SUMMIT
™
CARBON II
4
5
BASIC ADJUSTMENTS
Tilt/Panning Action
• To unlock the tripod head, twist the handle counter-clockwise until the head
moves freely. Adjust to your desired position and lock the tripod head.
• To lock the tripod head, twist the handle clockwise until you feel tension on
the handle.
− To keep the head free for panning, twist the handle clockwise until you
feel your desired amount of resistance on the head as you move the optic.
Adjusting Leg Angles
Each of the four tripod leg sections can be adjusted out to 80°, 52°, or 24°.
To adjust the angle of the legs:
1. Flip the Leg Angle Pivot Lock down to the unlocked position and adjust
the leg to the desired angle.
2. Return the Leg Angle Pivot Lock to the locked position and pull the leg
out to the nearest angle stop.
Flip Leg Angle Pivot
Lock down/up to
lock or unlock.
Adjusting Leg Section Length
Each of the four tripod leg sections can be extended to adjust
the tripod’s height.
To adjust the length of a leg section:
1. Twist the Leg Lock clockwise (when viewing from top) to
loosen the tension.
2. Slide the leg section out to the desired length and twist the
leg lock counter-clockwise (when viewing from top) to lock
in place.
Center Column
Loosen the Center Column Height Adjustment Knob to change the relative height of the tripod
head. To help stabilize the tripod in windy conditions, hang a weight from the Counterweight Hook.
If desired, remove the center column by rotating the Counterweight Hook clockwise (while looking
down on the tripod).
Rotate Leg Lock
1/4 turn to lock
leg in place.
