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<strong>Imatest</strong> <strong>Documentation</strong><br />

Tripod and accessories<br />

The $99 USD Stanley 77-910 - TLM 100<br />

FatMax Tru-Laser Distance<br />

Measurer shown above was added to the<br />

lab in November. 2007. It is very<br />

convenient for measuring precise<br />

distances— much more accurate than the<br />

measuring tape shown on the left.<br />

The tripod should be sturdy, easy to adjust, and easy to move. Any good tripod with a pan/tilt head should work. Ball heads are not<br />

recommended for the lab. A head that takes quick-release plates is strongly recommended. Any tripod can be adapted for quick<br />

release with the Bogen/Manfrotto RC2 adaptor, which is supplied with one 3157N plate. We illustrate a few Manfrotto<br />

components, which offer good value for the price. These represent typical choices; many more are available to meet special needs.<br />

Manfrotto 475 or 475B tripod legs with geared center column - supports 26.5 lbs. Height 16.6 –<br />

74 in. A geared center column is not strictly necessary (we don't have one on our old<br />

Bogen/Manfrotto 3021BN), but can be convenient in a tripod dedicated to a test lab. The<br />

built-in spirit level is valuable for leveling the tripod: If the base (where the head is mounted) is<br />

level, fine adjustments are much easier to make because head movements (swivel, etc.) don't<br />

interact.<br />

Manfrotto 804RC2 3-way pan-tilt head with quick release - supports 8.8 lbs. A very nice head,<br />

very reasonably priced. Uses the versatile RC2 quick release system. Get several 3157N<br />

mounting plates if you purchase this head.<br />

Manfrotto 3275 / 410 compact geared head with quick release - supports 11.1 lbs. A more elegant475B<br />

tripod legs<br />

but more expensive head: especially nice for making precise adjustments. Uses the less common<br />

3271 quick release mounting plate.<br />

Manfrotto 3137 variable leg spread portable dolly. Very useful for keeping legs in place while moving the tripod.<br />

804RC2 pan/tilt head 3275/410 geared head Manfrotto 3137 dolly<br />

Manfrotto 3416 leveling head. Optional. The level built into the 475B (and several other) legs<br />

may suffice for most users. Mounts between the tripod legs and the head. Ensures that the base of<br />

the head is level so that the various movements (swivel, etc.) don't interact. This greatly facilitates<br />

fine adjustments.<br />

Clamps<br />

Although a regular quick-release tripod mount is fine for most cameras, a good sturdy clamping<br />

system is needed for testing cameraphones and webcams. We put two of them together after<br />

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