Carson Rock Tripod User manual

CARSON®
The Rock Tripod
with 3-Way Fluid Panhead
Congratulations on selecting your new Tripod! In order to achieve optimum
performance, please follow instructions for proper use and care.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION:
Head Type: 3-Way Fluid Panhead
Leg Sections: 4
Maximum Height: 59.6”
Maximum Tube Diameter: 26mm
Maximum Load: 7.7 lbs.
Features: Bubble Level, Quick Release Shoe, Non-Slip Pivoting Rubber
Feet, Carrying Case, Geared Elevator, Accessory Hook
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IMPORTANT:
• Do not exceed maximum load capacity
of the tripod.
• Do not mount optic to tripod until all
legs are securely locked, level and
stabilized.
• Make sure all panhead locks are
tightened securely before mounting
any optic.
• Do not overtighten locks as this may
damage the locking mechanisms.
• Make sure optic is securely fastened to
quick release plate before mounting to
tripod.
• Do not carry the tripod by the panhead.
• Remove optic before adjusting or
transporting your tripod.
• Always store tripod in carrying case
when not in use.
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If you experience any difficulties, please contact us and we will be happy to help you.
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SETTING UP TRIPOD:
1. Flip open leg locks and extend legs to desired 2.Loosen locking collar on center column to fully extend leg
height. Close leg locks to lock in place (Fig. 1). brace.Tighten collar to lock in place.To make sure tripod
is level, the bubble level should appear centered inside
red circle.Adjust leg height as needed to level tripod
(Fig.2).
Center Column
Locking Collar
Leg Brace
Bubble Level
ATTACHING CAMERA OR SPOTTING SCOPE:
Fig. 2
1. Pull back plate locking lever
to remove quick release plate
(Fig. 3).
Fig. 3
2. Insert mounting screw into thread on
optic and turn wingnut (located on
underside of quick release plate)
clockwise until tight.This will secure
optic to plate (Fig. 4).
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3. Reattach quick release plate to
tripod head. Press down plate and
lever will shift into place and lock
(Fig. 5).
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ATTACHING BINOCULARS:
PLEASE NOTE: To attach your full sized
binoculars to a tripod, you will need a
tripod binocular adapter (not included).
1. Pull back plate locking lever to remove
quick release plate (Fig.6).
2. Insert mounting screw into thread on
adapter and turn wingnut (located on
underside of quick release plate)
clockwise until tight.This will secure
adapter to plate (Fig. 7).
3. Reattach quick release plate to
tripod head. Press down plate and
lever will shift into place and lock
(Fig. 8).
4. Attach binocular to adapter.
Fig. 6
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Fig. 7 Fig. 8
Fig. 1

USING TRIPOD:
1.To adjust center column height, turn 2.To adjust front/rear tilt, loosen 3.To switch between landscape and
front/rear tilt locking knob by turning portrait mode, loosen horizontal tilt
counter clockwise. Raise or lower locking knob by turning counter
tilt/pan handle to desired angle. clockwise.Tilt optic to desired angle.
locking knob counter clockwise to
unlock. Use geared elevator to
raise/lower the head.Turn locking
knob clockwise to lock in place
(Fig. 9). Tighten knob to lock in place (Fig.10). Tighten knob to lock in place (Fig. 11).
Center Column
Locking Knob
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
4.To adjust pan/tilt handle angle, loosen
locking knob by turning counter
clockwise until interlocking teeth
disengage.Position handle as desired
and tighten knob to lock (Fig.12).
ility,
enter
13).
5. For additional stab
hang weight from c
column hook (Fig.
Fig. 13
Geared
Elevator
Front/Rear Tilt
Locking Knob
REMOVING OPTIC & STORING TRIPOD:
1.While holding optic securely, pull out plate locking
lever and lift optic upward to remove from tripod.
Unscrew quick release plate from optic and replace
plate on tripod (Fig. 14).
2.To store tripod, loosen tripod center column collar. Fold
legs inward and unlock leg locks to retract legs.Tilt
head back so handle is parallel to legs.Secure all locks
and place in carrying bag (Fig. 15).
Fig. 15
Fig. 14
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