Kaidan KiWi Panoramic Tripod Head User Manual

User’s Guide - V1.01 - 30 Sep 2004KiWi Panoramic Tripod Head™

Quick Release Camera Mounts (Optional)Arca Swiss Style Quick Release PlatesBoth the Standard Camera Bracket and the Twin-Axis Bracket can be ordered o

Nodal PointThis is one of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to stitcher-based panorama creation. Once you understand the basics, you’l

Nodal Point (continued)viewfinder, find another vertical edge or line that is far away, such as another building or telephone pole. Align the two object

Shooting PanoramasHow much Overlap?The amount you turn the camera for each shot varies. It is dependent on a number of factors such as the field of vie

Shooting Panoramas (continued)How do I begin?it takes. Let me also reiterate what's not as important as some people think.The overall level of th

Warranty and Product Return InformationCopyright © 2004 Kaidan, Inc. All Rights Reserved. First Edition, Sep 2004. KiWi, QuickPan is a trademark of Ka

KiWi Panoramic Tripod Head OverviewThank you for purchasing a Kaidan KiWi™ Panoramic Tripod Head. This manual is designed to help you understand how t

The KiWi FamilyTwin-Axis Camera Bracket (Optional)The Twin-Axis Camera Bracket is de-signed to support most digital and film cameras that are equipped

KiWi ClickDiscsDisassembly1) The Rotator Base is held together with a recessed set screw which is located at the zero degree position on the barrel. U

KiWi ClickDiscsAssembly1) Install the appropriate ClickDisc into the cavity on the top of the barrel. Be sure to orient the tab of the ClickDisc into

KiWi Rotator BaseTripod threaded bushing adapterThe KiWi comes with a tripod adapt-er bushing which accommodates both 1/4-20 inch and 3/8-16 inch thre

Spring Plunger IndexingHow to adjust the spring force and click-stop action.The KiWi uses a spring plunger which is threaded into the horizontal plate

Standard Camera Bracket - Camera MountingMounting your camera on the Standard Camera BracketTo mount your camera, first select the appropriate slot in

Twin-Axis Camera Bracket (Optional)Mounting your camera on the Twin-Axis Camera BracketThe Twin-Axis Camera Brack-et is offered as an optional choice