hama 00 004486 Tripod with Monopod Instruction Manual
- June 9, 2024
- Hama
Table of Contents
hama 00 004486 Tripod with Monopod
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Controls
- 3D ball head
- Quick-release plate
- Tripod leg adjustment release
- Screw clamps
- Rubber feet with spikes
- Weight hook (detachable)
Explanation of Warning Symbols and Notes
Warning
This symbol is used to indicate safety instructions or to draw your attention
to specific hazards and risks.
Note
This symbol is used to indicate additional information or important notes.
Package Contents
- 1 „Ramble II Duo Carbon 160 Ball” tripod
- 1 Smartphone Holder
- 1 Allen key
- 1 Storage bag
- This operating instruction
Safety Notes
- The product is intended for private, non-commercial use only.
- Protect the product from dirt, moisture and overheating and use it in dry rooms only.
- Do not drop the product and do not expose it to any major shocks.
- Do not operate the product outside the power limits given in the specifications.
- Keep the packaging material out of the reach of children due to the risk of suffocation.
- Dispose of packaging material immediately according to locally applicable regulations.
- Do not modify the product in any way. Doing so voids the warranty.
Startup and Operation
Note – Twist-on connecting devices
Do not completely loosen the twist-on connecting devices. You only need to
loosen them 1 to 1.5 rotations to make adjustments. If you loosen them more,
components of the tripod could fall out.
Setting up the tripod
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Open the tripod legs until they reach the first position.
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Press the unlocking mechanism (3) downwards if you need another of the 3 possible setting angles of the tripod legs and adjust the angle accordingly.
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You can adjust the length of the tripod legs in order to achieve the desired height for taking photos.
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To do this, loosen the screw clamps (4) by turning them approximately a half a turn clockwise (when viewed from above) until you no longer feel any resistance. The tripod leg segment being adjusted then automatically extends to its full length.
If desired, adjust it to the length you want and then lock it by turning the screw clamp (4) counter-clockwise until it is secure. -
Repeat this step for the other two legs.
Note – Tripod legs
The legs of the Ramble Duo Carbon 160 Ball II can be vertically swivelled by
up to 180° in three stages, which makes it especially compact and easy to pack
or store.
- Extend the middle column completely – this ensures that the tripod will be as compact as possible after the legs have been folded up.
- Pull the release on the hinge of one of the tripod legs.
- Move the tripod leg up fully onto the middle column. The rubber feet (5) of the legs of the tripod can be removed and the spikes can be used.
Adjusting the height of the middle column
The height of the middle column can be infinitely adjusted using a screw clamp (7).
- To do this, loosen the screw clamp (7) by turning it approximately a half a turn counter-clockwise (when viewed from above) until you no longer feel any resistance.
- Pull the middle column out to the desired length and hold it in place.
- Lock the middle column in place by turning the screw clamp (7) clockwise (when viewed from above) until secure.
Weight hook and removable middle column
A weight hook (6) is located on the bottom end of the middle column. You can hang weight (for example: your camera bag) on this hook to further stabilize the tripod. The weight hook (6) can be unscrewed and removed and the middle column can be removed, flipped by 180° and re-inserted in order to take photos close to the ground.
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Remove the weight hook (6) by unscrewing it.
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Open the lower screw clamp (7) by turning it counter-clockwise and pull the middle column upwards out of the tripod base.
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Flip the middle column by 180° and insert it into the tripod basis from the bottom, set the desired length and lock the middle column using the screw clamp (7).
Warning – Don’t forget the weight hook! -
Screw the weight hook (6) back on. It prevents the middle column from slipping out and damaging your valuable camera equipment when the screw clamps
(7) are opened.
Integrated monopod
A stable monopod can be created from the middle column and one of the tripod legs (labelled with the foam).
- Remove the middle column as described in point 4.3. Do not reattach the weight hook (6).
- Unscrew the tripod leg with the foam and remove it from the tripod base.
- Screw the middle column and the threaded tripod leg together until it is hand tight.
- Adjust the monopod you have just created to the desired length.
Ball head
The ball head (1) is equipped with a large fixing screw for the ball head function and a small fixing screw for the panorama function.
- Unscrew the large fixing screw so it is loose enough that the camera can move and the ball head (1) can be adjusted.
- Next, tighten the fixing screw again and ensure that the ball head (1) is also secured.
Warning – Ensure that your camera is secure!
- Hold your camera securely with one hand when you adjust the ball head (1).
- Unscrew the small fixing screw in order to be able to take panorama shots. The slight resistance allows you to turn the camera smoothly and evenly.
Quick-release plate
- Ensure that the ball head (1) pivot is secured.
- Unscrew the fixing screw until it is loose enough that the quick-release plate (2) can be removed from its fixture by tilting it slightly upwards.
- Attach the quick-release plate (2) to your camera.
Place your camera with the quick-release plate (2) attached into the fixture slightly tiled upwards and turn the fixing screw until the camera is securely in place.
Care and Maintenance
- Only clean this product with a slightly damp, lint-free cloth and do not use aggressive cleaning agents.
Warranty Disclaimer
Hama GmbH & Co. KG assumes no liability and provides no warranty for damage resulting from improper installation/mounting, improper use of the product or from failure to observe the operating instructions and/or safety notes.