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Using the short center column
1. Remove the lower base plate
and the rubber ring.
2. Loosen the center column ten-
sion adjustment knob and nut
three or four complete turns.
Adjustment of the center column
play can be accomplished by
locking a screw with the enclosed
allen wrench.
1. Unlock center column tension
adjustment knob and nut.
3. Turn the elevation control han-
dle to check the tightness of
the center column. Also check
for any play by moving the
head while keeping the legs
steady.
4. If the center column is too tight,
use the allen wrench to loosen
the screw and adjust.
5. Match the groove of the short
center column to the Key guide
inside the body of the tripod.
Check to be sure this is per-
fectly matched.
6. Turn the elevation control handle
to engage the gear on the short
center column. Check to be
sure operation is smooth.
2. Insert enclosed allen wrench
into wrench hole and tighten
the screw.
Adjustment of center column play (after using tripod)
3. Using the elevation control
handle, crank out the center
column, while holding on to the
head.
4. Remove the rubber ring and
lower base plate from the short
center column.
If not, recheck positioning as
described in (5).
7. Replace the rubber ring and
base plate.
8. Be sure to attach the rubber
ring and base plate to the cen-
ter column that you just
removed to prevent loss.
Options
SHORT CENTER COLUMN FOR
PROFESSIONAL
Groove
Key
Reversible threaded post
1. The threaded post on the upper end of the
center column is 3/8". The threaded post on
the lower end of the center column is
reversible, 1/4" and 3/8". If 1/4" post is need-
ed at the top, reverse the center column
itself (see “Using the short center column”)
2. To reverse a post, first loosen the base
plate.
Then remove the post, reverse it, and rein-
sert it. Retighten the base plate.
Note: When reversing the lower threaded
post, move the rubber ring up first.
Short Center Column
For the lowest possible camera angle with the
legs fully spread, a special short center column
is available as an optional accessory.*
This makes the lowest position 370 mm (14 7/12")
from the ground.
370 mm
(14 7/12)"
PROFESSIONAL -LE
Operating Instructions
Congratulation on the purchase of a SLIK Professional -LE.
SLIK Corporation has designed your tripod to be a sturdy, rugged,
dependable product that will provide you with many years of satisfac-
tory use.
Please take a few moments to read this operating instruction careful-
ly before use so that you can take full advantage of your Tripod's
many fine features.
Retain this operating instruction in case you might want to refer back to it.
Caution
This caution icon refers to information pertaining to important safety
procedures in preventing injuries, or damages which may occur as a
result of mishandling this product.
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tents. Please refer to instructions closely to avoid accidents.
Components
R
G079-1
Reversible threaded post
Center column tension
adjustment nut
Elevation control handle
3-Position leg angle
adjustment lock
Leg lock nut
Rubber leg
tips
Base plate
Lower center column
tension adjustment nut
Leg
Rubber ring
Soft grip
Center column
Pan head
Main body
This product has been designed to handle
equipment weighing under 10 kgs (22 lbs).
Do not overload.
Some equipments weighing under 10 kgs (22
lbs), such as long lenses, may not balance well
due to its weight distribution. In such case,
please use a larger tripod.
Carrying a tripod with a camera left on can
result in unexpected accidents. We therefore,
recommend you to remove your camera while
carrying the tripod.
Equipment that can be loaded on
this tripod
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Carrying the tripod
1/4" Camera
mounting screw
Camera locking knob
Pan & tilt handle
Vertical tilt handle
Panning lock knob
Camera platform
3/8" Camera mounting screw
Dual axis
bubble levels
Panning Guide
Camera mounting screw
3/8" Tripod attachment
female screw
Pan/Tilt head stand
Specification
Folded length 810mm
(31 11/12")
Max. operating height 1,835mm
(72 1/4")
Max. center column ext. 285mm
(11 1/4")
Weight 4.9kg
(10lbs 13oz)
Do not attach a camera directly to the pan
head attachment screw of the center column.
This may damage both your camera and tripod.
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Pan head attachment screw
Accessory
Tripod case
Allen wrench
(2mm width)
Pan head
Caution
Soft Grip is consumption and cannot be used permanently.
Please replace it whenever ragged.
Printed in Thailand.
Care of the Tripod
OIL
THINNER
・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.
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, Hidaka City, Saitama 350-1231, Japan Phone 81-42-989-2141, Fax. 81-42-985-0210 ©2006