Canon EOS C300 - Manual (Page 38)

Preparing the Camcorder
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Using a Tripod with 0.64 cm (1/4 in.) Mounting
Screws
To use a tripod with 0.64 cm (1/4 in.) mounting screws, first
attach the supplied tripod adapter base to the camcorder and
then attach the tripod to the adapter base.
1 Remove the original TB-1 tripod base from the camcorder.
• Remove the 4 screws and then remove the base.
2 Attach the supplied tripod adapter base for 0.64 cm (1/4 in.)
tripods.
• Firmly screw in the 4 screws.
3 Attach the tripod.
• Firmly screw in the tripod screw.
Removing and Attaching the Grip Unit
The grip unit comes originally attached to the camcorder. You can remove it and replace it with the thumb rest
should the minimal configuration be necessary.
Removing the Grip Unit
1 Set the Q switch to OFF.
2 Unscrew the grip unit’s lock screw and gently detach
the grip unit.
• The grip unit contains an internal connection cable
so be sure not to pull it too forcefully.
3 Disconnect the grip unit’s connection plug.
4 Screw the thumb rest onto the camcorder.
Attaching the Grip Unit
The grip unit can be attached in any of 24 positions (at
15º intervals) to give you a convenient grip angle for
high- and low-angle shooting.
1 Set the Q switch to OFF.
2 Unscrew the thumb rest and remove it from the
camcorder.
3 Firmly insert the grip unit’s plug all the way into the
grip unit connection terminal on the camcorder.
• Make sure to insert the plug all the way in, until the
white line around the terminal is not visible.
• If the plug is not correctly connected (for example, if
the white line around the terminal is partly visible), all
the controls on the camcorder may be disabled.
4 Attach the grip unit to the camcorder aligning it at the
desired angle and tighten the grip unit’s lock screw.
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