Step 10: Start Shooting
If you do not need to pan or tilt during your shot, keep
the pan and tilt knobs locked.
Step 11: Pan
Release the pan lock knob. Using the pan/tilt bar, move
the tripod left or right to pan.
Step 12: Tilt
Release the tilt lock knob. Using the pan/tilt bar, move
the tripod up or down to tilt.
Setting Up Your Tripod
pan lock
tilt lock
Step 1: Unmount Camera
Rotate the mounting plate lock forward until the
mounting plate pops free. Lift the camera up and out
until it is free of the tripod.
Step 2: Lower Center Column (if raised)
Release the center column lock knob. Using the hand
crank, lower the center column all the way down.
Secure the lock knob and fold the hand crank down.
Step 3: Collapse the Tripod
Push the legs together, collapsing the mid-level
spreader.
Step 4: Shorten Legs
Release the flip-locks and slide each leg section to its
closed position. Secure the flip-locks. Release the pan
and tilt locks and fold the pan/tilt bar to the legs.
Step 5: Store in Carry Case
Store your tripod in its carry case until the next shoot.
You can leave the mounting plate attached to your
camera for quick mounting.
center column
lock knob
All images are for illustrative purposes only.
Your tripod may look slightly different.
Tearing Down
Your Tripod
