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Thank you for choosing the 
Pearstone VT-2000 Tripod. 
All Pearstone tripods are designed 
to balance features professionals 
want with the affordability they 
need, yet be durable enough to 
provide many years of trouble-free 
service and enjoyment. 
Please carefully read these 
instructions for setting up and 
breaking down your tripod.

Key Features

•  Two-way pan head for smooth motion
•  Gear-driven center column

with friction control

•  Auto-lock, quick-release mounting
•  Three-section legs break down 

to a compact 26.5˝ (67.3 cm)

•  Separate pan and tilt locks
•  Bubble level for accurate setup
•  Mid-level spreader for stability on uneven surfaces
•  Full 360° pan range
•  15 lb (6.8 kg) load capacity
•  64.3˝ (163 cm) to 25˝ (63.5 cm) height range
•  26.5˝ (67.3 cm) folded length
•  Carry case with shoulder strap
•  4.5 lb (2 kg) weight

Safety

•  Never set up or pull down a tripod 

while a camera is mounted

•  Do not move the tripod or adjust the legs 

while a camera is mounted

•  Do not exceed the maximum weight capacity 

of the tripod

•  Never leave a camera unattended on the tripod
•  The camera should be securely fastened to the 

quick-release mounting plate before mounting 
onto the tripod

•  Never mount a camera to the tripod 

until all tripod legs are locked and stabilized

•  Never raise or lower the center column by 

pushing or pulling the head

•  Do not stand on, rest on, or hang anything from 

the mid-level spreader

•  Do not attempt to remove the mid-level spreader
•  Do not lift or move the tripod by the head
•  Keep hands clear of the inside of the legs, 

to avoid trapping fingers

•  The safe operation of the tripod is the 

responsibility of the user

Quick-Release 
Mounting Plate

Tilt/Pan Bar

Mounting Plate
Capture Release

Mounting

Plate

Bubble Level

Tilt
Lock Knob

Pan 
Lock Knob

Hand
Crank

Mid-Level Spreader

Tripod Leg

Foot

Center Column

Leg Flip-Locks

Summary of Contents for VT-2000

Page 1: ...r VT 2000 Tripod Pearstone offers a spare or replacement quick release plate for the VT 2000 tripod head Having a quick release plate attached to the camera s base at all times allows you to attach or remove the camera from the tripod without having to waste time fumbling with the threaded mount Your VT 2000 Tripod includes one quick release plate but you may want to have spares for other cameras ...

Page 2: ... lower the head by pushing or pulling the head Step 5 Set the Tilt Release the tilt lock Using the pan tilt bar set the tilt so that the head is flat and ready for mounting your camera Retighten the tilt lock Step 6 Set the Pan Angle Release the pan lock Using the pan tilt bar rotate the head to set the head in the direction you will be shooting Retighten the pan lock Setting Up Your Tripod Step 8...

Page 3: ...lumn 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 fol...

Page 4: ...y Never set up or pull down a tripod while a camera is mounted Do not move the tripod or adjust the legs while a camera is mounted Do not exceed the maximum weight capacity of the tripod Never leave a camera unattended on the tripod The camera should be securely fastened to the quick release mounting plate before mounting onto the tripod Never mount a camera to the tripod until all tripod legs are...

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