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VintenCamera Control Solutions

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VINTENADAPTORS HANDBOOK

Publication Part No. 3384-9

Issue 5

Copyright © Vinten Broadcast Limited 1999-2004

All rights reserved throughout the world. No part of this document may be stored in a retrieval system, transmitted, copied or reproduced in any way including, but not limited to, photocopy, photograph, magnetic or

other record without the prior agreement and permission in writing of Vinten Broadcast Limited.

Vinten, Vision, Quickfix and Quickfit are registered trademarks of Vinten Broadcast Limited.

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Foreword

This manual details the various adaptors and accessories available from Vinten Broadcast Limited.

Part 1 lists adaptors which enable pan and tilt heads to be mounted on a variety of bases. Part 2 lists adaptors which interface between cameras and pan and tilt heads. Part 3 contains miscellaneous adaptors.

For further information on adaptors and their applications, please contact Vinten Broadcast Limited or your local distributor.

NOTE: Information contained in this document is subject to change.Vinten Broadcast Ltd reserves the right, without notice, to make changes in equipment design or performance as progress in engineering, manufacturing or technology may warrant.

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Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Part 1 - Pan & Tilt Head to Mounting Adaptors

‘Quickfix’ Adaptors

‘Quickfix’ Adaptor with Four-Hole Flat Base (3100-3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

‘Quickfix’ Adaptor with 150 mm Ball Base (3143-3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

‘Quickfix’ Adaptor with 100 mm Ball Base (3144-3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

‘Quickfix’ Levelling Adaptor with Four-Hole Flat Base (3328-30) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Heavy Duty ‘Quickfix’ Adaptor (3490-3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Mitchell Adaptors

Mitchell Spider Adaptor (3055-3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Mitchell Centre Screw (3724-3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Lightweight Mitchell Adaptor (3750-3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Mitchell Adaptor - Four-Hole Flat Base to Heavy-Duty Tripod (3103-3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

75/100 mm Ball Adaptors

75 mm Ball to 100 mm Bowl Adaptor (U005-159). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

100/150 mm Ball Adaptors

100 mm Levelling Bowl Adaptor (3330-16) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

150 mm Levelling Bowl Adaptor (3330-17) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

100 mm Ball to Hot Pod Adaptor (3330) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Four-Hole to 150 mm Bowl Adaptor (3104-3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Miscellaneous Pan & Tilt Head to Mounting Adaptors

200 mm Hi-Hat (3155-3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Short Securing Knob for Vision Heads (3321-30). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Vinten Four-Hole Fixing to Skid (3368-24) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Scaffold Clamp (3407-1A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

20 mm Spacer Ring (3354-900SP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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Part 2 - Camera to Pan and Tilt Head Adaptors

Slide Plates

Slide plate for Vision 3 and 6 Heads (3449-900SP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Slide plate for Vision 8 - 250 Heads (3364-900SP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Extended Slide Plate for HD250 Heads (3330-33) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Wedge Adaptors

Standard Wedge with Fixing Screws (3053-3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Short Wedge with Fixing Screws (3391-3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Automatic Wedge Adaptor (3389-3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Automatic Wedge Adaptor (Black) (3460-3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Wedge Plate Extender (3069-3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Intermediate Plate (3384-11) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

‘Quickfit’® Adaptors

ENG ‘Quickfit’ Automatic Adaptor (3371-3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

ENG ‘Quickfit’ Automatic Adaptor (Black) (3471-3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

EFP ‘Quickfit’ Automatic Adaptor (3761-3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

VHS Adaptors

VHS Adaptor (3330-29) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Part 3 - Miscellaneous Adaptors

Extended Clamp Assembly (3219-34) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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General Information

Vinten® standard four-hole mounting

Load capacity

The load capacity of each adaptor is given. Where two or more adaptors are used together, the LOWEST load capacity should not be exceeded.

