“THE PROFESSIONAL” TRIPODS
Operating Instructions
Thank you very much for choosing SLIK Professional Tripod.
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
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procedures in preventing injuries, or damages which may occur as a
result of mishandling this product.
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Components
R
6489E-4
Lower reversible threaded post
Center column tension
adjustment nut
Crank handle
3-Position leg angle
adjustment lock
Leg Lock
nut
Leg tips
5/64" (2mm width)
Allen wrench
Reversible 1/4"X20
3/8" Threaded post
Rubber ring
Base plate
Indexed height adjustment
reference marks
Lower center column
tension adjustment nut
Leg
This product has been designed
to handle equipment weighing
under 12 kgs (26 lbs 7 oz).
Do not overload.
Some equipments weighing under
12 kgs (26 lbs 7 oz), such as long
lenses, may not balance well due
to its weight distribution.
Carrying a tripod with a camera
left on can result in unexpected
accidents. We therefore, recom-
mend you to remove your camera
while carrying the tripod.
Equipment that can be
loaded on this Tripod
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Carrying the Tripod
The Pan handles are installed as shown with
the long handle on the left, for pan and tilt
movement; the short on the right, for vertical
tilt. If you prefer to have it the other way
around, the tripod will function perfectly.
Install the Pan handles
The Vertical tilt handle can be reset inside the
Pan & Tilt handle by screwing from rear of the
handle as shown here.
The head is installed by screwing it onto the
Center column’s 3/8" threaded post socket
hole.
Attach the head
Camera mounting screw (1/4")
Camera locking knob
Pan & Tilt handle
Vertical tilt handle
Panning lock knob
Camera platform
Camera mounting screw (3/8")
Dual axis bubble levels
Panning guide
Using the Short center column
1. Remove the lower Base plate
and the Rubber ring.
2. Loosen the Center column ten-
sion adjustment 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
nut and Lower tension adjustment nut.
3. Turn the Crank handle 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.
Technical Specifications:
Groove
Key
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 perfectly
matched.
6. Turn the Crank handle to engage
the gear on the Short center col-
umn.
Check to be sure opera-
tion is smooth.
2. Insert enclosed Allen wrench into wrench
hole and tighten the screw.
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Care of the Tripod
• 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 ©2005
Adjustment of Center column play (after using tripod)
3. Using the Crank 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
Center column that you just
removed to prevent loss.
“The Professional”
Length Folded
900mm (35")
Max. Operating Height
2,000mm (79")
Min. Operating Height.
590 mm (23 1/4")
Weight
6.3kg (13lbs 5oz)
No. of Sections
3
“The Professional 4”
Length Folded
935mm (36 3/4")
Max. Operating Height
2,530mm (99 3/4)
Min. Operating Height.
590 mm (23 1/4")
Weight
6.9kg (15lbs 5oz)
No. of Sections
4
*All models with a Short center column (as a optional accessory), min. operating height is 15 1/8" (38.5 cm).
*Short center column is an optional accessory for all “The Professional” models, “The Professional”, “The Professional 4”, and “The Professional SP”.
