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thomas_m
31-Jul-2006, 17:44
I just took delivery of a nice Tech IV and everything is great except I can't seem to figure out the front tilt...

Facing the camera, I loosen the knob at the top left of the standard. I then push in the knob on the top right and I thought that should enable front tilt. However, mine still seems to be very rigid and I'm wary of trying to force it.

Am I missing a step somewhere?

Thx,

T.

Frank Petronio
31-Jul-2006, 18:31
Unlocking and pushing in is the key... otherwise I suspect you have a jam. Maybe gentle tapping and pressure, plus a little WD-40 drizzled down the channels?

thomas_m
31-Jul-2006, 18:44
I'm a dumbass... I got it. I just wasn't pushing in the knob quite hard enough to release the pin.

Thanks anyway!

T.

Frank Petronio
31-Jul-2006, 19:09
It took me several days to figure it out myself... you are smarter because you had the guts to ask ;-)