Quickfix® bases

Some Vinten pan and tilt heads with flat bases have a built-in ‘Quickfix’ fitting (see below). Others may be converted by use of an adaptor plate, Part No. 3101-3.

WARNING!: Regardless of the adaptor(s) used, the payload MUST NOT exceed the load capacity of the mounting.

Four holes 3/8 in. BSW (or 11 mm diameter clearance) equi-spaced on 4.375 in. (111.125 mm) pitch circle diameter.

Pan and tilt head with a built-in ‘Quickfix’ fitting.

‘Quickfix’ adaptor plate (3101-3).

‘Quickfix’ adaptor.

Flat-based pan and tilt head.

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‘Quickfix’ Adaptors

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‘Quickfix’ Adaptor with Four-Hole Flat Base (3100-3)This adaptor allows a pan and tilt head with a ‘Quickfix’ base to be installed on a standard Vinten four-hole mounting.

Weight 0.65 kg (1.43 lb)

Load capacity 45 kg (100 lb)

HEAD FIXING BASE FIXING

‘Quickfix’ Vinten four-hole base (page 7), with 3/8 in. BSW screws (supplied).

QuartzPedestals

Pro-Ped/OspreyPedestals

QuattroPedestals

Heavy-dutyTripods

Head with‘Quickfix’

base

Head with150 mm ball

base

3330-17

3100-3

Head withfour-hole flat

base

Head with100 mm ball

base

3330-163101-3

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‘Quickfix’ Adaptor with 150 mm Ball Base (3143-3)This adaptor allows a pan and tilt head with a ‘Quickfix’ base to be installed on a 150 mm bowl mounting.

Weight 1.5 kg (3.3 lb)

Load capacity 45 kg (100 lb)

HEAD FIXING BASE FIXING

‘Quickfix’ 150 mm ball with centre stud and clamp

Any 150 mm bowl mount

Head withfour-hole flat

base

Head with‘Quickfix’

base

3101-3

3143-3

Head with100 mm ball

base

3330-16

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‘Quickfix’ Adaptor with 100 mm Ball Base (3144-3)This adaptor allows a pan and tilt head with a ‘Quickfix’ base to be installed on a standard Vision 100 mm tripod.

Weight 1.3 kg (2.86 lb)

Load capacity 45 kg (100 lb)

HEAD FIXING BASE FIXING

‘Quickfix’ 100 mm ball with centre clamp

Vision 100 mm ENG Tripod

Head withfour-hole flat

base

Head with‘Quickfix’

base

Head with150 mm ball

base

3144-3

3101-3 3330-17

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‘Quickfix’ Levelling Adaptor with Four-Hole Flat Base (3328-30)Primarily designed for use with the Osprey or Pro-Ped Pedestals, this adaptor allows a pan and tilt head with a ‘Quickfix’ base to be installed on a standard Vinten four-hole base. The clamp and spherical bearing allow the head to be levelled or set at an angle.

Weight 1.45 kg (3.2 lb)

Load capacity 45 kg (100 lb)

HEAD FIXING BASE FIXING

‘Quickfix’ Vinten four-hole base (page 7), threaded to accept 3/8 in. BSW screws

Head withfour-hole flat

base

Head with‘Quickfix’

base

3101-3

3328-30

QuartzPedestals

Pro-Ped/OspreyPedestals

QuattroPedestals

Heavy-dutyTripods

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Heavy Duty ‘Quickfix’ Adaptor (3490-3)

This adaptor, with single lever operation for head mounting, allows a pan and tilt head with a ‘Quickfix’ base to be installed on a standard Vinten four-hole mounting.

