SLIK THE PROFESSIONAL 616-850 Operating Instructions

Using the Short center column
1. Remove the lower Base plate 3. Using the Crank handle, crank
and the Rubber ring. out the Center column, while
2. Loosen the Center column ten- holding on to the head.
sion adjustment nut three or 4. Remove the Rubber ring and
four complete turns. lower Base plate from the Short
center column.
Adjustment of Center column play (after using tripod)
Adjustment of the Center column play can be 2. Insert enclosed Allen wrench into wrench
accomplished by locking a screw with the hole and tighten the screw.
enclosed Allen wrench.
1. Unlock Center column tension adjustment
nut and Lower tension adjustment nut.
Technical Specifications:
"The Professional" "The Professional 4"
Length Folded 900mm (35") Length Folded
Max. Operating Height 2,000mm (79") Max. Operating Height
Min. Operating Height. 590 mm (23 1/4") Min. Operating Height.
Weight 6.3kg (13lbs 5oz) Weight
No. of Sections 3 No. of Sections
*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".
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.
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Key
Groove
If not, recheck positioning as
5. Match the Groove of the Short
described in (5).
center column to the Key guide
7. Replace the Rubber ring and
inside the body of the tripod.
Base plate.
Check to be sure this is perfectly
8. Be sure to attach the Rubber
matched.
ring and Base plate to the
6. Turn the Crank handle to engage
Center column that you just
the gear on the Short center col-
removed to prevent loss.
umn. Check to be sure opera-
tion is smooth.
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.
935mm (36 3/4")
2,530mm (99 3/4)
590 mm (23 1/4")
6.9kg (15lbs 5oz)
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"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
Reversible 1/4"X20
3/8" Threaded post
Center column tension
adjustment nut
3-Position leg angle
adjustment lock
Crank handle
Lower center column
tension adjustment nut
Rubber ring
Base plate
Leg
Lower reversible threaded post
Leg Lock nut
Indexed height adjustment
reference marks
Allen wrench
5/64" (2mm width)
Install the Pan handles
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
The Vertical tilt handle can be reset inside the
tilt. If you prefer to have it the other way
Pan & Tilt handle by screwing from rear of the
around, the tripod will function perfectly. handle as shown here.
Camera mounting screw (3/8")
Camera mounting screw (1/4")
Camera platform
Camera locking knob
Pan & Tilt handle
Equipment that can be Carrying the Tripod
loaded on this Tripod
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This product has been designed
Leg tips
to handle equipment weighing
under 12 kgs (26 lbs 7 oz).
Do not overload. Carrying a tripod with a camera
Some equipments weighing under left on can result in unexpected
12 kgs (26 lbs 7 oz), such as long accidents. We therefore, recom-
lenses, may not balance well due mend you to remove your camera
to its weight distribution. while carrying the tripod.
Attach the head
The head is installed by screwing it onto the
Center column's 3/8" threaded post socket
hole.
Dual axis bubble levels
Vertical tilt handle
Panning lock knob
Panning guide