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Folding the bracket for storage
Upright lock knob
Bracket in
storage position
Leg (folded in position)
Remove your camera and ash prior to storage. It is not necessary to remove a ash cord if attached to the ash
mounting plate. Loosen the upright lock knob and rotate upright backward to lower until at. Fold in the leg.
If upright is in lowest position, rotate the ash rotator to its 45 degree position for storage.
Note:
- The upright knob may be tightened when the bracket is in the storage (at) position. The upright lock knob must
be loosened prior to rotating the upright or damage may occur and warranty will be void.
Attaching the bracket to a tripod or monopod
Attach the RF-PRO AS to a tripod / monopod’s 1/4” x 20 threaded mounting stud and tighten until rmly attached.
RF-PRO AS (Rapid Fire) INSTRUCTIONS
website: www.custombrackets.com
Innovative Camera Mount Accessories
Shown with
short camera
Made in U SA
Shown with
tall camera
email: info@custombrackets.com
32 Alpha Park
Cleveland, Ohio 44143
phone: 440.446.0819
toll free: 800.530.2289
Optional Accessories - Sold Separately
RF-WT
wireless ash operation
WFM-1
wireless transmitters
CK-500
(Arca-Swiss style)
Locking shoe mount with anti-twist for
Locking shoe mount with anti-twist for
Bottom quick release plate for tripod
Refer to instructions included with accessory for attaching to bracket
RF-C1
RF-C2
RF-C3
Connector for Spider Camera Holster™ - Carry Speed
Connector for Black Rapid™ ConnectR
Connector for Sun Sniper
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Custom SLR
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Joby
USA 5 Year Warranty
For a period of ve (5) years from date of purchase, Custom Brackets will repair or replace free of charge, any defect in material or
workmanship. Warranty does not cover repairs due to customer abuse, negligence, impact or any modications made by the customer.
Warranty service is available by returning the RF-PRO AS (shipping prepaid) to Custom Brackets. All returns must include a return
authorization (RA) number (contact Custom Brackets to obtain), letter explaining the problem, and a copy of the sales receipt.
International 5 Year Limited Warranty
For a period of ve (5) years from date of purchase, Custom Brackets will repair or replace free of charge, any defect in material or
workmanship. Warranty does not cover repairs due to customer abuse, negligence, impact or any modications made by the customer.
Limitation to the warranty - after one year shipping charges are not covered. Warranty service is available by returning the RF-PRO AS
(shipping prepaid) to Custom Brackets. All returns must include a return authorization (RA) number (contact Custom Brackets to obtain),
letter explaining the problem, and a copy of the sales receipt.
Repair
Repair service is available by returning the RF-PRO AS (shipping prepaid) to Custom Brackets. All returns must include a return authorization (RA) number (contact Custom Brackets to obtain), letter explaining the problem, and a copy of the sales receipt. A repair cost will be
issued and must be approved prior to any repairs. Shipping charges are the responsibility of the customer.
Maintenance
The only maintenance necessary on the RF-PRO AS is to clean the inside track of the rotator (back side) periodically with a clean cloth and
WD-40 to remove any dust or dirt that may have accumulated to keep it working at it’s best. The rotation tension is factory set. Attempting
to adjust the tension will void the warranty and may result in damage to the camera, lens or ash.
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Captive ash screw
“D” clip stainless steel
1/4” x 20 thread
Flash anti-twist (2)
Flash rotator
Upright screw
on backside
Captive
Clamp knob
Arca-Swiss style camera
quick release clamp
Flash rotator
base
Backside of
bracket shown
Tripod hole
Upright
1/4” x 20 thread
Connector Mounting Hole
For accessories RF-C1, RF-C2, RF-C3
Captive upright
lock knob
Fold-out leg
Must be completely folded
in or out to rotate ash
Parts of the RF-PRO AS
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Attaching the camera to the bracket
Attaching the ash cord to the ash mount
Support
Laser engraved
scale for camera
positioning
Top view of
camera clamp
Tripod hole
1/4” x 20 thread
Arca-Swiss style camera
quick release clamp
Clamp knob
Bottom plate holes
for attaching CK-500
Arca-Swiss Style bottom plate
Support
Tripod hole
1/4” x 20 thread
Anti-twist
Captive ash screw
“D” clip
Flash mounting plate
Anti-twist
Anti-twist
Shown with Canon
Off Camera cord II attached
Anti-twist
Flash rotator
Flash anti-twist procedure
Canon off-camera cord II, Canon Cord 3,
Nikon SC-17 cords (rst time installation)
1-
Attach cord with ash screw
2-
Slide one anti-twist to cord
Slide other anti-twist to cord
34-
Tighten ash screw to cord
(do not tighten completely)
(tighten anti-twist screw)
(tighten anti-twist screw)
Nikon SC-28, SC-29 Cords
(rst time installation)
1-
Attach cord (reversed) with ash screw
2-
Slide left anti-twist to cord
Remove cord and install normal
34-
Slide right anti-twist to cord
Tighten ash screw to cord
5-
(tighten anti-twist screw)
(tighten anti-twist screw)
(do not tighten completely)
Note:
- Do not rotate the ash rotator unless a ash cord or the
attached to the ash mounting plate and “D” clip of the screw is folded down. Rotating without one of these
attached may cause damage to the rotator and void warranty.
RF-WT
(mount for wireless ash operation) is
Adjusting the ash rotator height
Up position
Bottom view of
camera clamp
Arca-Swiss style camera
quick release clamp
Clamp knob
Note:
- Prior to attaching the camera, raise the ash rotator to the up position (see back view of bracket).
To attach the camera:
Open the clamp to the fully open position by turning the clamp knob in the counter-clockwise direction.
Insert your camera (with Arca-Swiss style camera plate) into the quick release clamp.
Close the clamp securely by turning the knob in the clockwise direction.
To remove the camera:
Open the clamp to the fully open position by turning the clamp knob in the counter-clockwise direction.
Remove your camera from the quick release clamp.
Height Adjustment
Down position
Equal space around lens
Upright screw
Lens outside diameter
Up position
(shown for reference)
Position rotator
for equal space
around lens
Back view of
bracket
Flash rotator base
Upright screw
Down position
Upright
The ash rotator is adjustable to work with short or tall cameras.
Adjust by loosening the upright screw, then position the rotator to be centered around the lens of the camera.
After desired position of rotator is set, lock upright screw using the 1/8” Allen wrench provided with bracket.
Note:
- Rotating without equal space around lens may cause damage to the lens or bracket.
- The leg must be completely folded in or out to rotate ash to avoid damage to the bracket.
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