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·Fix the SLM4 to a tripod for stability, using tripod socket in its base
(Fig 1).
·Fit the lens into the collar. Tighten the clamping screw using the
4mm hex driver supplied (Fig. 2). (If the lens has been supplied as
part of a HemiView system it will already have been fitted to the
collar).
·Undo the inner pivot screws a few turns (Fig. 1). 'RQRW unscrew
them completely.
·Tip the gimbal plate slightly (Fig 4) and slacken both the screws
which clamp it together.
·Fit the lens and collar assembly into the gimbal plate. 'RQRWtighten
it yet.
·Screw the camera onto the threaded end of the lens, by holding the
camera steady and rotating the lens and collar (Fig 3).
·Check that the lens edge is 2mm below the alignment marker
shoulders (Fig 7), and the camera is positioned as in Fig 5.
·Clamp the assembly by tipping the gimbal plate and tightening the
two clamping screws (Fig 4).
·Tighten the inner pivot screws (Fig 1) until the assembly swings
freely but comes to rest quickly. 'RQRWovertighten the pivot screws.
·Fit the alignment marker clip onto the camera flash unit (Fig. 6). The
flash unit will pop up if the camera is set to ‘anytime flash’ and you
press the shutter release halfway. 'RQRWtry to force it up.
·Move the balance weights so that the bubble is within the central
circle of the bubble level. Use the large weights for coarse
adjustment, and the small weights for the final fine adjustment.
·Check the mount is level whenever you move the camera, or change
battery or flashcard.