Weight 1.4 kg (3.1 lb)

Load capacity 100 kg (220 lb)

HEAD FIXING BASE FIXING

‘Quickfix’ Vinten four-hole base (page 7), threaded to accept 3/8 in. BSW screws

Head withfour-hole flat

base

Head with‘Quickfix’

base

3101-3

3490-3

QuartzPedestals

Pro-Ped/OspreyPedestals

QuattroPedestals

Heavy-dutyTripods

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Mitchell Adaptors

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Mitchell Spider Adaptor (3055-3)This adaptor allows a pan and tilt head with a Mitchell centre screw to be installed on a standard Vinten four-hole base. Also available in black (3055-3B)

Weight 0.8 kg (1.76 lb)

Load capacity 100 kg (220 lb)

HEAD FIXING BASE FIXING

Mitchell centre screw Vinten four-hole base (page 7), with 3/8 in. BSW screws (supplied).

Head with Mitchellcentre screw

(See page 16)

3055-3

QuartzPedestals

Pro-Ped/OspreyPedestals

QuattroPedestals

Heavy-dutyTripods

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Mitchell Centre Screw (3724-3)This adaptor allows a Mk 5 or Vector pan and tilt head to be mounted on a Mitchell base. The adaptor comprises a spider, wingnut and key, together with fixing hardware.

Weight 1.0 kg (2.2 lb)

Load capacity 100 kg (220 lb)

HEAD FIXING BASE FIXING

Vinten four-hole base (page 7), with 3/8 in. BSW screws (supplied), plus Mitchell key.

Mitchell

Mitchell base

Mk 5 head Vector head

3724-3

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Lightweight Mitchell Adaptor (3750-3)This adaptor allows pan and tilt head with a standard Vinten four-hole base to be mounted on a Mitchell base. The adaptor comprises a Mitchell adaptor, wingnut and key.

Weight 1.0 kg (2.2 lb)

Load capacity 100 kg (220 lb)

HEAD FIXING BASE FIXING

Vinten four-hole base (page 7), with 3/8 in. BSW screws (not supplied)

Mitchell

Mitchell base

3750-3

Headwith standard

Vinten four-hole base

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Mitchell Adaptor - Four-Hole Flat Base to Heavy-Duty Tripod (3103-3)This adaptor allows a four-hole flat-base pan and tilt head to be installed on a heavy-duty tripod with a Mitchell fixing.

Weight 0.9 kg (2.0 lb)

Load capacity 100 kg (220 lb)

HEAD FIXING BASE FIXING

Vinten four-hole base (page 7) (screws supplied) Mitchell

Single-stage heavy-duty tripod (HD1)

Head withfour-hole flat

base

3103-3

Two-stageheavy-duty tripod (HD2)

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75/100 mm Ball Adaptors

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75 mm Ball to 100 mm Bowl Adaptor (U005-159)

This adaptor allows a pan and tilt head with a 75 mm ball base, such as a Vision 6, to be installed on a tripod with a 100mm bowl.

Weight 0.14 kg (0.3 lb)

Load capacity 20 kg (44 lb)

HEAD FIXING BASE FIXING

75 mm ball 100 mm bowl

Vision 6

U005-159

100 mmbowl mount

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100/150 mm Ball Adaptors

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100 mm Levelling Bowl Adaptor (3330-16)This adaptor allows a pan and tilt head with a 100 mm ball base to be installed on a standard Vinten four-hole base. It may also be secured using a ‘Quickfix’ adaptor.

Weight 0.5 kg (1.1 lb)

Load capacity 45 kg (100 lb)

HEAD FIXING BASE FIXING

100 mm ball Vinten four-hole base (page 7), with 3/8 in. BSW screws (supplied)/ ‘Quickfix’

Vision 5LF Vision 10LF Vision 100Vision 8 Vision 11

3330-16

QuartzPedestals

Pro-Ped/OspreyPedestals

QuattroPedestals

Heavy-duty Tripods(four-bolt fixing)

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150 mm Levelling Bowl Adaptor (3330-17)This adaptor allows a pan and tilt head with a 150 mm ball base to be installed on a standard Vinten four-hole base. It may also be secured using a ‘Quickfix’ adaptor.

