SLIK PRO 700DX - Tripod Manual

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Operating instructions (2 pages)

Operating instructions (2 pages)

Table of Contents

Contents

1 Introduction
2 Specification
3 Components
4 Pan Head
5 Options
6 Equipment that can be used with this Tripod
7 Carrying the Tripod
8 Inverting the Center Column
9 How to change the Pan Head fixing screw
10 Opening the Tripod Legs
11 Care of the Tripod
12 Pan Head Section
13 Tripod Section
14 Documents / Resources
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SLIK PRO 700DX - Tripod Manual

Introduction

The SLIK Corporation has designed your tripod to be a sturdy, rugged, dependable product that will provide you with many years of satisfactory use.
Please take a few moments to read this instruction sheet carefully before use so that you can take full advantage of your Tripod's many fine features. Retain this instruction sheet in case you might want to refer back to it.

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.

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Specification

Length folded 760 mm (29 11/12")
Max. operating height 1,900 mm (74 5/6")
Max. center column ext. 380 mm (14 11/12")
Weight 3.53 kg (7lbs 13oz)

Components

Soft Grip is consumption and cannot be used parmanently. Please relace it whenever ragged.

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The bolts of the Pan Head marked " " should not be adjusted nor operated.

Pan Head

Options

Equipment that can be used with this Tripod

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This product is designed to withstand equipment up to 5kgs. Please do not use equipment exceeding this limit.
Equipment with uneven weight distribution should not be panned by the Quick Shoe. A loose mounting screw may go unnoticed, and result in a sudden accidental fall.

Carrying the Tripod

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Carrying a tripod with a camera left on can result in unexpected accidents. We therefore, recommend that you remove your camera when carrying the tripod.

Inverting the Center Column

Always remove the Pan Head when replacing the Center Column.

Remove the Center Column Base Stopper truning to the way of arrow.

Loosen the Center Column Stopper and the Locking Collar, and then pull out the Center Column.

Insert the Center Column from the lower side of Main Body, and tighten the Locking Collar and the Center Column Stopper.

Make sure to re-attach the Center Column By inverting the Center Column, it is possible to Base Stopper, in order to prevent the Center do copy, and close up work. Column from falling out.

By inverting the Center Column, it is possible to do copy, and close up work.

How to change the Pan Head fixing screw

The Pan Head fixing screw is reversible for either large thread (U3/8) or small thread (U1/4).

Move the Plate Cover down.
Loosen the small screw in about three turnings with an Allen wrench (2mm width).
Loosen the Plate without removing the small screw.
Loosen the Pan Head fixing screw and pull it out. Then, screw it in again after reversing top and bottom.
Adjust the height of screw in approx. 8mm above the Plate and then, tighten the small screw by an Allen wrench.
Put the Plate Cover back.

Opening the Tripod Legs

Be sure to open all three legs completely in order to prevent camera shaker, 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.

Pan Head Section

Install the handles

Attach the two Pan Handles to the Pan Head, by inserting the shorter handle to the left, and the longer horizontal tilt handle to the right. Do not reverse.

Attaching the Camera

Remove Quick Shoe by opening the Locking Lever and then pressing the Release Button.

Screw Quick Shoe on to camera, and insert back into the Camera Platform. Please DO Not over tight your Quick Shoe.

Using the Quick Shoe

Correctly installed you will hear a "click", and the Quick Shoe will rotate 360°.

Fix the Quick Shoe at a desired position by closing the Locking Lever.

Adjusting the firmness of the Locking Lever

After long use, you may need to re-tighten the Lever Lock mechanism through the window located underneath the Pan Head. First, you will need to loosen the locking pin with an ordinary allen wrench(1.5 mm). We advise you not to tamper with this part until it becomes necessary.

Using the Pan Head

Loosen the Pan & Tilt Handle, and the head will tilt back and forth.

Loosen the Panning Lock Knob, and the head will rotate along the horizontal direction.

Loosen the Vertical Tilt Handle, and the level can be adjusted.

Bubble levels

Two bubble levels are built-in for vertical and horizontal positioning.

Safeguards during operation with a Camera

The camera may fall suddenly when the Locking Lever is loosened, causing damages and injuries. Always hold on to the camera during such operation.

When loosening either the Pan & Tilt Handle, or the Vertical Tilt Handle, take precaution by keeping a firm grip on the handle until the Pan Head is locked down.

Removing the Pan Head from the Center Column

Please exchange by the following method to attach other heads or accessories to this leg. Fix the Center Column of the legs firmly by both the Center Column Locking Collar and the Center Column Stopper. Next, tighten the Panning Lock Knob of the head firmly. The Pan & Tilt Handle and the Vertical Tilt Handle are grasped and then, turn the head counterclockwise forcibly. The head loosens now.

Attaching the Pan Head

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Attaching the Pan Head
Set the new head, or accessory on the tripod's threaded post, and turn clockwise until it comes to a stop. Tighten the Panning Lock Knob and turn clockwise slightly more. Do not attach camera directly to the threaded post of the Center Column. This can damage both camera and tripod.

When attaching the Pan Head to a tripod with a small thread(U1/4) use the optional small thread adapter.

Tripod Section

Three Position Adjustable Legs

To change the angle of each leg, close the Leg slightly, and then pull the Leg Angle Adjustment Lock out. There is a choice of two other angle positions.

After choosing the desired leg angle, securely push in the Adjustment Lock.

Extending the Tripod Legs

Flip up the Leg Lock Lever to extend or shorten any of the individual leg sections to the desired length, and press the Leg Lock Lever flush against the Leg to lock.

How to get low position shots

You can get lower height.

Remove the Center Column Base Stopper and then, remove the Lower part of Center Column. Put the Center Column Base Stopper on the Upper part of Center Column.

Using the Center Column

Hold onto the Pan Head with one hand, and loosen the Center Column Stopper and the Center Column Locking Collar with the other hand. Raise or lower Pan Head to desired height, and while maintaining a hold of the Pan Head, tighten the Locking Collar and the Stopper.

You may injure your hand by a sudden fall, if you let go of Pan Head before locking the Collar. Turn the Locking Collar with your fingers on the side of the Collar.