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WELCOME

Thank you

 

for purchasing a Really Right Stuff tripod or monopod.  Many years 

ago, we set out to create tripods that would exemplify the best in craftsmanship 

and quality. We are proud to present to you the results of that pursuit. Our 

‘pods are the culmination of first-hand experience and abundant input from 
seasoned professionals. Building upon our reputation of high precision CNC 

manufacturing, we enlisted unsurpassed composite manufacturing talent to 

bring you what we feel is a carbon fiber masterpiece. We sincerely hope you 

take a moment to appreciate this beautiful piece of equipment and review 
this manual to see how you can get the most from your tripod. If you have any 

questions or comments, please contact us. We love hearing your feedback. 
Thanks again, and enjoy.

Joe Johnson

Really Right Stuff

1146 Farmhouse Lane
San Luis Obispo, California 93401-8362 USA

Phone:

 

1-805-528-6321 or toll-free 1-888-777-5557 in the US and Canada 

Fax:

 

1-805-528-7964

Email: 

[email protected]

Web:

 

www.ReallyRightStuff.com

Guarantee:

 

All Really Right Stuff brand products are guaranteed to the original 

purchaser to be free of defects in materials or workmanship for five (5) years from the 
date of purchase. 

Protected by US Patents:

 

RRS tripods have been granted patents by the United States 

Patent and Trademark Office. Any party that manufactures, imports, uses, sells, or 
offers for sale the patented technology without permission/license from Really Right 
Stuff, LLC, during the term of the patent and within the country that issued the patent, 
is considered to infringe the patent.

®  ™ © 1990-2017 Really Right Stuff, LLC. All rights reserved.

Summary of Contents for MC-14

Page 1: ...TRIPOD MONOPOD MANUAL 100 MADE IN THE USA ...

Page 2: ...se contact us We love hearing your feedback Thanks again and enjoy Joe Johnson Really Right Stuff 1146 Farmhouse Lane San Luis Obispo California 93401 8362 USA Phone 1 805 528 6321 or toll free 1 888 777 5557 in the US and Canada Fax 1 805 528 7964 Email info reallyrightstuff com Web www ReallyRightStuff com Guarantee All Really Right Stuff brand products are guaranteed to the original purchaser t...

Page 3: ...tions per leg 100 lb 45kg 6 0 lb 2 7kg TVC 44 Tripod Versa style Apex 4 leg sections per leg Short 100 lb 45kg 6 5 lb 3 0kg TVC 45 Tripod Versa style Apex 5 leg sections per leg 100 lb 45kg 6 9 lb 3 1kg MC 45 Monopod 5 leg sections 100 lb 45kg 2 0 lb 0 9kg Series 3 TVC 32G Tripod Versa style Apex 2 leg sections per leg Ground 50 lb 23kg 2 5 lb 1 1kg TVC 33 Tripod Versa style Apex 3 leg sections pe...

Page 4: ...umn locks with ergonomic Butterfly Knob 7 Offset Leg Joint Offset Leg Joints help decrease the circumference of your tripod when folded up for travel 8 Leg Ultra thin wall large diameter carbon fiber tubes provide superior strength and extraordinary vibration absorption without adding weight 9 Weight Hook Can be used with a carabiner 1 4 to 3 8 diameter 10 Twist Lock Extra large twist locks made w...

Page 5: ...ng out all three legs 2 Grab all Twist Locks with one hand and rotate one quarter turn 3 Pull leg until fully extended 4 Tighten Twist Locks 5 Repeat on all legs 6 To collapse loosen twist locks and collapse leg Grab all Twist Locks with one hand and tighten All tripod and monopod feet are loose This gives you the option of swapping the stock feet for Rock Claws or Foot Spikes see page 11 Once you...

Page 6: ...de Angle Stop out completely Slide back in at any time to cancel 3 Swing leg to horizontal position Angle Stop will engage 4 Move to desired position Angle Stop will ratchet automatically 1 2 For low level settings use the ratcheting Angle Stop as shown below ...

Page 7: ... thread Weight Hook onto thestud onthebottomofthe Platform Screw thetwo pieces firmlytogether platformand hookassembly willseatloosely intheApex 5 Simultaneously hold Platform in place and turn Butterfly Knob counter clockwise until Platform and Weight Hook assemblyaresecure 6 TightenPlatform setscrew s 7 Reversesteps toreinstallQuick Column Whensliding column throughApex align groove incolumn wit...

Page 8: ... the Stud can be re installed Use 5 32 hex key to unscrew and remove the Strap Pin 3 Turn the tripod upside down Use 5 32 hex key to re install the Stud by screwing it into the bottom of the apex 4 Re install the Strap Strap Pin not shown The Stud is not secured with threadlocker fluid at the factory This allows you to easily reverse it if needed To semi permanently secure the Stud in place use on...

Page 9: ...orm comes with one Set Screw that can be used to prevent your tripod head from coming loose For clarity drawings do not show the tripod head installed to the tripod Install your tripod head then follow steps 1 2 Set Screw Note that if you tighten the Set Screw it will almost certainly mar the bottom of your tripod head To semi permanently install your tripod head and avoid any blemish marks use on...

Page 10: ...mble and clean tripod per instructions on page 9 Leg bolts should be tight enough to prevent legs from collapsing but loose enough to open with ease Use 3 16 hex key to make adjustments as necessary Periodically apply multi purpose lubricant to the threads of each leg joint However never lubricate the carbon fiber legs Check for metal corrosion Contact Really Right Stuff for any necessary replacem...

Page 11: ...Anti Twist Sleeves 3 Wipe down leg foot and ex posed threads with damp cloth removing any dirt or debris Allow to dry 4 Apply a small amount of multi purpose grease to the exposed leg threads 5 Replace Anti Twist Sleeves and Twist Lock 6 Holding Anti Twist Sleeves in place insert leg into tripod where the arrow meets with gap between the Anti Twist Sleeves Slide leg in completely 7 Screw Twist Loc...

Page 12: ...ll Leg QD Mount to the bottom of the first leg section Install so that the QD socket is facing in not out When carrying the tripod this leg will face the ground and the strap will feed up between the other two legs The tripod legs will remain folded together without the need to tie them QD Compatible Strap Strap must have two QD sling swivels Purchase strap with pre installed QD swivels or buy QD ...

Page 13: ... 13 www ReallyRightStuff com QD STRAP SYSTEM For Series 2 3 4 Install Apex QD Mount to underside of apex with two screws Apex QD Mount For TFC 14 Install Apex QD Mount into threaded socket on side of apex ...

Page 14: ...Grip set screws around Apex Two rotations are sufficient complete removal is not required 2 Remove Apex platform or other accessory by pushing it upward 3 Insert compatible accessory NOTE Although Gitzo Systematic accessories will fit Versa Series 3 tripods SureGrip functionality is only compatible with Really Right Stuff brand accessories 4 Tighten all three SureGrip set screws 2 1 4 3 ...

Page 15: ...d even ballheads Each leveling base offers 15 of leveling capability and locks solidly Choose a leveling base with a flat platform for direct mounting of a tripod head Or choose a leveling base with a clamp if you want quick change convenience for multiple tripod heads on the same tripod POD ACCESSORIES TA 3 FRC Rock Claws for rocky terrain TA U LB TA 3 LB TA 3 LC TA 3 LB HK TA 3 LC HK TA 4 LB HK ...

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