Weight 0.95 kg (2.1 lb)

Load capacity 45 kg (100 lb)

HEAD FIXING BASE FIXING

150 mm ball Vinten four-hole base (page 7), with 3/8 in. BSW screws (supplied)/ ‘Quickfix’

Vision 250 Vision 30

3330-17

QuartzPedestals

Pro-Ped/OspreyPedestals

QuattroPedestals

Heavy-duty Tripods(four-bolt fixing)

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100 mm Ball to Hot Pod Adaptor (3330)This range of adaptors allows a Vinten pan and tilt head with 100 mm ball mounting to be installed in a Satchler Hot Pod.

It will be necessary to replace the existing fixing stud with that supplied in the kit. In some cases the stud carrier may have to be replaced.

Weight 0.1 - 0.3 kg (0.22 - 0.66 lb)

Load capacity N/A

NOTE: Please contact Vinten Broadcast Ltd or your local distributor for advice on installing this adaptor.

HEAD FIXING BASE FIXING

100 mm ball Satchler Hot Pod

Sachtler Hot Pod

Vision 5LF/10LF Vision 10Vision 8/11 Vision 20Vision 12SD

3330-22 (EARLY HEADS)

3330-23 (LATE HEADS)

3330-27 3330-12 3330-20 3330-14

Vision 100

3330-26

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Four-Hole to 150 mm Bowl Adaptor (3104-3)This adaptor allows a pan and tilt head with a standard Vinten four-hole base to be installed on a 150 mm bowl. Using a 100 mm levelling bowl (page 22), a pan and tilt head with a 100 mm ball may be mounted on a 150 mm bowl.

Weight 0.85 kg (1.87 lb)

Load capacity 45 kg (100 lb)

HEAD FIXING BASE FIXING

Vinten four-hole base (page 7), with 3/8 in. BSW screws (supplied)

150 mm bowl with centre stud and clamp

150 mmbowl mount

Head withfour-hole flat

base

3104-3

Head with100 mm ball

base

3330-16

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Miscellaneous Pan & Tilt Head to Mounting Adaptors

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200 mm Hi-Hat (3155-3)This adaptor provides a 200 mm (7.9 in.) height extension for any tripod or pedestal with a standard four-hole fixing.

Weight 2.0 kg (4.4 lb)

Load capacity 150 kg (330 lb)

HEAD FIXING BASE FIXING

Vinten four-hole base (page 7). Vinten four-hole base (page 7), with 3/8 in. BSW screws (supplied).

WARNING!: The use of more than one 200 mm adaptor will reduce pedestal payload and stability, and is not recommended.

Head or adaptor with standard four-hole flat-base fixing

3155-3

QuartzPedestals

Pro-Ped/OspreyPedestals

QuattroPedestals

Heavy-duty Tripods(four-bolt fixing)

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Short Securing Knob for Vision Heads (3321-30)This knob is designed for use on tripods or other bowl bases where space below the bowl is restricted.

Weight 0.2 kg (0.44 lb)

Load capacity N/A

HEAD FIXING BASE FIXING

Standard Vision ball mount with stud Bowl mounting

Any bowl mount

Vision head with ball mount

3321-30

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Vinten Four-Hole Fixing to Skid (3368-24)This adaptor allows a pan and tilt head with a standard four-hole fixing to be installed on a Vinten skid.

Weight 0.6 kg (1.3 lb)

Load capacity 150 kg (330 lb)

HEAD FIXING BASE FIXING

Vinten four-hole base (page 7). Clamp to suit skid

Heavy-Duty SkidVision Skid

Pro-Ped SkidOsprey Skid

Head withfour-hole flat

base

3368-24

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Scaffold Clamp (3407-1A)This adaptor provides a flat base with a standard four-hole fixing that may be mounted directly onto OB scaffolding.

Weight 3.1 kg (6.8 lb)

Load capacity 182 kg (400 lb)

HEAD FIXING BASE FIXING

Vinten four-hole base (page 7). 50 mm (2 in.) diameter scaffold clamps, centred at 146 mm (5 3/4 in.).

