Rollei Lion Rock Traveler L Tripods and Ball Heads User Manual

: June 5, 2024
: Rollei

Table of Contents

Parts of the Tripod Base
Function introduction
Functions of the Base Plate
Function of the center column
Maintenance
Using the damping mechanism
References
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Lion Rock Traveler S / M / L
Tripods and Ball Heads

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Lion Rock Traveler

User Guide
Many thanks for choosing a Rollei product. Please read this manual carefully before using this product.

Parts of the Tripod Base

1. Platform
2. Center column adjustment knob
3. Tripod shoulder
4. 3/8 inch thread
5. Leg angle adjustment lock| 6. Tripod leg
7. Center column
8. Tripod hook
9. Leg locking system
10. Rubber feet
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Function introduction

A Angle adjustment: The angle of the tripod legs can be adjusted in three different positions. Therefore please pull out the leg angle adjustment lock. Then you are able to move the leg up and down .
B Two section center column: Entfernen Sie den unteren Teil um bodennahe Aufnahmen zu realisieren .
C Removable rubber feet: Underneath the rubber feet you will find the integrated spikes. These spikes can be used in areas with soil, mud, and so on where you need a better grip for the tripod. To use the spikes just pull off the rubber feet. In the unlikely event that you lose the rubber feet, you will find 3 extra rubber feet inside the packaging.

Functions of the Base Plate

D To prevent that the base plate will accidentally screw off, please lock the plate with the help of the screw indicated by the picture. Like this, the base plate is firmly fixed onto the tripod .
E The screw of the base plate can be inserted in two directions, one side with 3/8 inch screw and 1/4 inch screw on the other side . Choose the side of the screw which is needed for your equipment .
F We recommend that you also lock the tripod head onto the base plate. Therefore screw the anti-rotating screw from below the base plate in the direction of the head . Then the tripod head is firmly attached to the plate and cannot acci dentally be screwed off.

Function of the center column

Short center column usages:

Rotate and take out the short center column
Rotate and take out the hook
Take out the center column
Insert the short center column an close the Center column adjustment knob

Maintenance

If necessary, please use the soft towel with moderate detergent to clean the locking system and the gliding parts.
If necessary, please use regular lubricants or wax oil.

Components of the ball head

1. Platform
2. Ball
3. Main body
4. Main fixation
5. Base
6. Swivel lock
7. Fine adjustment
8. Quick release plate
9. 1/4“ camera screw|
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Components of the platform

10. Base
11. Spirit level
12. Anti-slippery groove
13. Locking of the quick release plate
14 Safety button|
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Attaching the quick release plate

Loosen the locking screw of the base plate. In addition, press down the safety button to open the base plate completely.
Align the quick release plate like shown in the picture.
First insert one side of the plate then the other.
If the quick release plate is well positioned, lock the platform locking knob again.

Remark: Loosen the platform locking knob to move the quick release plate horizontally . Press the safety button and loosen the locking knob to take out the quick release plate

Using the damping mechanism

The damping mechanism will help to prevent that the camera and lens will suddenly fall down if you loosen the main knob .
Therefore you can adjust the damping according to the weight of your equipment .

Setting the damping

Attach your camera to the ball head and lock the platform locking knob (A) .
Make sure that the damping fine adjustment knob (B) is totally loosen .
Loosen the main fixation (A) and check at which point the platform can be moved with the damping tightness which fits your requirements the most . You should be able to adjust the camera angle, but without worrying about the camera falling down suddenly
Rotate the damping fine adjustment knob (B) clockwise until you cannot move it anymore The damping is now set to this point and the main fixation (A) cannot be loosen any further as the position set now .

How to relieve damping

Gently lock the main fixation (A) .
Rotate the damping fine adjustment knob (B) counter clockwise until it is totally loosen.
Now the damping is released .

After locking it, the knob can be extended to the side and you can change the position of the main fixing screw. In this way, you can tighten or loosen the screw further.

Notes

Do not overload.
Please do not use the product at temperatures lower than -40 °C and higher than +70 °C. When used in environments with moisture, mud or dust, we recommend cleaning the product with a dry cloth. If the tripod has become wet from rain or water, each leg should be extended for a few days until there is no more water in the legs.
Avoid sand or other small objects going inside the ball head. Please use a dry cloth to remove dirt on the ball head after using. Do not use any lubricant or oil for cleaning.
Please do not expose the tripod permanently to the sun. Avoid placing the product longer on the windscreen for hours at high temperatures.
For safety reasons, keep away from charged objects, high voltage equipment and strong chemicals when using this product.

Design and technical data are subject to change without notice.

Lion Rock|
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Traveler S| 4| 22–13 mm| 40 cm| 19 .9 cm| 115 cm| 138 cm| 970 g| 42 mm| 78 mm| 280 g| 10 kg
Traveler M| 4| 25–16 mm| 43 .5 cm| 20 .3 cm| 127 .7 cm| 154 cm| 1180 g| 47 mm| 82 mm| 320 g| 15 kg
Traveler L| 4| 28–19 mm| 48 cm| 20 .5 cm| 138 cm| 170 .7 cm| 1410 g| 47 mm| 82 mm| 320 g| 20 kg

Rollei GmbH & Co. KG In de Tarpen 42
D-22848 Norderstedt
Service Hotline
+49 40 270750270
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Lion Rock Traveler S / M / L
Item No.
S: 22714 / M: 22715 / L: 22716
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