Hi all,
Just recieved a Horseman 450 camera today. I believe it's more or less the same as the new LE. I plan to use it to supplement my current field camera in locations that don't require a long walk from the car.
It's in good condition, but I've noticed a couple of issues.
Firstly, is there anyway to losen up the swing movements - both standards are very tight and don't want to move much at all. They will swing the full amount, but it's hard work moving them, and requires more force than I'd expect.
Secondly, should the swing lock move all the way across to lock movement? At the moment it will only move about a quarter of the way across before movement is locked. I'm wondering if I need to loosen a nut somewhere on the swing locks in order to make the swing movement more fluid?
Third, the 0 position of swing on the rear standard is not perpendicular to the rail - it requires about 1 degree of swing to get the camera correctly squared. I've noticed that there is a very small screw below that swing scale. On the front standard the 0 marking on the swing and this little screw line up. On the rear they dont. Is there a way to calibrate this scale - ie can the scale be rotated slightly independant of the actual standard?
Thanks!
Tim
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