- June 14, 2024
- BARSKA
Table of Contents
**BARSKA BC175 Compact Ball Head System
**
Parts of the Compact Ball Head System
A. Quick Release Lock Lever
B. Quick Release Plate
C. Mounting Screw
D. Leveler
E. Ball Head Lock
F. Vertical Cut Out
G. Safety Lock
H. Threaded Screw
Mounting the Head
Located under the compact ball head system is the mounting socket where it can
be screwed on to the platform of an adaptable pod.
This Compact Ball Head System fits onto standard tripods of both 1/4 and 3/8
inch threads. To change the thread size remove the Threaded Screw (H) which is
located under the base of the Pistol Grip Head System by using your finger and
gently push down and to the right to remove screw. Place the Threaded Screw in
a safe place.
Quick Release Plate
- Hold open the Quick Release Lock Lever (A) outward until it stops and remove the Quick Release Plate (B) by lifting upward.
- Position the plate so that the Mounting Screw (C) aligns with the tripod socket on the camera or camcorder and screw into place.
- Hold open the Quick Release Lock Lever (A) outward and with the camera tilted slightly down, slide the Quick Release Plate (B) back into position. Secure the platform using the Quick Release Lock Lever (A) by pressing firmly until it stops.
- Under the Quick Release Lock Lever (A) is a gold pin this is the Safety Lock (G) to prevent an accidental detaching from the head. Slide the Safety Lock (G) to the right to lock and Safety Lock (G) to the left to unlock.
Using the Ball Head System
For movement in any direction, simply loosen the Ball Head Lock (E). When you have reached your desired position, tighten the Ball Head Lock (E) to lock your view in place.
Vertical Cut-Out
The Compact Ball Head features a Vertical Cut Out (F) for viewing images straight down. To use this feature, simply loosen Ball Head Lock (E) and rotate the Ball Head system until the column between the ball and mounting area slides into the Vertical Cut Out.
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