OB scaffolding

3407-IA

Head withfour-hole flat

base

Head with150 mm ball

base

3330-16

146 mm

Head with100 mm ball

base

3330-17

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20 mm Spacer Ring (3354-900SP)When mounted on Vinten ‘Hawk’ or ‘Teal’ pedestals, clearance between the Vector 70 and Vector 700 pan and tilt heads and the pedestal weight tray prevents the use of 5.5 lb (1.6 kg) and 1.0 lb (0.47 kg) trim weights.

This spacer ring is installed between the head and the pedestal to increase clearance.

Weight 0.4 kg (0.9 lb)

Load capacity 100 kg (220 lb)

HEAD FIXING BASE FIXING

Vinten four-hole fixing (page 7), with 3/8 in. BSW screws (supplied).

Vinten four-hole base (page 7)

TealPedestal

HawkPedestal

3354-900SP

Vector 70 head Vector 700 head

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Part 2 - Camera to Pan and Tilt Head Adaptors

Slide Plates

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Slide plate for Vision 3 and 6 Heads (3449-900SP)The slide plate is supplied with two 3/8 in. BSW camera fixing screws and a 1/4 in. VHS pin adaptor.

Weight 0.012 kg (0.026 lb)

CAMERA FIXING HEAD FIXING

Screws or VHS adaptor (page 48) (supplied) Slide plate

Vision 3 or 6Head

3449-900SP

Camera

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Slide plate for Vision 8 - 250 Heads (3364-900SP)

The slide plate is supplied with two 3/8 in. BSW camera fixing screws.

Weight 0.012 kg (0.026 lb)

CAMERA FIXING HEAD FIXING

Screws (supplied) Slide plate

VisionHead

3364-900SP

Camera

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Extended Slide Plate for HD250 Heads (3330-33)

This extended slide plate is intended for use with high definition and film cameras and is supplied with two 3/8 in. BSW camera fixing screws.

Weight 0.022 kg (0.05 lb)

CAMERA FIXING HEAD FIXING

Screws (supplied) Slide plate

HD250 head

3330-33

Camera

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Wedge Adaptors

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Standard Wedge with Fixing Screws (3053-3)This wedge is secured to the underside of a camera and may be installed in a wedge adaptor on any suitable pan and tilt head.

Weight 0.85 kg (1.87 lb)

Load capacity 150 kg (330 lb)

CAMERA FIXING HEAD FIXING

Screws (supplied) Vinten Automatic Wedge Adaptor (3389-3) or any suitable wedge adaptor

Full-size camera

Head

Wedge adaptor

3053-3

Portable camera

Intermediate

Plate 3384-11

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Short Wedge with Fixing Screws (3391-3)This wedge is secured to the underside of a camera and may be installed in a wedge adaptor on any suitable pan and tilt head. It is intended for use where a standard length wedge would obstruct the camera cooling fan inlet.

Weight 0.65 kg (1.43 lb)

Load capacity 150 kg (330 lb)

CAMERA FIXING HEAD FIXING

Screws (supplied) Vinten Automatic Wedge Adaptor (3389-3) or any suitable wedge adaptor

Full-size camera

Head

Wedge adaptor

3391-3

Portable camera

Intermediate

Plate 3384-11

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Automatic Wedge Adaptor (3389-3)This adaptor allows a camera fitted with a wedge to be installed on any suitable pan and tilt head.

Weight 1.3 kg (2.86 lb)

Load capacity 150 kg (330 lb)

CAMERA FIXING HEAD FIXING

Wedge (not supplied) 3/8 in. BSW screws (not supplied)

Camera

Head

3389-3

Wedge

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Automatic Wedge Adaptor (Black) (3460-3)Designed for use with black-painted heads, this adaptor allows a camera fitted with a wedge to be installed.

