Height and Tension Control Adjustments
Your Sunpak TravelSmart tripod is equipped with
a Lift-n-Lock Split Center Column for precise
height adjustments.
To raise or lower the center column, loosen the
Elevation Lock Knob (1). Grasp the tripod head
and lift to the desired height. Retighten the Ele-
vation Lock Knob to secure. To reduce any sud-
den downward camera movement when adjust-
ing the tripod’s height, your
Sunpak TravelSmart tripod is also
equipped with a Tension Adjustment
Collar (2) that encases the center
column. Turning the collar in a
counter clockwise direction will in-
crease tension to the column, which
acts as aid in supporting heavier
cameras. To reduce tension on the
center column, when using lighter
weight equipment, turn the collar
counterclockwise .
Note:
Never release your camera or camcorder
until the Elevation Lock Knob is securely retight-
ened.
Specifications
Folded Length
14.5 in. (36.8 cm)
Maximum Height
56.0 in. (142.2 cm)
Minimum Height
14.5 in. (36.8 cm)
Maximum Load Limit
3.3lbs (1.5 kg)
Weight
1.9lbs (864 g)
Tripod Components
1. Vertical Tilt Lock Knob
2. Twist Pan/Tilt Locking Handle
3. 3-Way Panhead With Bubble Level
4. Quick Release Platform With
Locking
Lever
5. One-Touch Leg Angle
Adjustment Wheel
6. 5-Section Leg With
Twist Leg Locks
7. Elevation Lock Knob
8. Tension
Adjustment
Collar/Split Center
Column
9. Rubber
Feet
Extending the Sunpak TravelSmart Legs
Each leg of the Sunpak TravelSmart has twist leg
locks and each segment may be withdrawn as
needed. This permits setting your equipment at a
comfortable height and can be very useful when
positioning your tripod on uneven terrain.
To lengthen any leg extension, twist the leg lock (1)
counterclockwise and gently pull on the leg segment
to the desired length. To secure in position, twist the
leg lock clockwise (2). Not properly securing a twist
leg lock may cause the tripod leg to retract unex-
pectedly and result in damage to your camera and
tripod).
Quick Release Platform
Move the Quick Release Locking Lever outward
until it stops and remove the Quick Release Plat-
form by lifting upward. The platform has a threaded
¼ x 20 camera mounting screw for camera attach-
ment.
Position the platform so the camera mounting
screw aligns with the matching receptacle on your
camera. For camcorders, be sure to align the video
indexing pin with the matching re-
ceptacle on the camcorder. Move
and hold open the Quick Release
Lock Lever and with the camera or
camcorder tilted slightly down,
slide the Quick Release Platform
back into position. After doing so,
secure the platform using the
Quick Release Locking Lever by
pressing firmly until it stops.
Using the 3-way Panhead
For panning and tilting, loosen
the Pan and Tilt Handle, by turn-
ing the handle counterclockwise.
Tilt the Panhead as desired and
re-tighten by turning clockwise or
leave loose for panning.
One-Touch Leg Angle Adjustment
Your Sunpak TravelSmart tripod is equipped with
One-Touch leg angle adjustment wheels. When
the wheel is turned it will automatically stop with
the leg is fully extended. When opening the tri-
pod, make certain that all three One-Touch leg
angle adjustment wheels are not rotated to the
low angle position. All three One-Touch leg angle
adjustment wheels should be rotated so that the
metal tab, that is located on the top of the wheel,
is turned toward the tripod chassis. When closing
the tripod, simply press each leg towards the
center column, until they stop.
To change the camera format from horizontal to
vertical, loosen the Vertical Lock Knob (1) and
rotate the camera platform (2) 90 degrees to the left
to its vertical position. Retighten the Vertical Tilt
Lock Knob.
Note:The vertical tilt lock knob can be repositioned
by pulling out and setting to its desired location.
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