Adorama 3PCFTT Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod User Manual
- June 3, 2024
- Adorama
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OF PHOTOIMAGING 3PCFTT Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod
User Manual
3PCFTT
3PCFTT Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod
3POD
SUPPORT THE ART OF PHOTOIMAGING
3POD TREK Series.
The best balance of stability, weight, dexterity, and compact travel in a
tripod, optimized for easy transport and quick setup.
For the photographer on the prowl, in you.
The TREK Series Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod from 3POD may be one of the most
travel-friendly camera supports ever created.
Eight layers of the most formidable Carbon Fiber design clad the vibration
absorbing legs better than most aluminum-based concepts. Carbon fiber is more
than lightweight
lt is a heavyweight champ, ready to fight off contenders for the throne of
image stability. Above all, add your own selection of matched head that holds
sway for its firm grip, unwavering position, and smooth dexterity.
The formula for the A-Team of Travel
The twist-lock telescopic legs cluster close-fitting about the center column
for an amazingly compact traveling height just over 16″, and with the entire
unit weighing in at an ultralight 2.16 lbs, there’s nothing to stop you from
carrying it with you anywhere you go. The center column can be extended to
give the system a total height of 58″ without sacrificing stability.
Each 4-sectioned telescoping leg features three-position auto-settings and can
lock in place individually at preset angles for perfect stance on uneven
terrain. The twist locks are fortified with a cutting-edge, wear-resistant
internal structure, making them immune to dust, moisture, changes in
temperature, and the gradual loosening over time that can occur in inferior
locking mechanisms. A convenient retractable weight hook provides an
additional counterbalance to hang accessories. Transverse terrain, scale the
heights or explore the grottos with this rugged, extraordinary lightweight 8X
carbon fiber with fashionable accents and a superior wear-resistant finish
FEATURES:
- TREK Series are the lightest travel-friendly camera supports ever created.
- Travel Minimum at 16.5 inch / 41.9 cm and reaches max height 58″ inch/ 147.3 cm.
- Handles camera and lens combination with a capacity of up to 11 lbs/ 5kg.
- Grasp the Trek-Friendly Tripod with one hand.
- Carbon Fiber solves the challenge of size matters.
- Abrasion-resistant 8X Carbon Fiber appointed leg construction.
- Ready for your choice of head to make the TREK complete.
- Anodized red aluminum fashion accents stand apart.
- Seamlessly telescoping legs with twist wear-resistant locks.
- 180° fold-up legs for space-saving compact folding and storage.
- Reversible center column
- Retractable weight/accessory hook
TRIPOD DETAILS
LEG LENGTH ADJUSTMENT
- Turn any leg twist-lock counterclockwise to unlock the leg. The section is free to be set at any desired length.
- Twist the leg lock clockwise firmly to lock. Hold the adjacent segment to preserve the leg’s settings.
3POD recommends that the sections be extended in a specific order to favor stability over height. Legs with wider diameters are less subject to vibration; therefore,
extend the highest and thickest leg section first. Never over loosen the twist locks to avoid damage to the tripod 1
LEG ANGLE ADJUSTMENT
- Press the Angle Adjustment Button to release the position lock.
- Upon release, the lever will lock to a preset angle in 3 splay positions, 20°, 50°, and 70°. The trigger spring action automatically sets the first angle when the leg is lifted. The second angle is achieved by raising the leg after pressing the Angle Adjustment Lever past the first stop. The third and highest level can be reached by pressing and lifting the leg to the third stop.
- Do not lower the leg with the unreleased latch unless you want to go down to the next preset angle.
- Each time the leg is brought closer to the center, the lower the Angle Adjustment Button’s spring lock stops and the lower position.
- Each leg can be independently set according to the situation presented in the environment, steps, uneven terrain, or flattest of surfaces.
THE CENTER COLUMN
- Turn the Center Column Twist Lock counterclockwise to unlock the center column. The sliding column can be set to any vertical position.
- Twist the Center Column Twist Lock clockwise to fix the height of the column.
CENTER COLUMN SPRING HOOK
The Center Column has a hook that is helpful to maintain stability. Use
sandbags, waterbags, backpacks, and even rocks in a plastic bag to enhance the
balance of the three-legged camera support by suspending them on the hook.
Newton was right! Gravity rules!
MONOPOD MODE
The Spring Hook for weighing down the tripod is removable to transform the
Center Column into a handy Monopod
- Unscrew the Spring Hook attachment ring and remove it from the end of the column. Keep it safe and saved for future use.
- Grasp the tripod leg with the upper section enwrapped in foam and twist it clockwise until it unscrews from the socket.
- Screw the Center Column to the foam-coated leg and join them to create your Monopod.
TALKING OPTIONAL HEADS
Now, what good is an incredible travel tripod without a head?! Like, nowhere!
So, let’s talk heads.
Here’s how to have a ball with the head:
- Join the head of your liking to the Center Column Loading Plate. There is a 3/8″ bolt protruding from the plate. There is a 3/8″ tap in the base of the ball head.
- Screw the bolt into the base of the head.
- Shoot stills or video with confidence that your device is firm and steady in the 3Pod TREK Series Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod.
TRAVEL-FRIENDLY PREP
The crowning glory of the TREK Series Carbon Fiber
Travel Tripod is (surprise!) traveling! The legs flip up to a nice compact
stance and are ready to fly!
- Unlock the Center Column by turning the Locking Collar counterclockwise. Align your optional Tripod Head so that it is in the most compact position.
- Slide the Column to maximum height.
- Press and hold the Leg Angle Adjustment Lock for each leg as you swing them upward to meet the center column. All three legs nestle together to form a tight cluster for the most compact travel-ready package.
NOTES
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Do not exceed the maximum payload.
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When using the tripod, always lock the central column.
Lock or tighten every place that has been loosened during setup. -
Always safely use the tripod. It’s not a baseball bat!
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Do not use at temperatures below -104°F/-40°C or more than 212/100°C.
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Do not expose to wet, sandy, or dusty environments, especially seawater.
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Protect the tripod from direct or indirect sun exposure and avoid high temperature environments, such as vehicle interiors.
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Do not set the tripod as a trip magnet for unaware people in private or public areas.
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Use a mild detergent and a soft towel to clean the tripod. Pay particular attention to the lock system and the sliding leg extensions.
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Do not expose the tripod to electrical currents. The results could be shocking’
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And, we repeat: Never over loosen the twist locks to avoid damage to the tripod!
SPECIFICATIONS
Materials| 8X (layers) Carbon Fiber, Hardened Aluminum Alloy, Rubber,
Polycarbonate
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Maximum Height| 58 inch/ 147.3 cm
Minimum height| 13.25 inch/33.6 cm
Leg Sections| 4
Leg Extension Lock| Twist
Leg Angles| 20, 50°, 70°, 180°
Compact Height| 20inch /50 cm
Compact Folded Height| 16.5inch /41.9 cm
Load Capacity| 26 lbs/11.8kg
Center Column Sections| 1
Height monopod| 37 inch/ 94 cm
Weight| 2.16lbs /.981 Kg
IN THE BOX
- 3Pod TREK Series 8X Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod
- Carry Case
- Manual
- Five Year 3POD Warranty
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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. 3P0D’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
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has been discontinued, the warranty provider reserves the right to replace it
with an equivalent quality and function model.
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authorization (“RMA”) number, and return the defective product to 3POD, along
with the RMA number and proof of purchase.
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