Slik 615-700 User manual

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Components Pan Head

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This product is designed to withstand equipment up to 5kgs. Please do not use equipment exceeding this limit.

Equipment that can be used with this Tripod Carrying the Tripod

Equipment with uneven weight distribution should not be panned by the Quick Shoe. A loose mounting screw may go unnoticed, and result in a sudden accidental fall.

Carrying a tripod with a camera left on can result in unexpected accidents. We therefore, recommend that you remove your camera when carrying the tripod.

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PRO 700DX Tripod

Operating Instructions

Thank you very much for choosing SLIK PRO 700DX Tripod. The SLIK Corporation has designed your tripod to be a sturdy, rugged, dependable product that will provide you with many years of satisfactory use.

Please take a few moments to read this instruction sheet carefully before use so that you can take full advantage of your Tripod's many fine features. Retain this instruction sheet in case you might want to refer back to it.

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Specification

Length folded 760mm

(29 11/12")

Max. operating height

1,900mm (74 5/6")

Max. center column ext.

380mm (14 11/12")

Weight 3.53kg

(7lbs 13oz)

BALL HEAD 800 QUICK SHOE(U3/8") Cat. No. 618-340

THREAD ADAPTER SET Cat. No. 618-331

BALL HEAD 800 QUICK SHOE(U1/4") Cat. No. 618-335

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Soft Grip is consumption and cannot be used parmanently. Please relace it whenever ragged.

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The bolts of the Pan Head marked “ ” should not be adjusted nor operated.

Loosen the Center Column Stopper and the Locking Collar, and then pull out the Center Column.

Inverting the Center Column

Make sure to re-attach the Center Column Base Stopper, in order to prevent the Center Column from falling out.

By inverting the Center Column, it is possible to do copy, and close up work.

Opening the Tripod Legs

Insert the Center Column from the lower side of Main Body, and tighten the Locking Collar and the Center Column Stopper.

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How to change the Pan Head fixing screw

Printed in Thailand.

Care of the Tripod

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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.

Always remove the Pan Head when replacing the Center Column.

Remove the Center Column Base Stopper truning to the way of arrow.

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Inverting the Center Column(Continued)

The Pan Head fixing screw is reversible for either large thread (U3/8) or small thread (U1/4).

1. Move the Plate Cover down.

2. Loosen the small screw in about three turnings with an Allen wrench (2mm width).

3. Loosen the Plate without removing the small screw.

4. Loosen the Pan Head fixing screw and pull it out. Then, screw it in again after reversing top and bottom.

5. Adjust the height of screw in approx. 8mm above the Plate and then, tighten the small screw by an Allen wrench.

6. Put the Plate Cover back.

Be sure to open all three legs completely in order to prevent camera shaker, or accidental tip overs caused by unstableness.

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Small Screw

Plate

Plate Cover

U3/8

U1/4

U3/8

8mm

Pan Head

Center Column

3-Position Leg Angle Adjustment Locks

Leg

Quick Shoe

Center Column

Locking Collar

Main Body

Center Column Stopper

Soft Grip

1/4" Camera Mounting Screw

Camera Platform

Dual Axis Bubble Levels

Pan & Tilt Handle

Leg Lock

Center Column

Base Stopper

Leg Lock Lever

Rubber Leg Tip

Detach Proof Groove

Release Button

Locking Lever

Vertical Tilt Handle

Panning Lock Knob

Handle Connecting Screw

U3/8

8mm (1/ 3")

11m m (5/12")

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Attach the two Pan Handles to the Pan Head, by inserting the shorter handle to the left, and the longer horizontal tilt handle to the right. Do not reverse.

Install the handles

Remove Quick Shoe by opening the Locking Lever and then pressing the Release Button.

Screw Quick Shoe on to camera, and insert back into the Camera Platform. Please DO Not over tight your Quick Shoe.

Correctly installed you will hear a "click", and the Quick Shoe will rotate 360°.

Using the Quick Shoe Adjusting the firmness of the

Locking Lever

Fix the Quick Shoe at a desired position by closing the Locking Lever.

After long use, you may need to re-tighten the Lever Lock mechanism through the window located underneath the Pan Head. First, you will need to loosen the locking pin with an ordinary allen wrench(1.5 mm). We advise you not to tamper with this part until it becomes necessary.

Two bubble levels are built-in for vertical and horizontal positioning.

Bubble levels Safeguards during operation with a Camera

The camera may fall suddenly when the Locking Lever is loosened, causing damages and injuries. Always hold on to the camera during such operation.

When loosening either the Pan & Tilt Handle, or the Vertical Tilt Handle, take precaution by keeping a firm grip on the handle until the Pan Head is locked down.

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Using the Pan Head

Loosen the Pan & Tilt Handle, and the head will tilt back and forth.

Loosen the Panning Lock Knob, and the head will rotate along the horizontal direction.

Loosen the Vertical Tilt Handle, and the level can be adjusted.

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Attaching the Camera

Please exchange by the following method to attach other heads or accessories to this leg. Fix the Center Column of the legs firmly by both the Center Column Locking Collar and the Center Column Stopper. Next, tighten the Panning Lock Knob of the head firmly. The Pan & Tilt Handle and the Vertical Tilt Handle are grasped and then, turn the head counterclockwise forcibly. The head loosens now.

Removing the Pan Head from the Center Column

Set the new head, or accessory on the tripod's threaded post, and turn clockwise until it comes to a stop. Tighten the Panning Lock Knob and turn clockwise slightly more. Do not attach camera directly to the threaded post of the Center Column. This can damage both camera and tripod.

When attaching the Pan Head to a tripod with a small thread(U1/4) use the optional small thread adapter.

Three Position Adjustable Legs

To change the angle of each leg, close the Leg slightly, and then pull the Leg Angle Adjustment Lock out. There is a choice of two other angle positions.

After choosing the desired leg angle, securely push in the Adjustment Lock.

To avoid unnecessary camera vibrations, try to keep the Center Column height to a minimum. Also use the larger legs first, when extending the legs.

Extending the Tripod Legs

Flip up the Leg Lock Lever to extend or shorten any of the individual leg sections to the desired length, and press the Leg Lock Lever flush against the Leg to lock.

You can get lower height.

You may injure your hand by a sudden fall, if you let go of Pan Head before locking the Collar. Turn the Locking Collar with your fingers on the side of the Collar.

How to get low position shots

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Using the Center Column

Attaching the Pan Head (Continued)

Hold onto the Pan Head with one hand, and loosen the Center Column Stopper and the Center Column Locking Collar with the other hand. Raise or lower Pan Head to desired height, and while maintaining a hold of the Pan Head, tighten the Locking Collar and the Stopper.

Remove the Center Column Base Stopper and then, remove the Lower part of Center Column. Put the Center Column Base Stopper on the Upper part of Center Column.

Attaching the Pan Head