4
Extend Legs
Always extend the legs from the top flip-locks
first. Pull up on each flip-lock and extend the leg
to its desired height. Relock each leg.
10
Mount Camera to Plate
Attach the mounting plate to your camera.
Be certain that the retractable alignment pin
sets into its pocket on the camera. Screw the
threaded stud on the plate into the bottom of
the camera, making certain that the plate is
placed at the camera’s center of gravity.
Unmount the camera from the tripod head
by pressing the mounting plate release button
and sliding the camera out. Bring the tripod
legs together, collapsing the mid-level spreader.
Release the flip-locks on the legs and slide the
leg extensions back to their closed position.
Secure the flip locks. Extend the rubber feet
back over the ground spikes, if necessary. Fix the
transport clip over the legs and store the tripod
in its carry case.
Tearing Down Your Tripod
Setting Up Your Tripod
6
Set the Tilt
Release the tilt lock, if necessary, and set the tilt
so that the head is flat and ready for mounting
your camera. Retighten the tilt lock.
12
Install Pan/Tilt Bar
The pan/tilt bar can be installed on the left or
right. Fit the threaded stud into the mount and
tighten the lock knob. The mount serrations
allow you to mount the pan/tilt bar at any
angle securely.
1
Assess
Needs
To set up your tripod, begin by removing the
tripod and its pan arm from the box and/
or carry case. Decide whether you will need
the ground spikes or the rubber feet. If you
are shooting outdoors and setting up on soft
ground, the spikes can give you more stability.
7
Set the Pan Angle
Release the pan lock, if necessary, and rotate
the head to set the head in the direction you
will be shooting. Retighten the pan lock.
13
Start Shooting
If you do not need to pan or tilt during your
shot, keep the pan and tilt knobs locked.
3
Release Transport Clip
The tripod legs can be held together for safe
transport by fixing the transport clip. Pull the
loop to release the clip and free the legs.
9
Remove the Mounting Plate
Release the mounting plate lock, if necessary.
Remove the mounting plate by pressing the
release button and sliding the plate free.
15
Tilt
Release the tilt lock knob. Using the pan/tilt bar,
move the tripod up or down to tilt.
Tilt Lock
Pan Lock
2
Adjust Feet
Extend the ground spikes by rotating the rubber
pads clockwise until the spikes are exposed.
Or turn the rubber pads counter-clockwise to
retract the spikes.
8
Level the Head
Release the ball level lock. Balance the tripod
head by referring to the bubble level. Retighten
the ball level lock.
Pan Lock
14
Pan
Release the pan lock knob. Using the pan/tilt
bar, move the tripod left or right to pan.
5
Spread the Tripod
Plant the front leg of the tripod. Lift the back
two legs and pull back to spread the tripod to
the full extension of the mid-level spreader.
11
Mount Camera to Tripod
Make certain that your tripod legs are locked
and the tripod is stable and ready for mounting
your camera. Slide the mounting plate onto the
tripod head. Set its position where the camera
is the most balanced. Retighten the mounting
plate lock firmly.