RocketFish RF-TRP65C User Manual

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RF-TRP65C I Rocketfish 65" Carbon Fiber Tripod
Quick Setup Guide

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Important safety instructions

• Make sure that all levers, handles, knobs, and leg locks
are correctly tightened, and that all three legs are fully
opened before use.

• Do not carry or transport the tripod with camera
equipment attached (for example, over your shoulder
or cradled in your arms).

• Do not store or expose your tripod to excessive heat or
cold, or use near any flame or fire.

• Do not oil or grease any part of the tripod.

• Do not use any solvents or thinners to clean your tripod.
Use only a mild detergent and wipe dry with only a soft,
lint-free cloth.

• Do not exceed the load limit of this product. Load limit
is 17.6 lbs. (8 kg).

Package contents

• Tripod with pan head

• Mounting plate
Note: mounting plate is
on pan head.

• Wrenches (2)

• Handles (2)

• Two center column end caps
Note: one is already attached
to the center column.

• Quick Setup Guide

Using your tripod

To set up your tripod:
1 Open the flip-lever leg locks on each leg (two per leg, for

a total of six) and extend the legs to the desired length.
2 Close the flip-lever leg locks to lock the legs at the
selected length.
Caution: Incorrectly securing a leg lock can cause the tripod
leg to retract unexpectedly and could result in damage to
the tripod or to the attached camera or camcorder.
3 Press the variable leg angle release at the top of each
tripod leg to spread the legs to the first preset angle.
When each leg has been locked into the first preset
angle, set the tripod on a firm surface.
4 Adjust the center column by releasing the center
column locking knob, raising the center column
to the desired height, then tightening the center
column’s quick-release clamp knob.
5 To remove the mounting plate, press down on
the quick-release clamp knob, then press the
safety lock pin and lift the plate away from the head.
6 Secure your camera to the mounting plate with the
1/4" screw on the bottom of the plate. Tighten the
screw firmly to avoid unintended lateral movement of your device.

7 Insert the mounting plate into the tripod head and lock it into place
by pressing up on the quick-release clamp knob.

8 Make final adjustments with the two angle adjustment knobs.

To adjust the tripod leg spread:

• Press down on the variable leg angle release on each leg to open
the leg to the next preset angle (three available). Each leg can be
adjusted over 90°.

To capture images from a low angle:
1 Remove the tripod head from the tripod by unscrewing it from the

head mounting plate.
2 Remove the bottom end of the center column by
pressing the two small buttons on the sides of the
column while pulling the end cap away from
the column.
3 Remove the center column from the tripod body
by pulling it up and out of the tripod.
4 Insert the 3/8" (9.5 mm) center column end cap
into the tripod body and secure it by tightening
the center column locking knob.

5 Remount the tripod head to the head mounting plate.
6 Mount your device to the tripod head.
7 Spread the tripod legs to lower your device to the desired height.

# Component Description

1 3/8" screw Thread into the bottom of the tripod head.

2 Head mounting plate Mount the tripod head on this plate.

3 Center column Adjustable column provides quick height adjustments.

4 Leveling bubble Lets you level the tripod platform. The tripod platform
is level when the bubble is within the circle.

5 Metal ring Use as a hook when attached.

6 Variable leg angle Push downward to adjust the tripod legs to one of
release three preset angles.

7 Tightening screw Use to secure the tripod head to the base.

8 Center column Locks the center column in place.
locking knob

9 Leg Supports your tripod and device.

10 Flip-lever leg locks Lift to adjust leg height, then close to lock.

11 Retractable spike Use the spike feet to prevent slipping on soft surfaces,
rubber feet and use the rubber feet to prevent slipping on
smooth or hard surfaces. Turning the rubber feet
clockwise extends the retractable spike, and turning
the rubber feet counter-clockwise retracts the spike.

12 Center column end cap Can be removed and mounted as the center column for
low-angle photography. Two end caps are included with
your tripod. One has a 1/4" (6.4 mm) screw for attaching
your device directly to the end cap, and the other has a
3/8" (9.5 mm) screw for attaching the included tripod head.

# Component Description

13 Mounting plate Mount your device to this plate.

14 1/4" screw Tighten to secure your device to the mounting plate.

15 Safety lock pin Prevents the mounting plate from accidentally
falling out when the quick release clamp knob
is released.

16 Angle adjustment knob Controls the tripod head’s vertical angle movement.

17 Leveling bubble Lets you level the tripod head. The tripod head
is level when the bubble is within the circle.

18 Quick-release Press down to unlock the mounting plate and
clamp knob up to lock the mounting plate.

19 Pan locking knob Locks the horizontal movement of the head.

20 Angle adjustment knob Controls the tripod head’s horizontal angle movement.