Calumet 8121 Operating Instructions

© CALUMET PHOTOGRAPHIC, INC. 2010 0310 calumet 8000 series tripods 8121 4-section 8x tripod www.calumetphoto.com www.calumetphoto.com U.S.A. 630.860.7447 x2258 United Kingdom 08000 964396 Germany 040 4231600 Belgium +31 20-697-7171 Netherlands 020-697-7171 Features include: • 4-section legs with non-slip rubber leg locks • Made of strong light- weight 8x carbon fiber and magnesium alloy materials • 2-position leg angle adjustments • Grooved center column with spring-loaded weight hook • Rubber feet with retractable stainless steel spikes • Three foam leg covers offer over-the-shoulder carrying comfort • Invertible legs allow for compact storage • Ball head with a 1/4"-20 quick-release plate Specifications Leg Sections: 4 Minimum Height: 12.8" (33cm) Maximum Height*: 47.1" (120cm) Maximum Height**: 56.5" (144cm) Closed Length: 16.6" (42cm) Maximum Load †: 14 lbs. (6.4kg) Weight: 3.1 lbs. (1.4kg) * with center column retracted ** with center column extended Note: Weight includes tripod and ball head. Height specifications listed above are for tripod only. CALUMET TRIPOD FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY Five Year Parts-and-Labor Warranty IMPORTANT: In order to take full advantage of our five-year warranty, please register your product today by 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 five 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 the tripod and/or head only, and no one is authorized to assume any obligation not in accordance 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. A STRONG, LIGHTWEIGHT TRIPOD PERFECT FOR POINT-AND-SHOOT AND DSLR CAMERAS. • Do not exceed maximum weight load. • Always engage safety locks when using tripod. • Remove camera before transporting tripod. • Do not leave tripod unattended. • Tripod does not require lubrication, but if required, use lithium grease only on threads of leg collars. • 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. includes ball head with 1/4”-20 quick-release plate CK8121 Contents: One four-section tripod, one ball head with 1/4”-20 quick-release plate, and a carrying case with shoulder strap. † The maximum load rating listed above was determined by a series of tests in a controlled environment. Although conservative, this rating should be used only as a general guideline. Our tests found the Calumet 8x Carbon Fiber Tripods exceeded this rating for most applications. Care should always be taken when considering shooting locations, or the use of long lenses or heavy equipment. For additional stability, Calumet recommends the use of additional weight mounted to the center column hook whenever possible. CK8121_instructions.qxd 3/10/10 12:21 PM Page 1

One leg at a time, unlock the upper rubber grip leg lock (G) by rotating in the direction indicated on the leg sticker. Pull out the upper telescoping leg section all the way and relock leg by turning the grip in the opposite direction. Repeat until upper section of all three legs are fully extended. If additional height adjustment is required, unlock the middle (H) and lower (I) rubber grip leg locks of each leg individually and extend sections to desired length. Next, using both hands, pull each leg away from the grooved center column (E) until it stops into position on the adjustable angle leg lock (C) as shown in Figure A. Visually confirm your equipment is properly leveled. You may need to readjust the legs if necessary. Low-angle Shooting To use tripod in the standard low-angle position (as shown at right), simply pull the three legs out and lock in their widest-angle setting. Loosen the center column lock ring (B) by turning counterclockwise. The center column should move up-and-down freely. Position tripod accordingly and let the center column rest on the ground to provide additional support. Finally, tighten the center column lock ring by turning clockwise. Extreme Low-angle Shooting This tripod is equipped with a removable and reversible grooved center column (E) allowing for extreme low-angle positioning of your camera on the tripod. Start by removing the spring-loaded weight hook (F) by turning counter- clockwise. Set aside. Loosen the center column lock ring (B) by turning counterclockwise. Then remove the center column from tripod by pulling upward. Next, replace the center column from underneath the tripod, making sure the column’s groove is properly aligned. Tighten the center column lock ring by turning clockwise. Then, replace the spring-loaded weight hook on the center column by turning clockwise. And finally, position and lock the tripod legs into the widest-angle setting that is practical for your application. Additional Features Each of the three tripod legs feature rubber feet with retractable stainless steel spikes, as shown in Figure B. Depending on your shooting conditions, you may need to switch back-and-forth. Simply turn the rubber feet clockwise or counterclockwise. This tripod features fully invertible legs that allow for compact storage (Figure D). Simply position legs upward and adjust the center column and ball head to nest in between legs. A B C D E Ball Head F G H I J Figure A Figure B OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS www.calumetphoto.com Center Column Height Adjustment To release and raise the center column, simply loosen the center column lock ring (B) by turning counterclockwise and lift up on center column to desired height. Relock center column by turning the center column lock ring clockwise. Leg Angle Adjustment Each leg can be set to two different angles of spread. Pull each leg away from the center column until it is seated into the first position. To change the angle of a leg, push leg in slightly while holding the closed cell foam grip (D). Next, push down the adjustable angle leg lock (C) using your thumb and begin to pull the leg outward. Immediately release leg lock and continue pulling leg until the adjustable angle leg lock seats into the second position. To return to the original position, simply push leg back in towards center column and leg lock will automatically snap in place. Pull leg out slightly to fully seat into position. Note: The legs are never fully locked and can be moved inward at any time, regardless of the angle adjustment position setting. CAUTION: Care should always be taken when considering shooting locations, or the use of long lenses or heavy equipment. For additional stability, Calumet recommends the use of additional weight mounted to the center column hook (F) whenever possible. Figure D Figure C L N M K O P Q Attaching Camera to the Quick-Release (QR) Plate First remove the QR plate (K) from the head by rotating the safety lock (M) clockwise until it clicks. Then rotate the locking lever (L) clockwise until it stops and the QR plate pops up. Mount the the QR plate (K) to the camera by screwing the 1/4”-20 male threaded mount into the camera’s base-plate mount using the pop-up handle on the under side of QR plate. Before fully tightening, be sure that camera is parallel to the plate with the lens side of the camera over the small hole in the QR plate. When fully tightened, replace pop-up handle flat against QR plate. An optional 3/8”-16 QR plate (CK7002) is available from Calumet. Mounting Camera to the Ball Head With camera facing forward, insert the QR plate under the front lip on top of the ball head and push down on the camera until the locking lever (L) clicks into locking position, holding plate in place. Make sure the plate is securely locked in place by rotating the safety lock (M) counterclockwise into its locked position. To remove the camera from the ball head, first release the safety lock and, while holding the camera securely in one hand, rotate the locking lever clockwise until plate pops up and is released from head. Using the Ball Head (Figure C) The ball head is very compact and easy to use, and offers solid camera support with fluid smooth movements. It features a single ball-locking knob (P) with an adjustable drag control screw (O), and a separate pan-control lock (N). The calibrated panning scale (Q) allows you to reference any movements. There is a convenient slot on the ball head that allows you to change your camera from horizontal to vertical format. To alter the position of your camera, simply turn the single ball-locking knob counterclockwise. The further you turn the knob, the looser the friction on the ball becomes, allowing you quicker and larger movements. You can increase or decrease the amount of friction on the ball with the adjustable drag control screw. First, turn the single ball-locking knob (P) clockwise to fully lock ball. Then rotate the adjustable drag control screw (O) clockwise to increase friction, or counterclockwise to decrease. Test your setting by loosening the single ball-locking knob. You may need to repeat this procedure to find the desired setting when changing equipment. Note: Always support the camera while loosening the single ball-locking knob. Be sure the single ball-locking knob is fully locked after setting the adjustable drag control screw. 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