AC-1300/1400 Series Tripod You’re on steady ground™ 1
Introduction Thank You for choosing Oben! This versatile and durable Oben AC-1300/1400 series tripod includes an installed ballhead for quick and precise camera placement. Adjusting the tripod’s height is simple: open a flip lock to extend or retract each telescopic leg section separately. The center column locking knob releases the center column in a split second to slide up or down for further height adjustment.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Key Features 5 Ballhead Operation 6 Leg Length Adjustment 6 Leg Angle Adjustment 6 Center Column Adjustment 7 Low-Angle Setup 7 Counterweight 9 Warnings 11 3
KEY FEATURES A B C D E F G H I J K 4
KEY FEATURES A Dual 3/8”-1/4”-20 head mounting screw B Short split-column C Center column locking knob D Bubble level E Strap mount F Leg angle adjustment lock G Closed-cell foam grip H Grooved reversible center column I Retractable and removable weight hook J Flip-style leg lock levers K Rubber feet 5
OPERATION 1. Ballhead Operation Refer to the included Ballhead Instruction Manual. 2. Leg Length Adjustment A secure flip-lock design allows for rapid height adjustment for each telescopic tripod leg. To adjust the height of a leg, open a flip-lock lever, position the leg at the desired height, and close the lever to lock the leg in place. 3. Leg Angle Adjustment For stable support when shooting on uneven terrain, each leg of the tripod can be individually set at a preset angle of 24˚, 55˚ or 80˚.
OPERATION 4. Center Column Adjustment The sliding center column can be used to adjust the height of the camera. Fully extending the center column after the legs have been fully extended will place the camera at the highest position possible with this tripod. Adjust the center column Turn the center column locking knob counterclockwise, adjust the center column to the desired height, and lock it in place by turning the center column locking knob clockwise.
OPERATION 5. Low-Angle Setup (continued) 2. Turn the center column locking knob counterclockwise to unlock the center column. Remove the center column from the tripod and remove the center column locking knob from the center column. 3. Reverse the center column and insert it up through the bottom of the tripod top plate. 4.Slide the center column into the desired position. Turn the center column locking knob clockwise to lock it at the desired height. SPLIT the center column 1.
OPERATION 4. Put the main column aside. Tighten the Allen screw with the Allen wrench so that the screw is flush with the surface of the center column. Insert the short column into the tripod and adjust to the height you desire. Tighten the center column locking knob securely. Note: Extending the center column may leave the tripod less stable. 6. Counterweight When shooting under windy conditions or when using a telephoto lens, the stability of your camera is critical.
WARNINGS Warnings: • Do not exceed the tripod’s maximum load capacity (see tag on tripod). ! • Ensure that all appropriate locks are engaged when necessary. • Tripod should only be used in temperatures between -22° and 140° Fahrenheit. • Do not operate in salt water. Dry tripod off if it becomes wet. • Remove the camera from the tripod during transport. • Keep out of reach of children.
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