SLIK PRO 500DX Operating Instructions Manual

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PRO 500DX Tripod
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.
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procedures in preventing injuries, or damages which may occur as a
result of mishandling this product.
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Specification
Length folded 695mm
(271/3")
Max. operating height 1625mm
(64")
Max. center column ext. 265mm
(105112")
Weight 2.48kg
(5lbs 80z)
Pan head
Vertical tilt handle
Mounting wing nut
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On this tripod, please buy Thread adapter set when the
Pan head that there are large screw (U3/8) tripod installation
screws is attached.
Options
THREAD ADAPTER SET
Cat. No. 618-331
Quick release
Pan & Tilt handle
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Lower part of
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Upper part of
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Rubber stopper
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locking collar
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Leg lock
Center column
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Components
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Soft Grip is consumption and cannot be used permanently.
Please replace it whenever ragged.
Equipment that can be used with
this tripod
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This product has been designed to handle
equipment weighing under 6 kgs (13 Ibs 30z).
Do not overload.
Some equipment weighing under 6 kgs (13 Ibs
3 oz), such as long lenses, may not balance
well due to its weight distribution. In such case,
please use a larger tripod.
Setting up
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Prevent accidental equipment fall, or tripod tip-
ping over, by making sure all levers, knobs,
and handles on the tripod are securely tight-
ened, and that all three legs are opened all the
way.
Carrying the tripod
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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.