Tripod Safety Tips
© CALUMET PHOTOGRAPHIC, INC. 2010
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calumet 8000 series tripods
8121 4-section 8x tripod
www.calumetphoto.com
www.calumetphoto.com
U.S.A.
630.860.7447 x2258
United Kingdom
08000 964396
Germany
040 4231600
Belgium
+31 20-697-7171
Netherlands
020-697-7171
Features include:
• 4-section legs with
non-slip rubber
leg locks
• Made of strong light-
weight 8x carbon fiber
and magnesium alloy
materials
• 2-position leg angle
adjustments
• Grooved center column
with spring-loaded
weight hook
• Rubber feet with
retractable stainless
steel spikes
• Three foam leg covers
offer over-the-shoulder
carrying comfort
• Invertible legs allow for
compact storage
• Ball head with a 1/4"-20
quick-release plate
Specifications
Leg Sections:
4
Minimum Height:
12.8" (33cm)
Maximum Height*:
47.1" (120cm)
Maximum Height**:
56.5" (144cm)
Closed Length:
16.6" (42cm)
Maximum Load
†
:
14 lbs. (6.4kg)
Weight:
3.1 lbs. (1.4kg)
* with center column retracted
** with center column extended
Note: Weight includes tripod and ball head.
Height specifications listed above are for
tripod only.
CALUMET TRIPOD
FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY
Five Year Parts-and-Labor Warranty
IMPORTANT:
In order to take full advantage of our five-year warranty, please register your product
today by logging on to our website at www.calumetphoto.com/warranty/. Be sure to have your receipt
in hand when registering to easily locate your order number when prompted. Registering online will
also give you the option to receive other great offers from Calumet.
Calumet warrants these tripods to be free from defects in material and workmanship for
five years from date of purchase. If this product is found to be defective in material or workmanship,
Calumet Photographic will, at its option, repair or replace it without charge, subject to the following
limitations and exclusions:
• Warranty extends to the original purchaser only and is not transferable or assignable.
• Returned product must be accompanied with proof of purchase if online registration is not
available.
• Warranty shall not apply to any product that has, in Calumet’s judgment, been subject to misuse,
abuse, negligence, accident or unauthorized repair.
Calumet’s obligation is limited to repair or replacement of the tripod and/or head only, and no one is
authorized to assume any obligation not in accordance with the above. Should service be necessary
under this warranty, please contact us to receive the required Return Merchandise Authorization
Number (RMA#) and return the product with the freight prepaid to the address provided at that time.
Collect shipments will not be accepted. Product will be repaired or replaced and returned to you
prepaid. For technical assistance or to place an order, please call.
A STRONG, LIGHTWEIGHT TRIPOD
PERFECT FOR POINT-AND-SHOOT AND
DSLR CAMERAS.
• Do not exceed maximum weight load.
• Always engage safety locks when using tripod.
• Remove camera before transporting tripod.
• Do not leave tripod unattended.
• Tripod does not require lubrication, but if required,
use lithium grease only on threads of leg collars.
• Clean with mild detergent and a soft cloth.
Remove dust and sand from locking threads
and sliding segments.
• If tripod is found to be or becomes defective from
normal use, please contact your nearest Calumet
service and repair center.
includes ball head with 1/4”-20 quick-release plate
CK8121
Contents:
One four-section tripod, one ball head with 1/4”-20 quick-release plate, and a carrying case with shoulder strap.
†
The maximum load rating listed above was determined by a series of tests in a controlled environment. Although conservative, this rating
should be used only as a general guideline. Our tests found the Calumet 8x Carbon Fiber Tripods exceeded this rating for most applications.
Care should always be taken when considering shooting locations, or the use of long lenses or heavy equipment. For additional stability,
Calumet recommends the use of additional weight mounted to the center column hook whenever possible.
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