SLIK PRO 500DX Operating Instructions

Inverting the Center column
Caution
Always remove the Pan head when replacing the Remove the Rubber stopper from the bottom of
Center column. the column.
Caution
Make sure to re-attach the Rubber stopper, in
Insert the Center column from the lower side of
order to prevent the Center column from falling
Main body, and tighten the Locking collar and
out.
the Center column stopper.
Opening the Tripod legs
Caution
Be sure to open all three legs completely in order to prevent camera
shakes, or accidental tip overs caused by unstableness.
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.
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Loosen the Center column stopper and the
Locking collar, and then pull out the Center col-
umn.
By inverting the Center column, it is possible to
do copy, and close up work.
Follow the same procedures in order to replace
with optional Short center column.
Storage
Remove the Vertical tilt handle from the Pan head, and screw into the
back of the Pan & Tilt handle.
Make sure the washer ring on the thread stays on with the handle.
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R PRO 500DX
Operating Instructions
Thank you very much for choosing SLIK PRO 500DX 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 carefully
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
This caution icon refers to information pertaining to important safety
procedures in preventing injuries, or damages which may occur as a
result of mishandling this product.
Prohibition
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tents. Please refer to instructions closely to avoid accidents.
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Components
Pan head
Center column
locking collar
Center column
Center column stopper
3-Position leg angle
adjustment locks
Soft grip
Leg
Leg lock
Rubber stopper
Rubber leg tip
Leg lock lever
Caution
Soft Grip is consumption and cannot be used permanently.
Please replace it whenever ragged.
Equipment that can be used with Setting up
this tripod
Caution
Caution
Prohibition
Prohibition
This product has been designed to handle Prevent accidental equipment fall, or tripod tip-
equipment weighing under 6 kgs (13 lbs 3 oz). ping over, by making sure all levers, knobs,
Do not overload. and handles on the tripod are securely tight-
Some equipment weighing under 6 kgs (13 lbs ened, and that all three legs are opened all the
3 oz), such as long lenses, may not balance way.
well due to its weight distribution. In such case,
please use a larger tripod.
Specification
Length folded
Max. operating height 1625mm
Max. center column ext. 265mm
Weight
Pan head
Quick release platform
Quick release
lock lever
Pan & Tilt handle
Main body
Handle connecting
screw
Camera
mounting screw
Options
THREAD ADAPTER SET PRO 500 DX
Cat. No. 618-331 SHORT CENTER COLUMN
Cat. No. 615-313
On this tripod, please buy
Thread adapter set when the
Pan head that there are large
screw (U3/8) tripod installation
screws is attached.
Carrying the tripod
Caution
Prohibition
Carrying a tripod with a camera left on can
result in unexpected accidents. We therefore,
recommend you to remove your camera while
carrying the tripod.
695mm
(27 1/3")
(64")
(10 5/12")
2.48kg
(5lbs 8oz)
Vertical tilt handle
Panning lock knob
Mounting wing nut
Pan head
attachment screw
Plate cover
Rubber stopper