VT-100/200/300/350 Owner’s Manual Video Tripod
Congratulations on your Safety Warnings Key Features • Never set up or pull down a tripod while a camera is mounted • Do not move the tripod or adjust the legs while a camera is mounted • Do not exceed the maximum weight capacity of the tripod • Auto-lock, quick-release mounting • Never leave a camera unattended on the tripod • Separate pan and tilt locks • The camera should be securely fastened to the quick-release mounting plate before mounting it to the tripod • Never mount a camera to th
Setting Up Your Tripod Float Level 1 Assess Shooting Area To set up your tripod, begin by removing the tripod from the box and/or carry case. Assess your shooting area to determine a stable area to set up your camera. 7 Remove the Mounting Plate Rotate the mounting plate lock so that the flat side is against the mounting plate. The mounting plate will pop free. 2 Extend Legs Always extend the legs from the top flip-locks first. Pull each flip-lock and extend the leg to its desired height.
Raise Center Column If you need to raise the center column, unlock the center column by turning the locking knob counterclockwise. Use the hand crank to raise or lower the head platform. Never raise or lower the head by pushing or pulling it. 5 Set the Tilt 6 Release the tilt lock. Using the tilt/pan bar, set the tilt so that the head is level and ready for mounting your camera. Retighten the tilt lock. Set the Pan Angle Release the pan lock.
Quick-Release Plate for VT-100/200/300/350 Tripod Magnus offers a spare or replacement quick-release plate for the VT-100/200/300/350 tripod head. Having a quick-release plate attached to the camera’s base at all times allows you to attach or remove the camera from the tripod without having to waste time fumbling with the threaded mount. Your VT-100/200/300/350 Tripod includes one quick-release plate, but you may want to have spares for other cameras.
