Kodak PHOTO GEAR User manual

PREMIUM TRIPOD + MONOPOD WITH 360° BALL HEAD
63"/ 160 cm
KODAK PHOTO GEAR
User Guide

INTRODUCTION
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
PACKAGE CONTENTS
ABOUT THE KODAK PHOTO GEAR 63" 160 CM PREMIUM TRIPOD
+ MONOPOD WITH 360° BALL HEAD
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
WARRANTY INFORMATION
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the KODAK Photo Gear 63" / 160 cm Premium
Tripod + Monopod with 360° Ball Head. This User Guide is intended to
provide you with guidelines to ensure that operation of this product is
safe and does not pose risk to the user. Any use that does not conform
to the guidelines described in this User Guide may void the limited
warranty.
Please read all directions before using the product and retain this guide
for reference. This product is intended for household use only. It is not
intended for commercial use.
This product is covered by a limited one-year warranty. Coverage is
subject to limits and exclusions. See warranty for details.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD – Small parts. This product contains
small parts and is not suitable for children under 3 years old.
2. Remove all packaging before using this device. Please keep all
packaging materials out of reach of children and pets.
3. Properly dispose of all packing materials immediately after unpacking
product, as the bags used for packaging could present a suocation
or choking hazard.
4. Read all instructions carefully before attempting to operate this
device. Improper usage could result in a reduction in eicacy.
5. Please take care when extending and folding this unit to avoid
damage through rough handling.
6. Ensure that all knobs, latches, and levers are in their fully locked
positions before using this unit with a camera.
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7. Do not attempt to move this unit while the camera is attached. First,
take the camera o, then move the unit before replacing the camera.
8. Do not attempt to oil or lubricate any of the parts of the tripod. Doing
so may cause damage and void the warranty.
9. Do not store this unit in environments with high temperatures.
10. Do not use during lightning storms.
11. Do not sit or ride on the tripod or allow others to do so, as this may
cause injuries as well as damage to the product.
12. Do not use harsh chemicals for cleaning this product; use only a mild
detergent and soft cloth, and dry well before storing.
13. Do not exceed the maximum load capacity of the unit.
14. Do not leave the unit out in the sun for long periods of time.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
• 63" / 160 cm Premium Tripod + Monopod with 360° Ball Head
• Quick-release plates (x2)
• 1/4" to 3/8" (0.6 cm to 0.95 cm) screw adapter
• Smartphone adapter
• Storage pouch for 360° ball head
• Short column
• Short column screw
• Bluetooth® remote control
• User guide
• Screw connector
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ABOUT THE KODAK PHOTO GEAR 63"/ 160 CM PREMIUM
TRIPOD + MONOPOD WITH 360° BALL HEAD
• Unique 2-in-1 design delivers a tripod with an integrated monopod
• Robust and versatile tripod for a variety of applications
• 360° ball head allows camera to pan and tilt freely to capture
stunning images
• 1/4" to 3/8" (0.6 cm to 0.95 cm) screw adapter and quick-release
plate included for ease of use
• Sturdy, lightweight construction keeps your camera secure
• Rubberized swivel feet keep the tripod safely in place
• Tripod has fully adjustable legs and removable center column
converts to a monopod
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW OF THE TRIPOD:
1. 1/4" (0.6 cm) mount screw
2. Switching platform
3. Center column locking knob
4. Angle adjusting button
5. Leg joint
6. Tripod leg
7. Foam grip
8. Center column
9. Hook knob
10. Leg locks
11. Rubber foot
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OVERVIEW OF THE BALL HEAD:
1. Quick-release plate
2. Quick-release locking knob
3. Ball locking knob
4. Panning locking knob
5. Bubble level
6. 1.4" (3.6 cm) ball joint
7. 360° panning scale
PRODUCT OVERVIEW (CONTINUED)
1. Adjustable Legs
a. Turn the leg locks on the tripod leg to unlock the
locking mechanism.
b. Pull the leg out to your desired height.
c. Rotate the leg locks in the opposite direction to lock the
mechanism once again.
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2. Angle of Legs
a. Press and hold the angle adjusting button on the leg.
b. Move the leg to the desired position.
c. Release the button to keep leg in place.
NOTE: Each leg has its own angle adjusting button so that each leg
can be adjusted independently.
3. Turf Spike
a. For use on grass or other unstable surfaces, turn the rubber tip
to the right until it stops.
b. The turf spike will now be visible.
c. To retract the turf spike, turn the rubber tip to the left until it
stops, and the turf spike is no longer visible.
d. Use caution when deploying the turf spike as it can damage
some surfaces.
Push & Hold
Release
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5. Monopod Function
a. Method 1
i. Turn the hook knob and pull it out of the bottom of the
center column.
ii. Turn the center column locking knob to unlock the
center column.
iii. Pull the entire ball head and center column out of tripod.
iv. Disconnect a tripod leg from the tripod.
v. Insert the screw connector into the tripod leg.
vi. Screw the bottom of the center column onto the tripod leg
to create a monopod.
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4. Upper Center Column
a. Turn the center column locking knob to unlock the
center column.
b. Raise the center column to your desired height.
c. Turn the knob back in the opposite direction to lock the
center column again.

