BENRO TMA38CL 3 Mach3 Carbon Fiber Tripod Installation Guide
- June 13, 2024
- BENRO
Table of Contents
BENRO TMA38CL 3 Mach3 Carbon Fiber Tripod
SET UP
Leg Angle Adjustment: (See figure 1)
To accommodate uneven terrain, awkward shooting situations or for low angle
shooting, your Benro tripod includes a 3-position leg angled ajustment sliding
lock. Each leg can be independently adjusted by pulling the sliding legangle
lock out and selecting one of the three step positions. Ensure that the leg
angle lock is securely pushed back into the lock position after you have
selected the desired leg angle.
Leg Section Adjustment: (See figure 2 & 3)
Each leg section can be independently adjust to the desired length by turning
the proper leg lock grip counter-clockwise until the leg is free to slide in
or out. Once the desire length is achieved turn the leg lock grip clock wise
until the leg section is securely locked. Repeat this step for each leg and
each section until the tripod is set to the desired height.
Raising and Lowering the Center Column: (See figure 4, 5, 6)
To raise or lower the center column, turn the center locking knob counter-
clockwise and set the column to the desired position. While holding the column
in position, turn the column locking knob clockwise to secure the column in
place. Don’t over tighten the center column lock, as this could damage the
threads.
Reversible 3/8 or 1/4 mounting screw: (See figure 7)
Your Benro tripod incorporates a reversible mounting screw that accommodates
any tripod head mounting thread (3/8 or1/4 ). The tripod is factory shipped in
the 3/8 mounting thread exposed. If is becomes necessary to reverse the
mounting screw to the 1/4side, loosen the locking nut counter-clockwise (using
the included wrench) until it becomes ooze and unscrew the mounting screw
until it can be complete removed. Reverse the screw, so that the 1/4hreads are
in position and screw it back into place, secure with the locking nut and
wrench. Please note: Allow enough of the screw threads to be available for
maximum security when the tripod head is mounted onto the tripod. It’s
recommended that at least 5 to 6 threads be exposed for before locking the
mounting screw in place.
Reversible Center Column: (See figure 8, 9, 10, 11)
Your tripod offers the ability to reverse the center column for close-up
photography, copy work and for difficult to reach object. To reverse the
center column unscrew the retractable weight hook located on the bottom of the
center column. Loosen the center column locking knob and pull the center
column out. Insert the center column with the mounting plate upside down and
retighten the center column locking knob securely. The center column has an
anti-twist groove, be sure to line-up the groove with the key before inserting
the column back into the main casting. Please note: Do not reverse the center
column when a camera or equipment is mounted.
Allen Key: (See figure 12)
To adjust the tightens of the tripod leg by allen key. Interchangeable Spiked
and Rubber
Feet: (See figure 13)
Benro C series tripods include interchangeable stainless steel spiked or
rubber feet. They provide the right contact depending on the surface or
terrain that the tripod will be use in. To remove the rubber feet simple
unscrew each rubber foot counter-clockwise and replace with the provided
spiked foot (see the tool kit) and secure using the included wrench. Both the
rubber and spiked feet can be stored in the tool kit pouch. The tool pouch can
be clipped onto the tripod strap ring or attached to the tripod leg with the
Velcro strap on the back of the tool kit pouch.
To Assemble a Monopod: (See figure 14)
- Unscrew the tripod leg goam grip from leg adapter;
- Screw and assemble the center column assembly(with head) onto the foam grip tripod leg.
A monopod kit is converted from a tripod.
Note: Series 3 and series 4 tripods do not include the detachable monopod
feature.
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