Oben Lander Series User manual

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LanderSeries
TravelVideoTripodKit
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Thank Youfor choosing Oben.
This versatile and durable Oben tripod and video
head is a compact and lightweight kit that sets up
quickly, folds up neatly into its own carry bag, and
oers a variety of options ideal for shooting video
with a point and shoot camera, camcorder, or small
DSLR.
The Oben AT/CT-3565 5-section tripod features
twist locks for fast and eortless height adjustment.
Each leg can be positioned independently at three
locking angles to ensure stable support when
shooting on uneven terrain. Integrated spiked feet
beneath the nonslip rubber feet provide stability
on soft ground, grass, or sand. For additional
adaptability, one leg of the tripod can be removed
and used as a completely functional monopod.
Oben’s TVH-108 Travel Video Head provides smooth
panning and tilt for cameras and lenses weighing
up to 8.8 pounds. The head features independent
adjustment for full 360° panning and +90° to -90°
tilt. The fluid-type drag system ensures smooth
and even camera movement. A snap-in quick-
release plate is included for speedy mounting and
dismounting of the camera.
Please read through this entire manual before using
the AT/CT-3565 tripod and TVH-108 video head.
Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only. Actual
products may vary.
INTRODUCTION
Key Features 4
Video Head Operation 8-11
MountingtheVideoHead 8
MountingtheQuick-ReleasePlatetothe Camera 9
MountingtheCameratothe VideoHead 10
Levelingthe Camera 10
TiltControl 11
PanControl 11
Tripod Operation 11-16
LegLengthAdjustment 11
LegAngle Adjustment 12
Center-ColumnAdjustment 12
Low-AngleSetup 13-14
Reversingthe CenterColumn 14-15
Counterweight 15
SpikedFeet 15
IntegratedMonopod 15-16
FoldingLegs 16
Specifications 17-18
Warnings 19
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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KEY FEATURES KEY FEATURES
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Baseplatewith3/8-16mountingscrew
Levelingbase lock
Adjustablecentercolumn
Center-columnlockingcollar
Strapmount
Legangle adjustmentlock
Integratedmonopod
Retractableand removableweighthook
180°foldinglegs
Legadjustment twistlocks
IntegratedspikedFeet
Low-anglecenter column
AlsoIncluded: Carrybag
Carrybag strap
Hexkeys(×2)
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KEY FEATURES KEY FEATURES
Tiltknob
Panknob
Bubblelevel
Adjustablearm
Armadjustknob
Quick-releaseplate
1/4-20mounting screw
Guidepin
Quick-releaseplatesafetyscrew
Quick-releaseknob
Safetylock
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OPERATION OPERATIONOPERATION OPERATION
MOUNTING THE QUICK-RELEASE
PLATE TO THE CAMERA
The quick-release plate has
a 1/4-20 screw that fits most
cameras.
1. Loosen the quick release
knob by turning it
counterclockwise.
2. Press and hold the safety
lock and slide the quick-
release plate o the head.
Note: The quick-release plate will
slide o in only one direction.
3.Align the mounting screw
with the threaded socket on
the base of the camera.
4. Use a slotted screwdriver or a
coin to tighten the screw into
the camera’s socket.
Note: If a 3/8-inch mounting
screw is needed, attach a 1/4 to
3/8 adapter bushing to the 3/8-16
socket.
Warning: Some manufacturers’
plates do not meet our
specifications and may not lock
your equipment securely in the
Oben quick-release clamp. If your
camera and lens plates are not
made by Oben, make sure to test
them to ensure compatibility.
VideoHead Operation
The AT/CT-3565 tripod and TVH-
108 video head come assembled.
During normal operation, the
head will occasionally have to
be removed in order to adjust the
tripod.
MOUNTING THE VIDEO HEAD
When returning the video head to
the tripod, follow these steps:
1. Tighten all the knobs on the
head.
2. Align the video head socket
with the tripod mounting screw.
3. Rotate the head clockwise onto
the tripod, and tighten it by
hand. To prevent damage to the
head and mounting screw, do
not overtighten.

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OPERATION OPERATION
MOUNTING THE CAMERA TO THE
VIDEO HEAD
After mounting the quick-release
plate to your camera, make sure
that all the knobs on the head are
tightened, except for the quick-
release knob.
1. Turn the quick-release knob
counterclockwise until it stops.
2. Mount the camera to the head,
by sliding the quick-release
plate into the clamp.
3. Turn the quick-release knob
clockwise to lock the plate.
Warning: Always use one hand to
secure the camera while adjusting
the video head, and make sure that
the lock is engaged before letting go
of the camera.
LEVELING THE CAMERA
The head has an integrated
bubble level to ensure that
your camera is aligned with the
horizon.
1. When using the Oben AT-3565
or CT-3565 tripod, loosen the
leveling base’s lock by turning
it counterclockwise.
2. Adjust the leveling base until
the bubble level is centered,
and tighten the leveling base
lock until secure.
TILT CONTROL
1. Loosen the arm adjust knob to
set the arm at the desired angle.
