Oben AC-1300 series User manual

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AC-1300/1400 Series
Tripod
You’reonsteadyground™

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Thank You for choosingOben!
The Oben AC-1300/1400 Series are versatile and
durable tripods that are designed for quick and
precise camera placement as well as security for your
camera.
AC-1300/1400 Series tripods feature flip locks for
fast and easy height adjustment for each telescopic
leg. For stable support when shooting on uneven
terrain, each leg can be positioned independently at
three locking angles (24˚, 55˚, or 80˚), and a built-in
bubble level helps keep the tripod aligned with the
horizon. The center column locking knob releases
the center column with a simple twist allowing for
eortless height adjustment. The center column is
grooved to prevent it from rotating accidentally and
has a spring-loaded weight hook for added stability
in windy conditions. The center column is also
reversible to facilitate low-angle shooting.
The tripod is equipped with a dual-sized mounting
screw for compatibility with a wide range of heads,
cameras, and accessories. Additional security for
cameras is provided by the three set screws on the
mounting plate. Other noteworthy features include
closed-cell foam leg warmers on two of the legs,
which provide ease of operation in extreme weather,
and a strap mount for attaching a carry strap.
Please read this entire manual before using the AC-
1300/1400 Series tripod.
Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only. Actual
product may vary.
INTRODUCTION

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KeyFeatures 4
LegLengthAdjustment 6
LegAngleAdjustment 6
CenterColumnAdjustment 7
Low-AngleSetup 7
Counterweight 9
Mountinga Head 10
Warnings 11
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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KEY FEATURES
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KEY FEATURES
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Dual3/8″-1/4″-20head mountingscrew
Shortsplit-column
Centercolumnlocking knob
Bubblelevel
Strapmount
Legangleadjustment lock
Closed-cellfoamgrip
Grooved reversiblecentercolumn
Retractableandremovable weighthook
Flip-styleleglock levers
Rubberfeet

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OPERATION
2.LegAngle Adjustment
For stable support when shooting
on uneven terrain, each leg can
be set at a preset angle of 24°, 55°,
or 80°. To set the leg angle do the
following:
• Pull the adjustment lock
outward.
• Set the angle of the leg.
• Push the lock in to lock the leg at
that angle.
OPERATION
1.LegLengthAdjustment
To adjust the height of each leg
independently, do the following:
1. Open the flip-lock lever
2. Adjust the leg to the desired
height.
3. Close the flip-lock to lock the
leg in place.

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OPERATIONOPERATION
There are two ways to adjust
the tripod for low-angle shots.
REVERSE THE CENTER COLUMN
Reversing the center column
allows for mounting the camera
upside down in order to get
close to the ground or surface.
To reverse the center column do
the following:
3.CenterColumn Adjustment
4.Low-Angle Setup
The sliding center column can
be used to adjust the height of
the camera. Fully extending
the center column after the legs
have been fully extended will
place the camera at the highest
position possible with this
tripod.
1. Turn the center locking knob
counterclockwise.
2. Adjust the center column to
the desired height.
3. Lock the column in place
by turning the locking knob
clockwise.
Note: Make sure the column is
secure but do not overtighten to
avoid damaging the tripod.

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OPERATION
4.Low-Angle Setup(continued)
1. With the column lowered,
remove the built-in weight hook
from the bottom of the column
by turning it counterclockwise
and pulling it out of the column.
2. Turn the center column locking
knob counterclockwise to
unlock the center column.
Remove the center column from
the tripod.
3. Reverse the center column, line
up its groove with the interior
nodule, and insert it up through
the bottom of the tripod top
plate.
4. Slide the center column into
the desired position. Turn the
center column locking knob
clockwise to lock it at the
desired height.
SPLIT THE CENTER COLUMN
Splitting the center column
shortens the column length and
allows for setting the tripod
legs at their widest angle. This
facilitates low-angle shots from
the top of the tripod. To split the
center column, follow these steps:
1. Remove the weight hook from
the bottom of the column by
turning it counterclockwise and
pulling it out of the column.

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OPERATION
When shooting in windy
condition or when using a
telephoto lens, the stability of
your camera is critical. A built-in
spring-loaded hook at the bottom
of the center column allows you to
hang a counterweight, such as a
sandbag (not included) or loaded
equipment bag (not included), to
provide increased stability.
5.Counterweight
2. Turn the center column locking
knob counterclockwise to
unlock the center column.
Remove the center column from
the tripod.
3. Using the smallest included
Allen wrench, loosen the Allen
screw located near the top of the
center column. When the Allen
screw is loosened, unscrew the
top part of the center column
and remove it from the column.
4. Put the main column aside.
Tighten the Allen screw with
the Allen wrench so that the
screw is flush with the surface
of the center column. Insert the
short column into the tripod.
Tighten the center column
locking knob securely.
Note: Extending the center column
may leave the tripod less stable.

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OPERATION
6.Mounting ahead
The tripod includes a mounting
screw with a 1/4″screw on one
end and a 3/8″screw on the other,
allowing you to mount either size
tripod head. To switch between
the two sizes do the following:
1. Loosen the set screw that is next
to the mounting screw with the
included Allen wrench.
2. Remove the plate from
the tripod by turning it
counterclockwise.
3. Remove the screw, and insert
the opposite end back into the
plate.
4. Replace the plate back onto the
tripod by turning it clockwise.
5. Tighten the set screw with the
Allen key.
To mount a head onto the tripod do
the following:
1. Align the bottom of the head’s
tripod mount with the tripod’s
mounting screw.
2. Turn the head clockwise and
screw it onto the mounting
screw until fully secured. Do not
overtighten, since doing so may
cause damage.
3. Tighten the three set screws
which clamp against the base
of the tripod head with the
appropriate Allen key to ensure
eective and secure locking of
the head to the tripod.