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The dm series operating methods
OPERATING INSTRUCTION
Drag Control
DM-Series BallHeads
Ball Locking Knob
Thank you for making Induro your choice for professional photographic gear. Before using this equipment please read these instructions for proper use and the best performance.
The DM Series Parts Diagram
Quick Release Plate Lock Knob
User notice: Your Induro DM Ball head has been designed for years of maintenance free use. Please follow the guidelines below to ensure the best performance, reliability and durability expected from Induro Gear. 1.Do not exceed the maximum specified load capacity (see product specification chart) ! 2.Always ensure that the ball lock is tightly engaged before mounting a camera onto the head ! 3.Do not use the ball head below temperatures of -4°F or above +158°F (-20°C / +70°C) ! 4.Always clean and dry the ball head after it has been exposed to wet, dusty, sandy or salty conditions. Your DM ball head is not recommended for use in salt water. Clean the ball head with a mild soap and soft cloth. Remove any dust, dirt or sand from the ball, ball lock lever and threads, and all moving parts. ! 5.Use the correct series ball head with the recommend series tripod to avoid unequal balancing issues. ! 6.Do not over tighten locking levers, as this could damage the ball head locking mechanism. !
Quick Release Plate Safty Lock
Quick Release Lock Knob
Operation:
Drag Control
Ball Lock Wrench
Pan Lock Quick Release Plate
Features: The INDURO DM-Series ball heads are black anodized machined aluminum and offer three operating knobs. Drag is manually adjusted and locked, along with independent panning. They include a sliding quick release plate with secondary safety lock system.
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Prefix
1 and 2 Digit
Locking System
Balanced for Series
DM = Manual Drag Control
0 = Series 0
Before using your DM Ball head, make sure you are using the correct size ball head for the tripod series and camera weight intended. Always engage any safety locks on the support head to prevent any accidental dismounting. 1.Quick Release Plate: (See figure 2) The DM-Series incorporates a quick release plate system. It offers a quick method of mounting or releasing a camera or equipment from the tripod head. It's important that the correct quick release plate be used along with the proper mounting screw (3/8” or 1/4-20). The quick release plate is designed to slide back and forth when it is inserted in the ball head camera platform. If it becomes necessary to position the camera for balancing or for other reasons, the sliding quick release can be adjusted before locked into position. 2.Quick Release Locking Knob: (See figure 3) The DM-Series quick release knob secures the quick release plate into position. A secondary safety pin prevents the quick release (and the camera) from sliding off the tripod head accidentally. To remove the quick release plate, loosen the quick releaselocking knob and press the quick release safety release button. To re-install the quick release plate, insert the plate into the camera platform grooves and slide forward until the safety pin snaps into place. 3.Ball Locking Knob: (See figure 1) The ball-locking knob, locks the ball head in place. When released the ball head and the camera mounting platform can move freely with the range of the yoke opening. A U-shaped opening on the side of the yoke opening provides for a 90-degree movement of the camera platform. 4.Drag Control Knob: (See figure 1) When the ball-locking knob is releases, it is possible to move the ball head with some resistance or drag. To achieve the proper degree of drag, mount the intended camera or equipment on to the DM ball head. While the ball locking knob is released, turn the drag adjustment knob clock-wise to increase drag and counter-clockwise to decrease it. Adjust the drag under the weight capacity, temperature and conditions that the DM head will be used for optimum results. 5.Pan Lock Knob: (See figure 4) The pan locking knob independently locks the panning disk. Accurate panoramas can be achieved by utilizing the graduated panning disk index numbers. 6.Head Mounting: When mounting the DM-Series ball head onto an Induro tripod position the 3/8” female thread, located on the bottom of the ball head on to the 3/8” male screw found on the tripod mounting platform. Screw the ball head until it is firmly in contact with the tripodmounting platform and is tightly secure. For additional security and a more permanent mount, some tripods including all Induro tripods and monopod includes, setscrews to securely mount the tripod head. Once the tripod head is screwed onto the center mounting screw (3/8” or 1/4”-20) tighten each of the three set screws with the provided Allen wrench until there are tightly secured.
Identifying ball head model numbers st
Table of DM Series
TM
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Camera Support Gear
01 = Series 0 & 1 12 = Series 1 & 2 23 = Series 2 & 3 34 = Series 3 & 4
3/8 to 1/4-20 Bushing
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