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4.3 Weight hook and removable middle column
A weight hook (6) is located on the bottom end of the 
middle column. You can hang weight (for example: your 
camera bag) on this hook to further stabilize the tripod. 
The weight hook (6) can be unscrewed and removed and 
the middle column can be removed, ipped by 180° and 
re-inserted in order to take photos close to the ground.
• Remove the weight hook (6) by unscrewing it.
• Open the lower screw clamp (4) by turning it counter-
clockwise and pull the middle column upwards out of the 
tripod base.
• Flip the middle column by 180° and insert it into the 
tripod basis from the bottom, set the desired length and 
lock the middle column using the screw clamp (4).
Warning - Don’t forget the weight hook!
• Screw the weight hook (6) back on. It prevents the 
middle column from slipping out and damaging your 
valuable camera equipment when the screw clamps 
(4) are opened.
4.4 Integrated monopod
A stable monopod can be created from the middle column 
and one of the tripod legs (labelled with the Hama logo on 
the rubber coating).
• Remove the middle column as described in point 4.3. 
Do not reattach the weight hook (6).
• Unscrew the tripod leg with the Hama logo and remove 
it from the tripod base.
• Screw the middle column and the threaded tripod leg 
together until it is hand tight.
• Adjust the monopod you have just created to the desired 
length.
4.5 Ball head
The ball head (1) is equipped with a large xing screw 
for the ball head function and a small xing screw for the 
panorama function.
• Unscrew the large xing screw so it is loose enough 
that the camera can move and the ball head (1) can be 
adjusted.
• Next, tighten the xing screw again and ensure that the 
ball head (1) is also secured.
Warning - Ensure that your camera is 
secure!
• Hold your camera securely with one hand when you 
adjust the ball head (1).
• Unscrew the small xing screw in order to be able to 
take panorama shots. The slight resistance allows you 
to turn the camera smoothly and evenly.
4.6 Quick-release plate
Note
A safety thread essentially prevents the quick-release 
plate (2) from falling out; however you should always 
hold on to your camera to be safe.
• Ensure that the ball head (1) pivot is secured.
• Unscrew the xing screw until it is loose enough that the
quick-release plate (2) can be removed from its xture by 
tilting it slightly upwards.
• Attach the quick-release plate (2) to your camera.
• Place your camera with the quick-release plate (2)
attached into the xture slightly tiled upwards and turn 
the xing screw until the camera is securely in place.
4.7 Head mounting plate
•This tripod is also equipped with a universal mounting 
plate (2) so that supporting heads can be used other 
than the one that came attached to the tripod. The 
mounting plate (2) can be used with both 1/4” and 3/8” 
threads.
Note - Allen grub securing screw
The mounting plate is equipped with two Allen grub 
screws. Tighten them carefully!
• The screw (7) that can be accessed from the bottom 
is used to prevent the ball head from accidentally 
becoming unscrewed from the tripod.
• The screw (8) that can be accessed from the top of 
the mounting plate after the ball head is removed is 
used to secure the ball head to the middle column.
• The 3 mm Allen key for these screws is included with 
the product.
• Lock the panorama function of the ball head (1) with the 
small xing screw.
• Screw the knurled mounting plate (2) below the degree 
display of the ball head (1). It’s possible that the Allen 
screw (8) on the bottom of the mounting plate (2) will 
have to be loosened a bit.
• If necessary, loosen the Allen screw (8) on the top of the 
mounting plate (2) if the mounting plate (2) can not be 
removed from the middle column.
• Turn the screw if you want to attach a different ball head 
(1) with a 1/4” thread.
• Screw the mounting plate (2) onto the ball head (1) 
again until it is securely in place.
• Always screw in the Allen screw carefully in order to 
prevent damage to the ball head (1) and the mounting 
plate (2).