DANCE 345 - Camera Tripod with 3-Way Panhead

Table of Contents

Equipment Overview

• Camera Tripod Key Features
• What is included with the Tripod Kit?
• Tripod Features Explained
• Setting Up Tripod
• Leveling the Tripod
• How to secure camera to tripod
• Removing Camera from Tripod
• Repacking Tripod
• Recommended Use

Camera Tripod with 3-Way Panhead Key Features:

K&F Tripod:

• Load Capacity: 22 lb
• Maximum Height: 61.6"
• Minimum Height: 16.3"
• Leg Sections: 4
• Aluminum Leg Tubes with Flip Lock Joints
• Weight: 5.3 lb

Panhead:

• Load Capacity: 11 lb
• Weight: 1.3 lb
• Arca-Type Compatible
• 360° Pan with Independent Pan Lock
• Lateral Tilt: -90° / +15°
• Vertical Tilt: -35° / +90°
• 3 Bubble Levels

Tripod Kit includes:

1 x Tripod Bag

1 x K&F Concept B1234M Tripod

1 x Benro HD1A 3-WAY Panhead

1 x Quick Release Plate

1 x Tilt Arm

1 x Roll Arm

Tripod Features Explained

1. Pan Lock
   • It is good practice to only open the pan lock when ready to shoot.
     
2. Tilt & Roll Locks
   • Should be locked at all times, unless adjusting framing or performing a camera tilt.
   • If loosening, must have hold on tripod arm.
     

Setting Up Tripod

1. Remove the tripod from the tripod bag.
2. Pull legs apart.
   
3. Uncrew tripod neck lock and push the neck down so it sits in the middle of the main tripod legs.
   
4. Adjust leg height as desired. Start with top locks, use bottom locks if necessary.
   
   
   
5. Adjust leg width/spread as desired by unlocking spread brace.
   
6. Attach and Lock Tilt and Roll tripod arms in desired position.
   
7. Lock off tilt in level position.
8. Loosen pan lock (Steps 8-9 help prevent tripod and camera from falling over if tripod arm is accidentally bumped).
   

Leveling the Tripod

1. Hold the tripod with your non-dominant hand for stabilization.
2. Unlock tilt arm or roll arm.
   
3. Shift tripod head until leveled (see leveling meters on side of tripod).
   
4. Lock off tilt/roll arms.

How to secure camera to tripod

1. Verify base plate track lock is unscrewed. First turn will only loosen the plate, allowing it to slide. You will need to pull the knob in the direction of the arrow and turn one more time in order to remove the plate from the tripod head.
   
2. Attach tripod plate to bottom of camera.
   
3. Place camera onto tripod and lock the base plate lock to secure camera.
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Removing Camera from Tripod

1. Place hand on camera grip.
2. Unscrew tripod base plate lock.
   
3. First turn will only loosen the plate, allowing it to slide. You will need to pull the knob in the direction of the arrow and turn one more time in order to remove the plate from the tripod head.
   
4. Tilt camera to one side to remove from tripod head.
   

Repacking the Tripod

1. Please make sure to pack the tripod exactly how it was upon checkout.
2. Ensure you reattach the base plate to the tripod head.
3. Unscrew and remove the tilt and roll arms before putting in the bag.
   
4. Extend Tripod Neck to full height.
   
5. Press down on the leg spreader button to pull legs up to meet the tripod head.
   
6. This is very important for the long-term safety of the equipment.
   

Recommended Use:

This tripod is to be used ONLY with the Canon SL3 Rebel Kit.