Wimberley M-8 User Manual

Wimberley, Inc. Phone: 1-434-529-8385
1750 Broadway St Toll Free: 1-888-665-2746 (USA & Canada)
Charlottesville, VA
22902 USA www.tripodhead.com info@tripodhead.com
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Wimberley, Inc. Phone: 1-434-529-8385
1750 Broadway St Toll Free: 1-888-665-2746 (USA & Canada)
Charlottesville, VA
22902 USA www.tripodhead.com info@tripodhead.com
5 Year Warranty – See www.tripodhead.com/warranty.cfm for complete details
Made in USA
Package Contents:
•M-8 Module: QR Perpendicular Plate (Qty 1)
•Safety Stop Screw: M3 x 6mm (Qty 1)
•Hex Key: 2.5mm (Qty 1)
Weight: 3.0 oz
Dimensions (Overall L x W x H): 4.54 in x 1.5 in x 1.0 in
Materials: Anodized 6061 Aluminum, stainless steel fasteners
M-8
Perpendicular Plate
Flash Bracket Module

Wimberley M-8 Specifications

General

Brand	Wimberley
Model	M-8
Category	Camera Accessories
Language	English

Summary

Pre-requisites for M-8 Module

Connecting the M-8 to Your Camera

Securing the Camera Plate

Instructions on widening the clamp jaws, seating the camera plate, and tightening the knob.

Safety Stop Screw Installation

Purpose and Usage of Stop Screw

Explanation of the stop screw's function to prevent accidental plate slippage from the clamp.

Attaching Macro Flash Brackets

Using the M-8 as a Macro Slider

Slider Caution and Best Practices

Warning about over-sliding the plate and recommendations for secure clamping.

Safety Stop Screw Recommendation

Advice to install the safety stop screw to prevent accidental plate slippage.

Attaching Camera to Wimberley Head

Camera Orientation and L-Bracket Use

Guidance on orienting cameras on heads and using L-brackets for vertical shots.

Attaching Flash Brackets

Dual-Dovetail Bracket Attachment

Utilizing the plate's double-dovetail for attaching flash brackets horizontally or vertically.