Calumet 7000 series, CK7500 Operating Instructions Manual

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CALUMET TRIPOD THREE-YEAR WARRANTY
Three Year Parts-and-Labor Warranty
IMPORTANT: In order to take full advantage of our three-year warranty, please register your product today buy logging on to our website at www.calumetphoto.com/warranty/. Be sure to have your receipt in hand when registering to easily locate your order number when prompted. Registering online will also give you the option to receive other great offers from Calumet.
Calumet warrants these tripods to be free from defects in material and workmanship for three years from date of purchase. If this product is found to be defective in material or workmanship, Calumet Photographic will, at its option, repair or replace it without charge, subject to the following limitations and exclusions:
• Warranty extends to the original purchaser only and is not transferable or assignable.
• Returned product must be accompanied with proof of purchase if online registration is not available.
• Warranty shall not apply to any product that has, in Calumet’s judgment, been subject to misuse, abuse, negligence, accident or unauthorized repair.
Calumet’s obligation is limited to repair or replacement of tripod only, and no one is authorized to assume any obligation not in ac
cordance with the above. Should service be necessary under this warranty, please contact us to receive the required Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RMA#) and return the product with the freight prepaid to the address provided at that time.
Collect shipments will not be accepted. Product will be repaired or replaced and returned to you prepaid. For technical assistance or to place an order, please call.
Tripod Safety Tips
• Do not exceed maximum weight load.
• Always engage safety locks when using tripod.
• Remove camera before transporting tripod.
• Do not leave tripod unattended when working in public places.
• Tripod does not require regular lubrication, but if required, use a standard lubricant, oil or grease.
• Clean with mild detergent and a soft cloth. Remove dust and sand from locking threads and sliding segments.
• If tripod is found to be or becomes defective from normal use, please contact your nearest Calumet service and repair center.
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7500 tripod
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Features include:
• 3-section legs with convenient quick-release leg locks
• 3-position leg-angle adjustments with spring-loaded lock
• Reversible sliding center column
• Split-shaft column allows for low-angle
• Three foam leg covers offer over-the-shoulder carrying c
omfort
• 3/8" tripod-head mount
• Weight hook at bottom of column
Specifications
Maximum Height*: 53" (134.6cm) Maximum Height**: 69" (175cm) Minimum Height: 9.6" (24cm) Closed Length: 25" (64cm) Maximum Load: 13 lbs. (5.9kg) W
eight:
6.25 lbs. (2.8k
g)
* without column extended
** with column extended
PERFECT FOR SHOOTING WITH A PROFESSIONAL DIGITAL, 35MM OR MEDIUM FORMAT SLR CAMERA IN THE STUDIO OR IN THE FIELD.
CK7500
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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B
C
D
F
G
E
H
Center Column Height Adjustment
To release and raise the center column, simply turn the column-lock knob counterclockwise and lift up on column to desired height and turn lock knob back into locked position.
Extreme Low-angle Shooting
This tripod is equipped with a split-shaft column allowing you to remove the lower section for extreme low-angle positioning of your camera on the tripod. Simply unscrew the lower section and pull the three legs out to their widest-angle setting. Excercise care not to harm the threads at the bottom of the top section of the column while the lower section is removed.
Leg Angle Adujustment
Each leg can be set to three different leg angles of spread. Pull each leg away from the center column and it will automatically lock into the first position. To change the angle of a leg, push leg in slightly, press down on the silver button at the top of the leg
(D) and begin to pull out the leg. If you release the button, the leg will lock into the second position. To set leg spread at the third position, repeat procedure. To adjust leg angle more than one position at a time, hold the button down until leg is near desired angle and release, then pull leg out or push in until leg l
ocks int
o place at desired angle. To return to a previous leg-angle or original position, simply push leg back in towards center column.
Mounting and Removing a Camera Head
Mount the camera head on the plate at the top of the center column via the
3
8" mounting thread (F) by turning head clockwise. Raise the center column and, with a small screwdriver, tighten the three set screws on the underside of the plate
(G) against the base of the head. This will prevent
the head fr
om unscr
ewing accidentally during use. To remove the head, loosen the set screws and unscrew the head from the column plate.
Leg Extension and Setup
One leg at a time, unlock the top quick-release leg lock
(A)
and pull out the top telescoping section all the way and relock quick-release. Repeat until top section of all three legs are fully extended. If additional height adjustment is required, unlock the bottom quick­release leg lock
(B) of each leg individually and extend to
desired height.
Next, using both hands, pull two of the legs away from the center column (C) and touch tip of third leg to ground and pull the two legs towards you until leg angle is equal on all three legs.
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