Oben Skysill CFT-6194L Skysill CTF-6394, Manual

Page 1: ...1 SkysillSeries CarbonFiberTripods You reonsteadyground ...

Page 2: ...l tripods like close up macro or document photography Each leg can be positioned independently at three locking angles and a built in bubble level helps keep the tripod aligned with the horizon both essential features when working on uneven terrain Skysill kits include Oben s BE Series dual action ballhead that features two locks for independent adjustment of the ball and panoramic base An Arca ty...

Page 3: ... Center ColumnAdjustment 10 Low AngleSetup 11 13 ReversingtheCenterColumn 11 13 UsingtheShortCenerColumn 12 LateralSetup 14 15 Counterweight 15 TheMountingPlate 16 17 ReversingtheScrew 16 MountingaHead 17 AttachingAccessories 17 Warnings 18 OptionalAccessories 18 Specifications 19 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...

Page 4: ...4 KEY FEATURES ModelCFT 6394 G H D A B J L I E C F K M N O P ...

Page 5: ...Mountingplate Setscrews Reversiblecentercolumn Centercolumnlockingcollar Bubblelevel Straploop 3 8 16accessorysocket Legangleadjustmentlock Rubberizednonsliplegwarmers Retractableandremovableweighthook Twistlocks Removablerubberfeet Shortcentercolumn Spikedfeet Hexkeys 2 P O M N A ...

Page 6: ...6 KEY FEATURES ModelCFT 6194L K G D B A E F H I J L M N O P Q R C ...

Page 7: ...lecentercolumn Lateralrotatingring 90 notch Centercolumnlockingknob Bubblelevel Centercolumnlateralopening Straploop Legangleadjustmentlock 3 8 16accessorysocket Rubberizednonsliplegwarmers Lockingbutton Twistlocks Removablerubberfeet Spikedfeet Hexkeys 2 B F G H I J K E D C R Q P O N M L A ...

Page 8: ...r feet for the spiked feet 1 Unscrew the rubber feet from the tripod legs 2 Screw in the spiked feet 3 Insert the large hex key through the hole of each foot to tighten it until it s secure Use the twist locks to adjust the length of the tripod s legs To adjust the height of a leg loosen the lock by turning it a half turn clockwise and position the leg at the desired height Turn the twist lock cou...

Page 9: ...crease the leg angle do the following 1 Slide the adjustment lock in the direction of the arrow You may need to move the leg so it moves slightly in toward the center in order to move the adjustment lock 2 Set the angle of the leg to one of the three preset positions 3 Release the lock to secure the leg at the desired angle To decrease the angle move the leg in toward the center until the lock cli...

Page 10: ...load on the mounting plate CFT 6194L To adjust the height of the center column turn the center column lock counterclockwise to disengage the lock and move the center column to the desired height Turn the center column locking knob clockwise to tighten it Make sure the lock is adequately tightened to support the weight of the load on the mounting plate Note Extending the center column will make the...

Page 11: ... the center column by unscrewing it and pulling it out of the center column 3 Loosen the center column s locking collar pull the center column out of the tripod 4 Reverse the center column and align with the guide tabs inside the tripod s ring 5 Reinsert the center column by sliding it up from underneath the tripod and through the center ring Tighten the locking collar until secure 6 Replace the w...

Page 12: ...ripod s ring and slide the center column into the tripod Tighten the twist lock until secure 3 Remove the mounting plate from the center column Loosen the top set screw on the mounting plate by turning it counterclockwise with the small hex key Then unscrew the mounting plate by turning it counterclockwise 4 Screw the mounting plate onto the short center column and tighten the top set screw until ...

Page 13: ... pin properly aligned 1 Loosen the locking knob and raise the center column to its maximum height 2 While holding the center column with one hand press the locking button at the bottom of the center column and raise the center column until it stops 3 Press the locking button again and pull the center column out of the tripod 4 Press and hold on the center column locking button while you insert the...

Page 14: ...umn lock and raise the center column to its maximum height 2 Press the locking button at the bottom of the center column and raise the center column until it stops Then lower the center column to the 90 angle 3 Once the center column is sitting at the 90 angle slide the center column through the lateral opening until reaching the desired lateral position 4 Swivel the center column around the tripo...

Page 15: ...CENTER COLUMN TO THE UPRIGHT POSITION 1 Extend the center column out until it stops 2 Tilt it up until it s vertical and slide it down into the center ring 3 Tighten the center column lock until secure OPERATION Counterweight CFT 6394 To improve the tripod s stability in windy conditions or when using a telephoto lens use the built in spring loaded hook at the bottom of the center column Pull down...

Page 16: ...crew on the mounting plate by turning it counterclockwise 2 Unscrew the mounting plate from the tripod by turning it counterclockwise 3 Remove the screw and return the opposite end back into the plate 4 Screw the mounting plate back into the tripod by turning it clockwise Make sure the screw is completely seated inside the hole When switching to the 1 4 20 screw only the 1 4 20 screw should be vis...

Page 17: ...to the tripod Turn the set screw counter clockwise to secure the mounting plate to the head until it s snug Don t overtighten AttachingAccessories The Skysill tripod is outfitted with a 3 8 16 accessory socket that can be used to add accessories such as an LED light microphone monitor or flash to your tripod setup The 3 8 16 accessory socket is compatible with most articulating and accessory arms ...

Page 18: ...becomes wet Remove the camera from the tripod during transport Keep out of reach of children Always support the camera on top of the center column with one hand while adjusting the center column s height OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Oben Tripod Strap with Quick Release Loop and Spring Lock TS 10 TS 100 Oben Deluxe Tripod Strap with Swivel Clip TS 110 Oben Tripod Strap with Two Quick Release Loops TS 20 TS...

Page 19: ...6m 53in 1 3m MinimumHeight 6 5in 16 5cm 3 6in 9 1cm FoldedLength 24 3in 61 7cm 21 5in 54 6cm MaximumLoad 39lb 17 7kg 19lb 8 6kg Weight 4 9lb 2 2kg 4 2lb 1 9kg LegSections 4 4 CenterColumn Standard 90 Lateral SPECIFICATIONS Note The values in this specification chart reflect only the values of the tripod legs and not the tripod kits ...

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