VT-400 Owner’s Manual Video Tripod
Congratulations on your purchase of the VT-400 Video Tripod by Magnus.
breaking down your tripod. responsibility • 5.95 lb. (2.7 kg) weight Video Tripod Components Quick-Release Mounting Plate Tilt Locking Knob Pan Locking Knob Mounting Plate Capture Release Tilt/Pan Bar Universal ¼-20 Mounting Screw Locking Mid-Level Spreader Float Level Center Column Hand Crank All images are for illustrative purposes only. Your tripod may look slightly different.
vel Spreader reader by rotating the ockwise. Setting Up Your Tripod To set up your tripod, begin by removing the tripod from the box. Assess your shooting area to determine a stable area to set up your camera. 1 Extend the Legs Always extend the legs from the top flip-locks first. Pull each flip-lock and extend the leg to its desired height. Match the length of the legs and relock the flip-locks.
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Quick-Release Plate for VT-400 Tripod Magnus offers a spare or replacement quick-release plate for the VT-400 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-400 Tripod includes one quickrelease plate, but you may want to have spares for other cameras.
