Adorama 3PCFEST3 Everest 4-Section Carbon Fiber Compact Tripod User Manual

**Adorama 3PCFEST3 Everest 4-Section Carbon Fiber Compact Tripod

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THE TOUGHEST TRAVEL 3POD IN CAPTIVITY.

Everest. THE TRIPOD SERIES with superior strength, 1oX Carbon Fiber, and an innovative center column design for compactness and extreme low angle performance.

The center column can be removed entirely without losing the head placement. Leg angle struggles are a thing of the past with auto-stop leg levers that snap into the next angle position without user intervention. The look and feel of first-class – world-class camera support.

The exuberance of luxury and the touch of CNC precision. A super light tripod that can handle a demanding workload that works in any environment. Travel and location pros and semipro photographers do not compromise operation or performance.

Still photography in the studio, location, and adventure. Climbers, nuptial events, sports, breakaway impulse opportunities, political and newsworthy sets, anyplace an extra pair of legs might be welcome. Everest is the peak of performance.

FEATURES

• 3POD Everest Series meets the challenge!
• 6061 Aircraft Grade Aluminum assures foundation for the stance.
• 1 Ox Carbon Strength combined with lighter-than-belief construction.
• The center column can be removed entirely without losing the head placement.
• Leg angle struggles are a thing of the past with auto-stop leg levers that snap into the next angle position without user intervention.
• Innovative center column design for closed compactness.
• The detachable center column provides extreme low angle performance.
• CNC machined dust-proof precision manufacturing.
• Cold weather resistant for frigid joint freedom.
• Head/Camera friendly 3/8″ or 1 /4″x20 auto switch Mounting System.
• Anti-Corrosion faces extreme environmental elements and challenges.
• One Handed Intelligent Leg Angle Adjustor System that locks with a snap.
• 3/8″ and 1 /4″ taps for accessories and add-ons.
• Comprehensive Bottom Hook counterbalance security.
• Retractable weight/accessory hook.
• Handles the load with a capacity of up to 33.0lbs / 15kg.

ALL ABOUT THE EVEREST T3

TRIPOD SET UP AND DEPLOYMENT

1. LEG ANGLE.
   Pull out the Leg Angle Latch all the way to the end, stop and lift the leg to the desired angle for placement Slowly lower the leg.
   The Leg Angle Latch will automatically snap-lock to the next angle stop. You can quickly set the leg splay to your specific preference.
   

2. LEG LENGTH AND EXTENSION.
   The tripod leg length can be set to any extension. Twist the leg lock clockwise to loosen the grip. Slide the leg to any extension and lock it in place by twisting the leg lock firmly counterclockwise. The mechanism increases the torque as you lock the ring to establish a firm, secure hold.

3. CENTER COLUMN USE.
   Turn the Center Column Locking Knob counterclockwise to unlock the column. Put the Column to the height you want and lock it with a clockwise turn on the Locking Knob. The column does not rotate and can be set to any point on the shaft.
   

4. LOW ANGLE CAMERA ANGLE.
   Loosen the Plate Locking Knob to remove the Head Locking Plate. Unscrew the Center Column Locking Knob by turning the mechanism clockwise.
   The Center Column Locking Knob is located at the bottom end of the Column and has a counterweight hook at its terminus. The Top Camera Platform separates from the Center Column. Draw the column out of the shaped channel.
   Separate the Camera Platform portion of the column from the longer part of the Center Column and place it into the tripod center column channel.
   Use the tripod without the Center Column for Low Angle shots without an interfering center column for freedom from leg angle limitation.
   
   

5. CENTER COLUMN REVERSAL.
   Unscrew the Center Column Locking Knob by turning the mechanism clockwise. The Center Column Locking Knob is located at the bottom end of the Column and has a counterweight hook at its terminus.
   The Top Camera Platform separates from the Center Column. Draw the column out of the shaped channel. Reverse the column so that the head post screw faces downward as you slide the column through the track on the top of the tripod. Replace the Top Camera Platform with the bottom of the Column and affix the column section to the more extended reversed column. The hook is now on the top, and the Head Plate is on the bottom.
   

6. ACCESSORY TAP HOLES.
   Accessory items are easily attached to the tripod through the 3/8″ and 1 /4″ screw holes on the top of the tripod platform collar.
   

IMPORTANT NOTES

Experiment with the Everest T3 before you climb!

• Do not exceed the maximum payload.
• Tighten the center column as much as possible to maintain safe operation.
• Remove the imaging device from the tripod before moving the assembly.
• When using the tripod, always lock the central column. Lock or tighten every place that has been loosened during setup.
• Always use the tripod in a safe manner. It’s not a baseball bat!
• Do not use at temperatures below -4°F/-20°C or more than 158°F/70°C.
• Do not expose to wet, sandy, or dusty environments, especially seawater. Grit is 3POD enemy Number One!
• Protect the tripod from direct or indirect sun exposure and avoid high-temperature environments, such as vehicle interiors.
• Do not set the tripod as a trip magnet for unaware people in private or public areas.
• Use a mild detergent and a soft towel to clean the tripod. Pay particular attention to keeping fluids from entering the lock system and the sliding leg extensions.
• Lubricants should not be used unless absolutely necessary, and even then, lightly and sparingly.
• Do not expose the tripod to electrical currents. The results could be shocking! Listen, we don’t mean to spoil your parade with harsh language.
  We just want to make sure you reach the Everest of your life.
  GO FOR IT!

SPECIFICATIONS

INCLUDED ITEMS

• Everest T3 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod
• 3 Rubber Feet
• 3 Spike Feet
• 2 Hex Wrenches
• Travel Case with Strap
• Manual
• 5 Year 3POD Warranty

FIVE-YEAR 3POD LIMITED WARRANTY

3POD warrants to the original purchaser that your 3POD product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for five (5) years from the date of purchase (or delivery as may be required in certain jurisdictions) or thirty (30) days after replacement, whichever comes later.

3POD’s entire liability and your exclusive remedy for any breach of warranty shall be, at 3POD’s option, to repair or replace the hardware, provided that the hardware is returned to the point of purchase or such other place as 3POD may direct with a copy of the sales receipt or dated itemized receipt. 3POD may, at its option, replace your product, offer to provide a functionally equivalent product, or repair any product with new, refurbished, or used parts as long as such parts are in compliance with the product’s  technical specifications. Any replacement hardware product will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or thirty (30) days, whichever is longer, or for any additional period that may be applicable in your jurisdiction. If the product has been discontinued, the warranty provider reserves the right to replace it with a model of equivalent quality and function.

This warranty does not cover problems or damage resulting from accident, abuse, misapplication, or any unauthorized repair, modification or disassembly, improper operation or maintenance, normal wear and tear, or usage not in accordance with product instructions or connection to an unacceptable voltage supply, use of consumables, such as replacement batteries, not supplied by 3POD, except where such restriction is prohibited by applicable law.

Except where prohibited by applicable law, this warranty is non-transferable. Moreover, this warranty is limited to the original purchaser and the country where the product was purchased. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, including a more extended warranty duration that may vary under local laws.

To start a warranty claim, contact the 3POD Customer Service Department to obtain a return merchandise authorization (“RMA”) number, and return the defective product to 3POD, along with the RMA number and proof of purchase.

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