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<\/a>Levelling base<\/strong> – specification highlighted in yellow<\/p>\nSo I set up my tripod as you normally do. The first thing I set up is the levelling base. Using the bubble level I adjust it to where it is level which, as I have a choice of plus or minus 18 degrees, is very simple. Next I use the locking arm to lock it in place. After that I move the rotating platform so my pan and tilt head is in a suitable place. Next I use the silver platform screw knob to lock the platform in place. Easy and simple.<\/p>\n
Adding the camera comes next. By using the Arca Swiss clamp I make sure the camera is locked in securely. As I always have an Arca Swiss base or grip on my cameras, this keeps things quick, simple and easy when using a tripod.<\/p>\n Next I set up the pan and tilt head. Using the bottom panning base I set this to a degree where I need it to be. Using the tilt I set up any up or down movements I need. Then using their locking knobs I lock them in place. Mark<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I have bought a new tripod head! This is for several reasons – it is both smaller and lighter making it easily portable when I am out with my camera kit. It is also simple to use. The two part … Continue reading <\/a>Close up of leveling head \/ pan and tilt combination<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a>Levelling base with pan and tilt head plus camera ready to use<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nNow I am ready to take the photo – it\u2019s as simple as that!<\/p>\n