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- Page 1 CQL-13 5-Section Compact Carbon-Fiber Tripod with 2-Way Ball Head You’re on steady ground ®...
- Page 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing Oben The Oben CQL-13 tripod and ball head fully extends to 51 inches and folds down to a compact 14.5 inches, which makes it a perfect accessory for shooters on the go. Constructed with lightweight 8X carbon fiber, the tripod has a weight capacity of 13 pounds.
- Page 3 WARNINGS Warnings: • Please read and follow these instructions, and keep this manual in a safe place. • Make sure that this product is intact and that there are no missing parts. • Do not exceed the tripod’s maximum load capacity (see Specifications, below).
- Page 4 OVERVIEW 2-WAY BALL HEAD TRIPOD Bubble level Center column lock 1/4-20 camera screw Reversible center column Quick-release plate Base plate Quick-release knob 3/8-16 base mount Ball head lock Setscrew 360° panoramic base Weight hook Pan knob Internal twist locks Rubber feet ALSO INCLUDED •...
- Page 5 OPERATION Ball Head Operation MOUNTING THE BALL HEAD 1. Screw the ball head clockwise onto the tripod and tighten it by hand. Do not overtighten. 2. Raise the center column, and tighten the setscrew with the included 3mm hex key to prevent the ball head from slipping while...
- Page 6 OPERATION Ball Head Controls BALL HEAD LOCK Turn the ball head lock clockwise to loosen the ball head. Position the camera, and tighten the ball head lock. Use the bubble level to align your camera with the horizon. Use the 90° notch to instantly tilt your camera 90°...
- Page 7 OPERATION Tripod Operation LEG LENGTH ADJUSTMENT 1. Twist the tripod's foot counterclockwise to unlock the first section, and pull it out. Continue to twist the foot counterclockwise to unlock the next sections. 2. Once the leg is at the desired length, twist the foot clockwise to lock the sections...
- Page 8 OPERATION CENTER-COLUMN ADJUSTMENT To fine-tune the camera’s position, adjust the center column height once the leg lengths have been set. 1. Loosen the center column lock to unlock the center column. 2. Adjust the center column to the desired height, and tighten the locking collar.
- Page 9 OPERATION 3. Slide the center column into the tripod from underneath so the ball head is facing down toward the ground. 4. Tighten the locking collar, and screw the weight hook into the center column. 5. Adjust the leg angle and height to make sure there’s enough space to mount the camera.
- Page 10 OPERATION 3. Loosen the center column lock, and remove the center column from the tripod. 4. Insert the low- angle center column into the hole, and tighten the center column lock. 5. Screw the ball head onto the baseplate, and attach the camera.
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Page 11: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Max Height with 51.1 in. (129.8 cm) Center Column Extended Min Height with 5 in. (12.7 cm) Short Center Column Folded Length 14.5 in. (36.8 cm) Max Load 13 lb. (5.9 kg) Leg Sections Tube Diameter 1.0, 0.87, 0.75, 0.63, 0.5 in. (25, 22, 19, 16, 13 mm) Leg Angles 21°, 52°, 82°... -
Page 12: Five-Year Limited Warranty
Oben Customer Service Department to obtain a return merchandise authorization (“RMA”) number, and return the defective product to Oben along with the RMA number and proof of purchase. Shipment of the defective product is at the purchaser’s own risk and expense.
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