Use
in a motorcar, on a table, as a macro- and reprostand
When using the stand in a motorcar, as a table stand, a macrostand or
reprostand, the stand head is always mounted to the stand, whereupon
the camera equipment, the camera with objective, video camera, telescope
or other such equipment is mounted to the stand head in the normal manner.
Shoulder and chest support
When using the stand as a shoulder and chest support, usually camera
equipment with telephoto lens, e.g. 80-200 mm or 300 mm etc., or a video
camera for similar photographing or filming situations, the equipment
is mounted directly to the stand with the aid of the fastening screw
and the tightening knob, but without the stand head.
The finger pattern in the mounting part of the equipment is designed
to provide a firm hold on the stand when using the stand as a chest
support, for example, when photographing or filming nature with a telephoto
lens or when used by press photographers with e.g. 50-350 mm or corresponding
zoom lenses.
The stand is easy to use also for macrophotography of plants, as it
does the splits in many ways. If the ground is soft, use a suitable
stone, tree or such under the stand, if required (hereby an angular
viewfinder and a cable release are usually used with the camera).
The stand has a holding groove, wherein the car's window edge is placed
when close to its lowest position, whereby the stand is supported on
the bottom edge of the window opening and with its triangle part of
the car door under the window opening. This makes it possible to use
even heavy equipment (e.g. a camera + 600 mm f 4.0 objective) for photographing
and filming from a motorcar.
Video:
Using the stand, it is easy to place a video camera a bit on the side
and direct the filming with the remote control, if the situation so
demands (when filming at home, in meetings etc.). Also children's games,
dog training and other such situations can be filmed easily from the
car, whereby filming is effortless and free from disturbances. The same
applies to observation of wild animals with a telescope and to various
filming from the car - the car functions as a sort of hiding place and
weather protection, and it adds to comfort, mobility etc. in use.
Tilting lever for right- and left-handed
persons:
The stand can be used both by right- and left-handed persons. The tilting
lever at the swivel is screwed entirely off, when necessary, and the
triangle part is turned round, whereby the tilting lever is turned back
into its position from the opposite side. Thus, the tilting lever is
reversed for use by either right- or left-handed persons.
Table mounting:
Please also note, that when required the stand may be mounted for use
on a table by using a screw press on the tabletop. When using a photographic
camera (macro- or reprophotography), use a cable or delayed release
to prevent shaking.
Sound recording:
The stand is entirely coated, which means that it is not apt to transmit
noise or produce bangs, so it may well be used also for directing microphones
in sound recordings both indoors and in nature, and you can also use
this stand in cold weather in several situations to prevent your hands
from freezing.
Lighting:
It is easy to place and direct many kinds of lighting equipment, even
those requiring electric conductors, in lower, upper and side positions
and to bring about various reflected light from desired angles, and
also to place flashlight equipment with wireless control, to put products
on display etc. Always make sure that the equipment is carefully mounted
and that the stand is correctly positioned.
The
package contains:
- a stand
- a fastening screw with alternative threaded ends of 1/4" or 3/8"
- a tightening knob, internal thread 3/8"
- instructions for use
Weight and dimensions:
750 gr 223 x 175 x 75/170 mm
1.65 lb (1 lb 13 oz) 8.78 x 7.08 x 2.9/6.7 inches
MultiTripod® is made of steel and the coating is polyurethanes.
The visible metallic parts of the frame are made of stainless steel.
Optional equipment like ball head, quinoid head, liquid head etc. are
sold by shops specialized in photography.