Canon XA10 Study Manual

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UHM Media Lab CANON XA10 Camcorder2350 DOLE ST. KHET Studio B Director’s Phone: 956-3358WEB SITE: http://www.communications.hawaii.edu/mlab/about.htm FRONT DESK: 956-3355CANON XA10 CamcorderUHM Media Lab Study Guide 8/17/2011Page 31. List 3 safety rules for proper handling of thetripod (to avoid costly damage):a. Never lean a collapsed tripod against a wall;always lay it down on the floor.b. Always open tripod legs by pulling all 3 legsoutward at the same time.c. Never attempt to pan or tilt the head with thepan and tilt locks tightened down.2. Memorize and identify thefollowing Tripod Parts:1. Tripod head2. Tilt lock3. Pan lock4. Pan handle5. Release lever (for camcorder plate)6. Camcorder Head Lock7. Bubble level8. Leg extensions9. Leg extension lock10. Spreaders11. Spreader lock (for collapsed tripod)12. Camcorder Wedge Plate (remainsattached to the camcorder)Complete the following Camcorder related demonstrations:A. Demonstrate how to properly extend the tripod legs.Unlock the spreader lock (11) holding the tripod legs together. Unlock the leg extensionlocks (9). Extend legs and re-lock.B. Demonstrate how spread the tripod legs and adjust the head so that the head is level.Drop one leg to the ground and pull on the other 2 legs so that they open evenly. Adjust thetripod head by loosening the head lock (6) and centering the bubble in the level indicator (7).Retighten the head lock.THE TRIPOD AND CAMERA