Weight 1.3 kg (2.86 lb)

Load capacity 150 kg (330 lb)

CAMERA FIXING HEAD FIXING

Wedge (not supplied) 3/8 in. BSW screws (not supplied)

Camera

Head

3460-3

Wedge

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Wedge Plate Extender (3069-3)This adaptor may be installed on Vinten Mk 3, Mk 5, Mk 7 and Vector pan and tilt heads to increase the fore-and aft balance range of the camera.

Weight 4.25 kg (9.35 lb)

Load capacity 150 kg (330 lb)

CAMERA FIXING HEAD FIXING

Wedge adaptor Secured to pan and tilt head with appropriate hardware (supplied)

Camera

Wedge adaptor

Mk 5 HeadMk 3 Head

Wedge

Vector Head Mk 7 Head

3069-3

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Intermediate Plate (3384-11)This plate is fitted between a portable camera and a wedge and provides a locking surface for the wedge adaptor.

Weight 0.55 kg (1.2 lb)

Load capacity N/A

CAMERA FIXING HEAD FIXING

Secured to camera with wedge and two 1 1/4 in. long 3/8 in. BSW countersunk screws (supplied)

Vinten Automatic Wedge Adaptor (3389-3) or any suitable wedge adaptor

Portable camera

Wedge adaptor

Wedge

Head

3384-11

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‘Quickfit’® Adaptors

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ENG ‘Quickfit’ Automatic Adaptor (3371-3)This adaptor provides a quick-release fixing for cameras weighing up to 25 kg (55 lb).

Weight 0.4 kg (0.9 lb)

Load capacity 25 kg (55 lb)

CAMERA FIXING HEAD FIXING

Wedge plate with two 3/8 in. BSW camera screws (supplied)

Two holes on centre line threaded 3/8 in. BSW Four holes drilled 4.5 mm and counterbored

Camera up to 25 kg

Any suitable ENG head

3371-3

WedgePart No. 3763-11

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ENG ‘Quickfit’ Automatic Adaptor (Black) (3471-3)This adaptor provides a quick-release fixing for cameras weighing up to 25 kg (55 lb) and is designed for use on black-painted heads.

Weight 0.4 kg (0.9 lb)

Load capacity 25 kg (55 lb)

CAMERA FIXING HEAD FIXING

Wedge plate with two 3/8 in. BSW camera screws (supplied)

Two holes on centre line threaded 3/8 in. BSW Four holes drilled 4.5 mm and counterbored

Camera up to 25 kg

Any suitable ENG head

3371-3

WedgePart No. 3763-11

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EFP ‘Quickfit’ Automatic Adaptor (3761-3)This adaptor provides a quick-release fixing for EFP cameras weighing up to 45 kg (100 lb).

Weight 0.7 kg (1.54 lb)

Load capacity 45 kg (100 lb)

CAMERA FIXING HEAD FIXING

Wedge with two 3/8 in. BSW camera screws (supplied)

Three holes on centre line threaded 3/8 in. BSW Six holes drilled 4.5 mm and counterbored

Camera up to 45 kg

Any suitable EFP head

3761-3

WedgePart No. 3761-13

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VHS Adaptors

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VHS Adaptor (3330-29)

The VHS adaptor is designed to connect a camera with a 1/4 in. BSW mounting hole and a VHS location hole to a standard Vision camera slide plate. THe VHS pin and 1/4 in. BSW camera mounting screw are connected by a plastic link.

Weight Negligible

Payload As per head

Any Vision head

3330-29

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Part 3 - Miscellaneous Adaptors

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Extended Clamp Assembly (3219-34)This adaptor is designed to allow the pan bar(s) on a Vision pan and tilt head to be set farther apart, to accommodate a wide payload. It may be used on all Vision heads except Vision 5. Also available in black (3219-105).

Weight 0.1 kg (0.22 lb)

Payload N/A

Any Vision head(except Vision 5 and Vision 30)

3219-34