Elite Tripod

Parts of the Tripod

Head

A - Pan and Tilt Control

Handle Lock

B - Pan and Tilt Control Handle

C - Quick Release Knob

D - Mounting Plate

E - Tilt Lock

F - Pan Lock

G - Tripod Neck

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H - Tripod Neck

Fine Adjustment Lever

I - Tripod Neck Lock

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Body

1 - Tripod Head

2 - Leg Locks

3 - Feet

4 - Accessory Hook

5 - Leg Brace

6 - Leg Brace Lock

7 - Center Column

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How To Use Your Tripod

1. To adjust height of legs, release the leg locks and extend legs

to desired height and lock in place.

2. To adjust angle of leg spread gently push down the leg brace

and use the leg brace lock to lock this angle in place.

3. Make sure locks are locked/tight and the tripod is on a

stable surface.

4. To release mounting platform slide the quick release knob

towards you and lift the mounting plate out of place. Under

mounting platform will be a knob. Attach mounting platform to

the foot of the optics and tighten into place.

Carefully place entire assembly back into place. Slide the

quick release knob back into it’s original position. Make sure

mounted item is securely in place.

5. To adjust tripod neck, loosen tripod neck lock, slowly raise

column by holding the tripod head to desired position. To finely

adjust the tripod neck use the tripod neck fine adjustment

lever and tighten tripod neck lock.

6. The leveling bubbles are used to level the head of the tripod

and the the tripod legs allowing for optimum viewing and

picture taking. The head and legs of the tripod is level when

the bubbles are centered in between the circles.

7. Point the objective lens to the object, look through the

eyepiece and slowly move pan and tilt control handle to

desired position. Tighten the tilt and pan locks to secure your

viewing angle.

8. To release mounting platform slide the quick release knob

towards you and lift the mounting plate out of place. Under

mounting platform will be a knob. Loosen screw from viewing

object until both pieces are separated.

Carefully place mounting plate back into place. Slide the quick

release knob back into it’s original position. Make sure

mounting plate is securely in place.

The accessory hook is used to further

stabilize the tripod in very windy conditions.

Hang a counter weight (not supplied) onto

the hook to stabilize your tripod.

How To Take Care Of Your Tripod

1. When not in use, reduce center column to it’s

minimum height, gently push up the leg

brace lock, and guide legs to the center

column. Reduce tripod legs to it’s minimum

height. Gently guide the pan and tilt control

handle to the center column.

2. Place tripod in carrying case (included) and

store your tripod in a cool dry area.

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