Canon EOS C300 Instruction Manual - Page 40

Preparing the Camcorder Using a Tripod The camcorder is shipped with the TB-1 Tripod Base for tripods with 0.95 cm (3/8 in.) screws. You can mount the camcorder on a tripod but do not use tripods with mounting 40 screws longer than 5.5 mm (0.2 in.) as this may cause damage to the camcorder. 5.5 mm 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.