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BC173

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Quick Release Plate

1. Hold open the Quick Release Leg Lock Lever (A) outward until

it stops and remove the Quick Release Plate (B) by lifting upward.

2. Position the plate so that the Mounting Screw (C) aligns with the tripod

socket on the camera or camcorder and screw into place.

3. Hold open the Quick Release Lock Lever (A) outward and with the camera

tilted slightly down, slide the Quick Release Plate (B) back into position.

Secure the platform using the Quick Release Locking Lever (F) by pressing

firmly until it stops.

Using the Pistol Grip Ball Head

For movement in any direction, simply loosen the Pistol Grip Ball Head, by

squeezing the Trigger Control Lock (E). When you have reached your

desired position, simply release the trigger lock and the Pistol Grip Ball

Head will lock into place.

Vertical Cut-Out

The Pistol Grip Ball Head also comes with a Vertical Cut-Out (G) for 360

degree photography. To use this feature, simply squeeze the trigger and

rotate the Pistol Grip Ball Head until you feel the ball head begin to move

downward. You may now use the Pistol Grip Ball Head at any angle. You

can even shoot straight down.

Extending the Legs

Each leg of the tripod has separate leg extensions and each segment may

be withdrawn as needed by using the flip lock leg locks. Flip the Leg Locks

(6) up to extend the leg to desired height and flip down to lock in place.

Minimum Height of legs is 22 inches and maximum height is 53 inches.

CAUTION: Not properly securing a leg lock may cause the tripod leg to retract

and may cause damage to your tripod and camera.

Height Adjustments

To raise or lower the Center Column (4), loosen the Center Column Lock

Knob (2). Grasp the tripod head and lift to the desired height. Retighten the

Center Column Lock Knob to secure.

Note: Never release your camera until the Center Column Lock Knob (2) is

securely retightened.

Adjusting Leg Angle

To change angle of leg spread push down Variable Angle Leg Spread

Button (3) and gently pull leg out for desired angle. Release button. Repeat

this step with other legs. Each leg can also be angled independently from

45° to 175°, ideal for leaning the tripod against an angled wall.

A. Quick Release Leg Lock Lever

B. Quick Release Plate

C. Mounting Screw

D. Leveling Bubble

E. Trigger Control Lock

F. Quick Release Locking Lever

G. Vertical Cut Out

H. Tripod Leveling bubble

Using the Pistol Grip Head

PISTOL GRIP HEAD TRIPOD

NOTE: When pushing legs back to original position it is normal to hear clicks

from the variable angle leg button.

Reversible Threaded Screw

Remove head of tripod by unscrewing it from the Center Column (8).To

switch the size of the screw, unscrew the Center Column plate located

at the top of the Center Column (8). Remove the threaded screw from the

receptacle, turn upside-down and screw the Center Column plate back on

the Center Column.

Leveling Bubble

The Leveling Bubbles (D and H) are used to level the head of the tripod

and the tripod itself allowing for optimum viewing. The head of the tripod

and the tripod is level when the bubbles are centered inbetween the black

lines.

Retractable Accessory Hook

The Retractable Accessory Hook (5) is used to further stabilize the tripod

in very windy conditions. Gently pull hook down and hang a counter

weight (not supplied) onto the hook to stabilize your tripod.

Spiked Feet

The Spiked Rubber Feet (8) of this tripod can be exposed to reveal spikes

that can be placed in uneven ground, such as in between rocks.

Taking Care of the Tripod

When not in use, reduce tripod legs to minimum height using the Leg Locks

(6), reduce Center Column (4) and secure in place with Center Column Lock

Knob (2).

Place tripod in carrying case (included) and store your tripod in a cool dry

area.

Parts of The Pistol Grip Head

1. Tripod Head

2. Center Column Lock Knob

3. Variable Angle Leg Spread Button

4. Center Column

5. Retractable Accessory Hook

6. Leg Locks

7. Spiked Rubber feet

8. Center Column Plate

Parts of the Tripod

Using the Tripod

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