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b. Method 2
i. Unscrew the ball head from the switching platform.
Then, unscrew the switching platform from the
center column.
ii. Disconnect a tripod leg from the tripod.
iii. Insert the switching platform into the tripod leg.
iv. Screw the ball head onto the switching platform and tripod
leg to create a monopod.
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6. Inverting Center Column
a. Turn the hook knob and pull it out of the bottom of the
center column.
b. Turn the center column locking knob to unlock the
center column. Then, pull the entire ball head and center column
out of tripod.
c. Turn the center column upside down and insert it into the
tripod from the underside.
d. Insert the hook knob in the center column and twist it to
lock the center column in place.

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7. Folding the Tripod
a. Make sure legs are retracted
and locked.
b. Press and hold the angle
adjustment button and move
the leg.
c. Fold the leg up to the center
column and release the button.
d. Do the same for the other
two legs to make the tripod
easier to carry.
Push & Hold

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8. Using the Short Column
a. Turn the hook knob and pull it out of the bottom of the
center column.
b. Turn the center column locking knob to unlock the center column.
c. Pull the entire ball head and center column out of tripod.
d. Unscrew the ball head from the switching platform. Then, unscrew
the switching platform from the center column.
e. Screw the switching platform and ball head onto the short column.
f. Insert the short column into the tripod. Then, insert the hook knob
in the short column and twist it to lock the short column in place.
NOTE: Short column works similar to the center column. The dierence
between the two is that the short column can be used to angle
the ball head closer to the ground by stretching out the tripod legs
more. The short column screw can be used to connect the short
column to one of the tripod legs to create a shorter monopod.

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9. Mounting a Camera
a. Turn the quick-release locking knob on the side of the head to
release the plate.
b. Align the screw adapter with the corresponding threading on
your camera.
c. Holding the camera in one hand, rotate the quick-release plate
to the right until it is securely attached to the camera.
d. Place the camera mount plate back into position.
e. Turn the quick-release locking knob back into the locked position.
f. To remove your camera:
i. Remove the quick-release plate.
ii. Unscrew the plate from the camera.

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10. Mounting a Smartphone
a. Align the screw adapter with the corresponding threading on
the smartphone adapter.
b. Hold the smartphone adapter and screw it on clockwise until it
is securely attached to the screw adapter.
c. You may now pull up on the smartphone adapter clamp and
insert your smartphone in landscape mode.
d. To remove the smartphone adapter, hold the smartphone adapter
and screw it counterclockwise until it is no longer attached.

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11. Using Your Remote Control
a. Connect the remote:
i. Turn the switch to On. The status indicator light will lash.
ii. Activate the Bluetooth® connection on your smartphone
or tablet.
iii. Select the device “KODAK” and pair to your smartphone
or tablet. The status indicator light will lash green, then
stop lashing. Now the remote is ready to use.
b. Taking pictures with iOS®:
i. Open the Camera app on your smartphone or tablet.
ii. Push the iOS® shutter button on the remote to capture
the image.
iii. If you are using your camera’s video mode, you can start
and stop recording by pressing the iOS® shutter button.
c. Taking pictures with Android™:
i. Open Google Play™ on your Android™smartphone
or tablet.
ii. Download the “Selishop Camera” app on your Android™.
iii. Push the Android™ shutter button on the remote to
capture the image.
iv. If you are using your camera’s video mode, you can
start and stop recording by pressing the Android™
shutter button.
1. Status indicator light
2. Shutter button for iOS®
3. Shutter button for Android™
4. On/O switch

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Material: Aluminum
Maximum height: 63"(160 cm)
Maximum height w/o head: 61" (155 cm)
Minimum height: 18.9" (48 cm)
Folded length: 18.9" (48 cm)
Weight capacity: 17.6 lbs. (8 kg)
Tripod weight: 2.8 lbs. (1.28 kg)
Tripod weight w/o head: 2.1 lbs. (0.95 kg)
WARRANTY INFORMATION
LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL CONSUMER
THIS KODAK PHOTO GEAR 63" 160 CM PREMIUM TRIPOD + MONOPOD WITH
360° BALL HEAD “PRODUCT”, INCLUDING ANY ACCESSORIES INCLUDED IN THE
ORIGINAL PACKAGING, AS SUPPLIED AND DISTRIBUTED NEW BY AN AUTHORIZED
RETAILER IS WARRANTED BY C&A MARKETING, INC. THE “COMPANY” TO THE
ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER ONLY, AGAINST CERTAIN DEFECTS IN
MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP “WARRANTY”
AS FOLLOWS:
TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE, THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER
MUST CONTACT THE COMPANY OR ITS AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDER FOR
PROBLEM DETERMINATION AND SERVICE PROCEDURES. PROOF OF PURCHASE
IN THE FORM OF A BILL OF SALE OR RECEIPTED INVOICE, EVIDENCING THAT
THE PRODUCT IS WITHIN THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIODS, MUST BE
PRESENTED TO THE COMPANY OR ITS AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDER IN
ORDER TO OBTAIN THE REQUESTED SERVICE.
SERVICE OPTIONS, PARTS AVAILABILITY, AND RESPONSE TIMES MAY VARY
AND MAY CHANGE AT ANY TIME. IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW,
THE COMPANY MAY REQUIRE THAT YOU FURNISH ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS

