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4.3 Weight hook and removable middle column
A weight hook (6) is located on the bottom end of the
middle column. You can hang weight (for example: your
camera bag) on this hook to further stabilize the tripod.
The weight hook (6) can be unscrewed and removed and
the middle column can be removed, flipped by 180° and
re-inserted in order to take photos close to the ground.
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Remove the weight hook (6) by unscrewing it.
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Open the lower screw clamp (4) by turning it counter-
clockwise and pull the middle column upwards out of the
tripod base.
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Flip the middle column by 180° and insert it into the
tripod basis from the bottom, set the desired length and
lock the middle column using the screw clamp (4).
Warning - Don’t forget the weight hook!
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Screw the weight hook (6) back on. It prevents the
middle column from slipping out and damaging your
valuable camera equipment when the screw clamps
(4) are opened.
4.4 Integrated monopod
A stable monopod can be created from the middle column
and one of the tripod legs (labelled with the Hama logo on
the rubber coating).
•
Remove the middle column as described in point 4.3.
Do not reattach the weight hook (6).
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Unscrew the tripod leg with the Hama logo and remove
it from the tripod base.
•
Screw the middle column and the threaded tripod leg
together until it is hand tight.
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Adjust the monopod you have just created to the desired
length.
4.5 Ball head
The ball head (1) is equipped with a large fixing screw
for the ball head function and a small fixing screw for the
panorama function.
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Unscrew the large fixing screw so it is loose enough
that the camera can move and the ball head (1) can be
adjusted.
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Next, tighten the fixing screw again and ensure that the
ball head (1) is also secured.
Warning - Ensure that your camera is
secure!
•
Hold your camera securely with one hand when you
adjust the ball head (1).
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Unscrew the small fixing screw in order to be able to
take panorama shots. The slight resistance allows you
to turn the camera smoothly and evenly.
4.6 Quick-release plate
Note
A safety thread essentially prevents the quick-release
plate (2) from falling out; however you should always
hold on to your camera to be safe.
•
Ensure that the ball head (1) pivot is secured.
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Unscrew the fixing screw until it is loose enough that the
quick-release plate (2) can be removed from its fixture by
tilting it slightly upwards.
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Attach the quick-release plate (2) to your camera.
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Place your camera with the quick-release plate (2)
attached into the fixture slightly tiled upwards and turn
the fixing screw until the camera is securely in place.
4.7 Head mounting plate
• This tripod is also equipped with a universal mounting
plate (2) so that supporting heads can be used other
than the one that came attached to the tripod. The
mounting plate (2) can be used with both 1/4” and 3/8”
threads.
Note - Allen grub securing screw
The mounting plate is equipped with two Allen grub
screws. Tighten them carefully!
•
The screw (7) that can be accessed from the bottom
is used to prevent the ball head from accidentally
becoming unscrewed from the tripod.
•
The screw (8) that can be accessed from the top of
the mounting plate after the ball head is removed is
used to secure the ball head to the middle column.
•
The 3 mm Allen key for these screws is included with
the product.
•
Lock the panorama function of the ball head (1) with the
small fixing screw.
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Screw the knurled mounting plate (2) below the degree
display of the ball head (1). It’s possible that the Allen
screw (8) on the bottom of the mounting plate (2) will
have to be loosened a bit.
•
If necessary, loosen the Allen screw (8) on the top of the
mounting plate (2) if the mounting plate (2) can not be
removed from the middle column.
•
Turn the screw if you want to attach a different ball head
(1) with a 1/4” thread.
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Screw the mounting plate (2) onto the ball head (1)
again until it is securely in place.
•
Always screw in the Allen screw carefully in order to
prevent damage to the ball head (1) and the mounting
plate (2).
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