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3500 Series Tripod Kit

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Summary of Contents for 3500 Series

Page 1: ...1 3500SeriesTripodKit You reonsteadyground...

Page 2: ...low angle shooting A low angle center column is included with the tripod for mounting a camera close to the ground The tripod s standard center column is also reversible for extremely close proximity...

Page 3: ...____ 13 PanoramicBase_________________________________ 14 TripodOperation__________________________________14 21 LegLengthAdjustment___________________________ 14 LegAngleAdjustment___________________...

Page 4: ...4 KEY FEATURES D G J L K E B C I F H A...

Page 5: ...cecentercolumn AT CT 3565 andAT CT 3586 Low anglecentercolumn Center columnlockingcollar Center columntwistlock AT CT 3535 Strapmount Legangleadjustmentlock Integratedmonopod Retractableandremovablewe...

Page 6: ...6 KEY FEATURES I C B F H E D A C F E G BE Series BZ Series B H D A...

Page 7: ...7 KEY FEATURES Quick releaseplate Bubblelevel 1 4 20mountingscrew Quick releaseknob Panknob Mainlockingknob Tensionknob BZ 217T BZ 226T Panoramicbasewith360 markings 90 groove A B F G H I E D C...

Page 8: ...one end and a 1 4 20 thread on the other allowing you to mount a tripod head with either size mounting socket To switch between the two mounting screw sizes do the following 1 Unscrew the ballhead and...

Page 9: ...If a different size mounting screw is needed to mount the ballhead refer to The Tripod Mounting Screw section above for instructions MOUNTING THE QUICK RELEASE PLATE TO THE CAMERA The quick release p...

Page 10: ...ERA AND QUICK RELEASE PLATE TO THE BALLHEAD After mounting the quick release plate to your camera make sure that all knobs on the ballhead are tightened except for the quick release knob 1 Turn the qu...

Page 11: ...g knob locks and unlocks the ballhead which allows for changing the position of the camera When changing camera positions via the main locking knob always keep one hand on the camera Turn the knob cou...

Page 12: ...s used to control the amount of friction on the ball in order to maintain strict control when positioning it The tension knob is the medium sized knob and it has a different look and texture than the...

Page 13: ...Then mount the camera and lens combination that you will regularly use 2 Once the camera is securely mounted hold the camera with one hand and completely loosen the locking knob by turning it counterc...

Page 14: ...d position and then lock the base by turning the knob clockwise Note Degree markings on the base of the ballhead can be used to accurately set up panoramic shots LEG LENGTH ADJUSTMENT To independently...

Page 15: ...lock to secure the leg at the desired angle CENTER COLUMN ADJUSTMENT The center column can be used to adjust the height of the camera Fully extending the center column after the legs have been complet...

Page 16: ...the column is secure but do not overtighten to avoid damaging the tripod LOW ANGLE SETUP The following instructions describe three ways to adjust the tripod for low angle shots Using the Center Column...

Page 17: ...column 4 Loosen the locking collar and slide the center column off of the tripod 5 Insert the low angle center column into the hole and tighten the locking collar For extra stability screw the weight...

Page 18: ...g collar and remove the center column from the tripod 3 Slide the center column into the tripod from underneath so that the ballhead is facing down toward the ground 4 Tighten the locking collar and r...

Page 19: ...telephoto lens the stability of your camera is critical A built in spring loaded hook at the bottom of the center column allows you to hang a counterweight such as a sandbag not included or loaded eq...

Page 20: ...feet AT CT 3565 and AT CT 3586 Turn the retractable rubber feet clockwise When finished using the spikes turn the rubber feet counterclockwise until they are extended all the way out and completely c...

Page 21: ...ching the mounting screw size in The Tripod Mounting Screw section on page 8 FOLDING LEGS For the most compact storage and transport of your tripod the legs can be folded up 180 1 Loosen the locking c...

Page 22: ...in 104cm 53 3in 135 4cm 54in 137 1cm MinimumHeight 8 2in 21cm 9 1in 23 2cm 8 5in 21 5cm FoldedLength 12 3in 31 3cm 16 1in 40 9cm 16 6in 42 3cm MaximumLoad 9lb 4 1kg 20lb 9 1kg 27lb 12 24kg Weight 2 85...

Page 23: ...ra from the tripod during transport Keep out of reach of children To avoid injury always support the top of the center column with one hand while adjusting height and locking the twist lock with the o...

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