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ANDOR COMPLY WITH REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS BEFORE RECEIVING
WARRANTY SERVICE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR DETAILS
ON OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE:
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: 8445161539
Shipping expenses to the Company’s Return Facility are not covered by this
warranty, and must be paid by the consumer. The consumer likewise bears all risk
of loss or further damage to the Product until delivery to said facility.
EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS The Company warrants the Product against
defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of ONE
(1) YEAR from the date of retail purchase by the original end-user purchaser
(“Warranty Period”). If a hardware defect arises and a valid claim is received
within the Warranty Period, the Company, at its sole option and to the extent
permitted by law, will either (1) repair the Product defect at no charge, using new
or refurbished replacement parts, (2) exchange the Product with a Product that is
new or which has been manufactured from new or serviceable used parts and is at
least functionally equivalent to the original device, or (3) refund the purchase price
of the Product.
A replacement Product or part thereof shall enjoy the warranty of the original
Product for the remainder of the Warranty Period, or ninety (90) days from the
date of replacement or repair, whichever provides you longer protection. When a
Product or part is exchanged, any replacement item becomes your property, while
the replaced item becomes the Company’s property. Refunds can only be given if
the original Product is returned.
This Warranty does not apply to:
(a) Any non-KODAK Photo Gear 63"/ 160 cm Premium Tripod + Monopod with
360° Ball Head product, hardware or software, even if packaged or sold with
the Product;
(b) Damage caused by use with non-KODAK Photo Gear 63"/ 160 cm Premium
Tripod + Monopod with 360° Ball Head products;
(c) Damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, lood, ire, earthquake, or other
external causes;
(d) Damage caused by operating the Product outside the permitted or intended
uses described by the Company;

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(e) Damage caused by third party services;
(f) A Product or part that has been modiied to alter functionality or capability
without the written permission of the Company;
(g) Consumable parts, such as batteries, fuses, and bulbs;
(h) Cosmetic damage; or
(i) If any KODAK Photo Gear 63"/ 160 cm Premium Tripod + Monopod with
360°Ball Head serial number has been removed or defaced.
This Warranty is valid only in the country where the consumer purchased the
Product, and only applies to Products purchased and serviced in that country.
The Company does not warrant that the operation of the Product will be
uninterrupted or error-free. The Company is not responsible for damage arising
from your failure to follow instructions relating to its use.
NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY AND TO THE MAXIMUM
EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE COMPANY PROVIDES THE
PRODUCT “ASIS” AND “ASAVAILABLE” FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE AND THE
COMPANY AND ITS LICENSORS AND SUPPLIERS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM
ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, WHETHER EXPRESSED, IMPLIED, OR
STATUTORY, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, QUIET ENJOYMENT, ACCURACY, AND NON-
INFRINGEMENT OF THIRDPARTY RIGHTS. THE COMPANY DOES NOT GUARANTEE
ANY SPECIFIC RESULTS FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, OR THAT THE
COMPANY WILL CONTINUE TO OFFER OR MAKE AVAILABLE THE PRODUCT FOR
ANY PARTICULAR LENGTH OF TIME. THE COMPANY FURTHER DISCLAIMS ALL
WARRANTIES AFTER THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIOD STATED ABOVE.
YOU USE THE PRODUCT AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION AND RISK. YOU WILL BE
SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR (AND THE COMPANY DISCLAIMS) ANY AND ALL LOSS,
LIABILITY, OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE PRODUCT.
NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, OBTAINED BY
YOU FROM THE COMPANY OR THROUGH ITS AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS
SHALL CREATE ANY WARRANTY.
IN NO EVENT WILL THE COMPANY’S TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY ARISING
FROM OR RELATED TO THE PRODUCT, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT OR
OTHERWISE EXCEED THE FEES ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU TO THE COMPANY OR
ANY OF ITS AUTHORIZED RESELLERS FOR THE PRODUCT AT ISSUE IN THE
LAST YEAR FROM YOUR PURCHASE. THIS LIMITATION IS CUMULATIVE