Manual
4
Raise Center Column
If you need to raise the center column, unlock
the center column by turning the locking knob
counterclockwise. Use the hand crank to raise
or lower the head platform. Never raise or lower
the head by pushing or pulling it.
10
Start Shooting
If you do not need to pan or tilt during your
shot, keep the pan and tilt knobs locked.
6
Set the Pan Angle
Release the pan lock. Using the tilt/pan bar,
rotate the head to set it in the direction you will
be shooting. Retighten the pan lock.
12
Tilt
Release the tilt-lock knob, and use the tilt/pan
bar to tilt the tripod head up or down.
5
Store in Carry Case
Store your tripod in its carry case until the
next shoot. You can leave the mounting plate
attached to your camera for quick mounting.
3
Collapse the Tripod
Unlock the mid-level spreader. Push the legs
together, collapsing the mid-level spreader.
5
Set the Tilt
Release the tilt lock. Using the tilt/pan bar, set
the tilt so that the head is level and ready for
mounting your camera. Retighten the tilt lock.
11
Pan
Release the pan lock knob. Using the tilt/pan
bar, rotate the tripod head left or right to pan.
4
Shorten Legs
Release the flip-locks and slide each leg section
to its closed position. Secure the flip-locks.
Release the pan and tilt locks and fold the tilt/
pan bar toward the legs.
Tilt Lock
Pan Lock