Using the Center Column
Center Column | Caution | NO | YES |
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Hold onto the Pan Head with one hand, and | You may injure your hand by a sudden fall, if | To avoid unnecessary camera vibrations, try to |
loosen the Center Column Locking Collar with | you let go of the Pan Head before locking the | keep the Center Column height to a minimum. |
the other hand. | Collar. | Also use the larger legs first, when extending |
Raise or lower Pan Head to desired height, and | Turn the Locking Collar with your fingers on the | the legs. |
while maintaining a hold of the Pan Head, tight- | side of the Collar. |
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| Operating Instructions |
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| Congratulations on the purchase of a SLIK PRO 400DX Tripod. |
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| The SLIK Corporation has designed your tripod to be a sturdy, |
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| Please take a few moments to read this instruction sheet carefully so |
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| Retain this instruction sheet in case you might want to refer back to it. |
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| Caution |
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| This caution icon refers to information pertaining to important safety |
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Specification
Length folded | 650mm |
| (25 7/12") |
Max. operating height 1,550mm | |
| (61") |
Max. center column ext. 280mm | |
| (11") |
Weight | 2.52kg |
| (5 lbs 9 oz) |
Inverting the Center Column
Caution
Remove the Pan Head when inverting &/or | Remove the center column Base Stopper turning | Loosen the Center Column Stopper and the |
replacing the Center Column. | to the way of arrow. | Locking Collar, and then pull out the Center |
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Components
Pan Head
Center Column
Locking Collar
Center Column Stopper
Leg
Pan Head
| Quick Release Platform |
| Quick Release |
| Lock Lever |
| Pan & Tilt Handle |
| Handle Connecting |
Center Column | Screw |
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Soft Grip | Mounting Screw |
Vertical Tilt Handle
Panning Lock Knob
Mounting Wing Nut
Caution
Lower part of Center Column
Leg Lock Lever
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Insert the Center Column from the lower side of | Make sure to | By inverting the Center Column, it is possible to |
Main Body, and tighten the Locking Collar and | order to prevent the Center Column from falling | do copy, and close up work. |
the Center Column Stopper. | out. |
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Base Stopper
Leg Lock
Rubber Leg Tip
On this tripod, please buy Thread Adapter Set when the Pan Head that there are large screw (U3/8) tripod installation screws is attached.
This product has been designed to handle equipment weighing under 5 kgs (11 lbs).
Do not overload.
Some equipment weighing under 5 kgs (11 lbs), such as long lens- es, may not balance well due to its weight distribution. In such case, please use a larger tripod.
Care of the Tripod
・DO NOT apply any grease or oil to this product. ・Clean with a mild detergent and a soft cloth only. ・DO NOT use close to flame. Avoid extreme heat.
OIL THINNER
Slik corporation reserves the right to make changes in design and/or improvements on the products without any obligation and advanced notice.
SLIK CORPORATION
853, Kayama, | Printed in Thailand. |
Carrying the Tripod | Setting up | Pan Head mounting post |
Prohibited | Caution | Prohibited |
Carrying a tripod with a camera left on can | Prevent accidental equipment fall, or tripod tip- | Do not attach camera directly to the threaded |
result in unexpected accidents. We therefore, | ping over, by making sure all levers, knobs, | post of the Center Column. |
recommend you to remove your camera while | and handles on the tripod are securely tight- | This may damage both camera and tripod. |
carrying the tripod. | ened, and that all three legs are opened all the |
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