Oben CT-2300 series User manual

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CT-2300/CT-2400Series
Tripod
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Thank Youfor choosingOben!
Congratulations on your purchase of this sturdy,
multi-featured Oben CT-2300/2400 Series tripod. It
will deliver lightweight, rock-solid camera support
for years to come.
Adjusting the tripod’s height is simple: just loosen
a twist-lock by turning it three-quarters of a turn
counterclockwise, and extend or close one section
of each telescopic leg separately. When the leg is
the desired length, turn the twist-lock clockwise to
tighten it. The center column locking knob releases
the center column in a split second to slide up or
down for further height adjustment. The center
column is grooved to prevent it from rotating
accidentally.
Each leg can be positioned independently at 3
locking angles (24˚, 55˚, or 80˚), and a built-in
bubble level helps keep the tripod aligned with the
horizon — both essential when working on uneven
terrain.
Please read this entire manual before using the CT-
2300/2400 Series tripod.
Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only. Actual
product may vary.
IntroductIon

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KeyFeatures 5
LegLengthAdjustment 6
LegAngleAdjustment 6
CenterColumnAdjustment 7
Low-AngleSetup 7
Counterweight 9
MountingtheHead 9
RetractableSpiked Feet 10
Warnings 11
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Centercolumnlockingknob
Shortsplit-column
Grooved reversiblecentercolumn
Headlockingscrews
Legangleadjustmentlock
Twist-styleleglocklevers
Bubblelevel
All-terrainfeet
Dual3/8”-1/4”-20headmountingscrew
Strapmount
Retractableandremovableweighthook

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2.LegAngleAdjustment
For stable support when shooting
on uneven terrain, each leg of your
tripod can be individually set at a
preset angle of 24˚, 55˚ or 80˚.
To change a leg’s angle, pull the
adjustment lock outward and set
the angle of the leg. Push the lock
in to lock the leg at that angle.
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1.LegLengthAdjustment
A twist-lock design allows you
to quickly change the height of
each telescopic tripod leg. To
adjust the height of a leg, turn
the twist-lock three-quarters of a
turn counterclockwise to loosen
it, position the leg at the desired
height, and turn the twist-lock
clockwise until the leg is securely
locked in place.

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oPErAtIonoPErAtIon
There are two ways to adjust
the tripod for low-angle shots.
rEVErSE thE cEntEr coLumn
1. Remove the built-in weight
hook from the bottom of
the column by turning
it counterclockwise and
pulling it out of the column.
3.CenterColumnAdjustment
4.Low-AngleSetup
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.
AdjuSt thE cEntEr coLumn
Turn the center column locking
knob counterclockwise, adjust
the center column to the
desired height, and lock it in
place by turning the center
column locking knob clockwise.
Ensure that the knob is secure,
but do not over-tighten it to
avoid damaging the tripod.
Note: Extending the center
column may leave the tripod less
stable.

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4.Low-AngleSetup
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 and
insert it up the bottom of the
tripod top plate.
4.Slide the column into the
desired position. Turn the
center column locking knob
clockwise to lock at the desired
height. Replace the weight hook
by screwing it into the center
column.
SPLIt thE cEntEr coLumn
1. Remove the 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. 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.

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5.Counterweight
When shooting under windy
conditions or when using a
telephoto lens, the stability
of your camera is critical. The
built-in spring-loaded hook at
the bottom of the center column
allows you to hang a counter-
weight for increased stabilization,
such as a (not included) sandbag
or loaded equipment bag.
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, remove the plate
from the tripod by turning it
counter-clockwise.
Remove the screw, and insert the
opposite end back into the plate.
Mount the plate back onto the
tripod by turning it clockwise.
To mount a head, align the
bottom of the tripod mount with
the tripod’s mounting screw,
then twist clockwise until fully
secured. Do not over-tighten, as
this may cause damage.
6.Mountingthe Head
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.

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7. RetractableSpiked Feet*
6.Mountingthe Head
A spike is built into each of the
tripod’s rubber feet. The rubber
non-skid feet are for use indoors or
on flat surfaces, while the spikes
are for soft ground, grass, sand,
and on uneven terrain. To extend
the spike, rotate the rubber pad at
the bottom of the foot clockwise
until the spike is fully exposed.
Turn the foot counterclockwise
to fully retract the spike into the
rubber foot. For CT-2441, see note
below.
*Models CT-2431, CT-2331 and
CT-2441 feature a removable rubber
cap with a spike beneath it on each
tripod leg. To exchange a rubber
foot for a spiked foot, simply pull the
rubber cap o the leg, exposing the
spike underneath. When a rubber
foot is desired, replace the rubber
cap over the spike.
* Model CT-2391 features
interchangeable rubber feet and
spiked feet. To exchange a rubber
foot for a spiked foot, simply unscrew
a rubber foot from its leg and replace
it with a threaded spiked foot.
The top plate on Oben tripods is
equipped with three set screws
which clamp against the base of
the tripod head to ensure eective
and secure locking of the head to
the tripod.
callouts
leg angle adj
center clm adj attaching head
low angle adj
180°
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!Warnings:
• Do not exceed the tripod’s maximum load
capacity (see tag on tripod).
• Ensure that all appropriate locks are
engaged when necessary.
• Tripod should only be used in temperatures
between -22° and 140° Fahrenheit.
• Do not operate in salt water. Dry tripod o if
it becomes wet.
• Remove the camera from the tripod during
transport.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• To avoid injury, always support the top of
the center column with one hand while
adjusting height and locking the knob with
the other hand.
oPtIonAL AccESSorIES
• TS-110 Deluxe Padded Neoprene Tripod Strap
with zippered pocket
• TS-100 Padded Neoprene Tripod Strap
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