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Using the short center column

1. Remove the lower base plate

and the rubber ring.

2. Loosen the center column ten-

sion adjustment knob and nut
three or four complete turns.

Adjustment of the center column
play can be accomplished by
locking a screw with the enclosed
allen wrench.

1. Unlock center column tension

adjustment knob and nut.

3. Turn the elevation control han-

dle to check the tightness of
the center column. Also check
for any play by moving the
head while keeping the legs
steady.

4. If the center column is too tight,

use the allen wrench to loosen
the screw and adjust.

5. Match the groove of the short

center column to the Key guide
inside the body of the tripod.
Check to be sure this is per-
fectly matched.

6. Turn the elevation control handle

to engage the gear on the short
center column. 

Check to be

sure operation is smooth.

2. Insert enclosed allen wrench

into wrench hole and tighten
the screw.

Adjustment of center column play (after using tripod)

3. Using the elevation control

handle, crank out the center
column, while holding on to the
head.

4. Remove the rubber ring and

lower base plate from the short
center column.

If not, recheck positioning as
described in (5).

7. Replace the rubber ring and

base plate.

8. Be sure to attach the rubber

ring and base plate to the cen-
ter column that you just
removed to prevent loss.

Options

SHORT CENTER COLUMN FOR
PROFESSIONAL 

Groove

Key

Reversible threaded post

1. The threaded post on the upper end of the

center column is 3/8". The threaded post on
the lower end of the center column is
reversible, 1/4" and 3/8". If 1/4" post is need-
ed at the top, reverse the center column
itself (see “Using the short center column”)

2. To reverse a post, first loosen the base

plate.
Then remove the post, reverse it, and rein-
sert it. Retighten the base plate.
Note: When reversing the lower threaded
post, move the rubber ring up first.

Short Center Column

For the lowest possible camera angle with the
legs fully spread, a special short center column
is available as an optional accessory.*
This makes the lowest position 370 mm (14 7/12")
from the ground.

370 mm
(14 7/12)"

PROFESSIONAL

-LE

Operating Instructions

Congratulation on the purchase of a SLIK Professional 

-LE.

SLIK Corporation has designed your tripod to be a sturdy, rugged,
dependable product that will provide you with many years of satisfac-
tory use. 

Please take a few moments to read this operating instruction careful-
ly before use so that you can take full advantage of your Tripod's
many fine features. 
Retain this operating instruction in case you might want to refer back to it.

Caution

This caution icon refers to information pertaining to important safety
procedures in preventing injuries, or damages which may occur as a
result of mishandling this product. 

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tents. Please refer to instructions closely to avoid accidents.

Components

R

G079-1

Reversible threaded post

Center column tension
adjustment nut

Elevation control handle

3-Position leg angle
adjustment lock

Leg lock 

nut

Rubber leg 
tips

Base plate

Lower center column
tension adjustment nut 

Leg

Rubber ring

Soft grip

Center column

Pan head

Main body

This product has been designed to handle
equipment weighing under 10 kgs (22 lbs).
Do not overload.
Some equipments weighing under 10 kgs (22
lbs), such as long lenses, may not balance well
due to its weight distribution. In such case,
please use a larger tripod.

Carrying a tripod with a camera left on can
result in unexpected accidents. We therefore,
recommend you to remove your camera while
carrying the tripod.

Equipment that can be loaded on
this tripod

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Carrying the tripod

1/4" Camera 
mounting screw

Camera locking knob

Pan & tilt handle

Vertical tilt handle

Panning lock knob

Camera platform

3/8" Camera mounting screw

Dual axis 
bubble levels

Panning Guide

Camera mounting screw

3/8" Tripod attachment
female screw

Pan/Tilt head stand

Specification

Folded length

810 mm

(31 11/12")

Max. operating height 1,835 mm

(72 1/4")

Max. center column ext. 285 mm

(11 1/4")

Weight

4.9 kg

(10lbs 13oz)

Do not attach a camera directly to the pan
head attachment screw of the center column.
This may damage both your camera and tripod.

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Pan head attachment screw

Accessory

Tripod case

Allen wrench

(2mm width)

Pan head

Caution

Soft Grip is consumption and cannot be used permanently.
Please replace it whenever ragged.

Printed in Thailand.

Care of the Tripod

OIL

THINNER

DO NOT apply any grease or oil to this product.

Clean with a mild detergent and a soft cloth only.

DO NOT use close to flame. Avoid extreme heat.

Slik corporation reserves the right to make changes in design and/or improvements on the products without any obligation and advanced notice.

SLIK CORPORATION

853 Kayama, Hidaka City, Saitama 350-1231, Japan

Phone 81-42-989-2141, Fax. 81-42-985-0210  ©2006

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