IMPORTANT DO NOT USE YOUR TRIPOD UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS. NO WARRANTY CLAIM WILL BE ENTERED INTO FOR THE MISUSE OR INCORRECT USE OF THESE PRODUCTS.
ANATOMY OF A TRIPOD: We offer the three leg angles that we consider to be optimum for using a tripod. They are 23˚, 55˚ & 80˚. Each angle has its own merits.
ANATOMY OF AN AIRHED 3 1 1 3 5 capture Release Plate 2 Camera Screw 4 Casing 6 Plate Lock Pan Knob (behind head) Pan Base 7 Ball Control NEVER undo any of the knobs without holding your camera. IMPORTANT The QR3P Release Plate included in all 3 Legged Thing Punks Tripod Kits does not have security bolts fitted, as bolts are incompatible with the Peak Design Capture System. It is important that you tighten your release plate onto the clamp completely and check, before use.
Basic Functionality The Tri-Mount Plate comes with three hollow ends (a), for connecting your strap, carabiner, or other compatible devices. The central bolt can be removed and reversed, as it has both 1/4” and 3/8” threads. a d a c In the base of the centre column is a D-Ring (c), which is used to connect either your strap, for carrying, or the bag, for ballast, using the Toolz carabiner (d).
Basic Functionality To remove the centre column, unscrew the D-Ring (a), and the collar (b). You can then pull out the column (c), and completely remove the collar (b). Your Tri-Mount Plate (d) should be unscrewed from the other end of the column, and then carefully screwed directly to the canopy (e).
Legs, catches & locks In order to change the leg angle or to stow away your tripod you will need to pull down on the leg catch (a) maneuver the leg into the desired position and then release the catch. a b To open and extend the tripod legs simply grip the friction locks (b) in your hand quarter turn, loosening the legs allowing you to select a desired height. Once the required height has been obtained lock the legs in place by rotating back to the original position, which will fully engage the leg lock.
Warranty Information Your 3LT product comes with a 5 Year Global Warranty. On the box you will find a sticker with a unique barcode and serial number. Use this serial number to register your products at www.3leggedthing. com/register. Details of your warranty can be found at www.3leggedthing.com If you have a question or suspect you have a fault, contact us first at www.3leggedthing.com/support.
