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4 The fixed base houses a bearing, part of the L.F. drag system and brake mechanism for the pan

function. Two types of fixed base are available, namely flat (Types 3259-3D or 3F) or spherical

(Types 3259-3E or 3S). Tapped holes are provided in the flat base for attachment of the head, either directly

to a support or via intermediate adaptors, while a peripheral groove in the flat base allows the head to be

mounted via a Vinten Quickfix

adaptor. Heads with spherical bases are for mounting in 150 mm bowl type

tripod heads. The bases, secured to the superstructure of the head by four screws, are easily

interchangeable.

5 The body rotates on the base and houses the bearings, the L.F. drag and brake mechanisms for the tilt

function and the operator controlled parts of the pan drag and brake mechanism. The body also houses the

counterbalancing mechanism. A “Betalight” illuminated 'T' type spirit level is fitted to facilitate head levelling

and there is provision for an optional viewfinder mounting bracket.

6 The tiltable mounting, with adjustable platform slide plate, pivots relative to the body. Attachment points

are provided on both the left and right hand sides for pan bars and a knob is provided for the positive lock in

the horizontal position. Stowage for two camera mounting screws is provided on the right hand side of the

platform face. Type 3259-3D and 3E heads accommodate the camera directly on the adjustable platform slide

plate, while an automatic wedge adaptor Type 3761 is provided with Type 3259-3F and 3S heads for camera

attachment.

Fig 1.1 Vision 30 Pan and Tilt Head

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