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Baseplate with Dual 3/8

 and 1/4

-20 head   

mounting screw

Two-piece center column (AT/CT-3535 and AT-3585)

One-piece center column (AT-3565)

Low-angle center column 

Center column locking collar

Center column twist lock (AT/CT-3535 and AT-3585)

Strap mount

Leg angle adjustment lock

Integrated monopod

Retractable and removable weight hook

180° folding legs

Leg adjustment twist locks

Integrated spiked feet

Also Included: 

Carry bag

 

 

Carry bag strap 

 

 

 

Hex keys (×2)

Summary of Contents for AT-3535

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

Page 2: ...n windy conditions This tripod boasts several options for low angle shooting including a separate reversible low angle center column that enables shooting close to the ground For additional adaptabili...

Page 3: ...meraandQuick ReleasePlatetotheBallhead 11 TensionThumbscrew BC 217T BC 226Tonly 12 AdjustingtheFriction BC 217T BC 226Tonly 12 PanoramicBase 14 TripodOperation 14 LegLengthAdjustment 14 LegAngleAdjust...

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

Page 5: ...dAT 3585 One piececentercolumn AT 3565 Low anglecentercolumn Centercolumnlockingcollar Centercolumntwistlock AT CT 3535andAT 3585 Strapmount Legangleadjustmentlock Integratedmonopod Retractableandremo...

Page 6: ...6 KEY FEATURES C B F H G I J E D A...

Page 7: ...k releaseplate Bubblelevel 1 4 20UNCmountingscrew Quick releaseknob Panknob Lockingindexscale BC 217T BC 226T Mainlockingknob Tensionthumbscrew BC 217T BC 226T Panoramicbasewith360 markings 90 groove...

Page 8: ...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 use...

Page 9: ...ote If a different size mounting screw is needed to mount the ballhead refer to The Tripod Mounting Screw section on page 8 for instructions MOUNTING THE QUICK RELEASE PLATE TO THE CAMERA The quick re...

Page 10: ...A 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 quic...

Page 11: ...knob locks and unlocks the ballhead which allows for changing the position of the camera When changing camera positions via the Locking Knob always keep one hand on the camera Turn the knob countercl...

Page 12: ...the lightest combination of camera and lens that you will regularly use Turn the tension thumbscrew located on the main locking knob counterclockwise until it stops 2 Turn the main locking knob count...

Page 13: ...terclockwise until the ball moves freely enough for you to make adjustments Warning Do not force the main locking knob to turn beyond its stopping point This leads to locking up or freezing up of the...

Page 14: ...he base to the desired 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 ADJUST...

Page 15: ...lease the 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 be...

Page 16: ...se to secure the column Note Make sure 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...

Page 17: ...weight hook from the bottom of the center 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 c...

Page 18: ...from underneath so that the ballhead is facing down toward the ground 4 Tighten the locking collar and return the weight hook to the center column by screwing it in 5 Depending on the size of the came...

Page 19: ...ure to return the weight hook This prevents the center column from sliding all the way through the collar 7 Depending on the size of the camera adjust the leg angle and height appropriately 8 Mount th...

Page 20: ...AT 3585 1 Turn the retractable rubber feet clockwise Adjust the leg height to your needs 2 When finished using the spikes turn the rubber feet counterclockwise until they are extended all the way out...

Page 21: ...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 collar...

Page 22: ...MinimumHeight 12 7 32 3cm 12 7 32 3cm 15 3 38 9cm 16 40 6cm MinimumHeight withSmallCenter Column 8 6 21 8cm 8 6 21 8cm 9 7 24 6cm 8 5 21 6cm FoldedLength 12 30 5cm 12 30 5cm 15 25 38 7cm 15 75 40cm Ma...

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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