Tighten the arm adjust knob
until secure.
2. Loosen the tilt lock by turning
it counterclockwise to tilt your
camera
When the tilt knob is loosened,
a spring-loaded counterbalance
will allow smoother tilting.
PAN CONTROL
Loosen the pan knob to pan or
change position of the camera.
The built-in fluid-type drag
ensures smooth and even camera
movement.
Tighten the pan knob by turning
it clockwise to set the position of
the camera.
VideoHead Operation(continued)
LEG LENGTH ADJUSTMENT
To independently adjust the
height of each leg, do the
following:
1. Loosen the twist locks just
enough so the legs can be
adjusted.
Note: Don’t over-loosen the twist
locks.
2. Adjust the leg to the desired
height, and tighten the twist
locks until secure.
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OPERATION OPERATION
LegAngle Adjustment LOW-ANGLE SETUP
The following instructions
describe two ways to adjust the
tripod for low-angle shots.
Using the Center Column
1. Raise the center column to its
maximum height. Then set the
angle of the tripod legs to their
lowest position.
2. Loosen the locking collar and
adjust the center column to its
lowest height possible.
3. Mount the camera on the video
head.
Using the Low-Angle Center
Column
Note: the low-angle center column
does not have a leveling base.
1. Remove the video head from
the tripod.
2. Unscrew the weight hook
from the bottom of the center
column.
3. Loosen the locking collar, and
slide the center column o of
the tripod.
4. Insert the low-angle center
column into the hole, and
tighten the locking collar. For
extra stability and security,
screw the weight hook into the
bottom of the center column.
TripodOperation(continued)
LEG ANGLE ADJUSTMENT
For stable support when shooting
on uneven terrain, each leg can be
adjusted to a preset angle.
1. Press and hold the leg angle
adjustment lock.
2. Set the angle of the leg to one of
the three preset positions.
3. Release the lock to secure the
leg at the desired angle.
CENTER-COLUMN ADJUSTMENT
The center column can be used to
adjust the height of the camera.
Fully extending the center
column after the legs have been
completely extended will place
the camera at the highest position
possible with this tripod.
1. Turn the center column’s
twist lock counterclockwise to
unlock the center column.
2. Adjust the center column to the
desired height.
3. Lock the column in place by
turning the locking collar
clockwise.
Note: To avoid damaging the tripod,
make sure the column is secure, but
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TripodOperation(continued)
5. Set the legs to their lowest
position.
6. Screw the video head into the
base plate. If a dierent sized
mounting screw is needed, use
the low-angle center column’s
reversible 1/4-20 and 3/8-16
screw.
REVERSING THE CENTER COLUMN
Reversing the center column
allows for mounting the camera
upside down in order to get close
to the ground or surface.
1. Unscrew the weight hook
from the bottom of the center
column.
2. Loosen the locking collar, and
remove the center column from
the tripod.
3. Slide the center column into the
tripod from underneath, so the
column is facing down toward
the ground.
4. Tighten the locking collar, and
return the weight hook to the
center column by screwing it
in.
5. Depending on the size of the
camera, adjust the leg angle
and height appropriately.
6. Mount the camera to the quick-
release plate, and attach the
quick-release plate to the video
head.
COUNTERWEIGHT
When shooting in windy
conditions, or when using a
telephoto lens, the stability of
your camera is critical.
Use the spring-loaded hook at
the bottom of the center column
to hang a counterweight, such
as a sandbag (not included) or
your loaded equipment bag for
increased stability.
SPIKED FEET
The nonslip rubber feet are for
use indoors or on flat surfaces.
The integrated spikes are for soft
ground, grass, sand, and uneven
terrain.
1.Turn the retractable rubber feet
counterclockwise to expose the
spikes.
2.When finished using the spikes,
turn the rubber feet clockwise
until they completely cover the
spikes.
INTEGRATED MONOPOD
The leg with the rubber grip
at the top of the shaft can be
removed and used as a monopod.
To assemble the monopod, follow
these steps:
1. Unscrew the weight hook from
the center column.
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TripodOperation(continued)
OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS
2. Loosen the locking collar, and
slide the center column out of
the tripod.
3. Unscrew the monopod leg from
the tripod
4. Screw the end of the center
column that housed the weight
hook onto the end of the
monopod leg.
FOLDING LEGS
For the most compact storage and
transport of your tripod, the legs
can be folded up 180°.
1. Raise the center column to the
maximum height.
2. Loosen the video head’s tilt lock,
position the quick-release plate
so it’s parallel with the center
column, and retighten the tilt
lock.
3. Position the adjustable arm
parallel to the center column.
4. Turn the head so the quick-
release plate faces one of the
legs
5. Fold the legs up above the
center column.
6. The folded tripod and video
head will fit neatly into the
carry bag
HeadType Videohead
CameraMountingScrew 3/8-16
Quick-ReleasePlateType 501type
Numberof Bubble Levels 1
FrictionControl No
IndependentPan Lock Yes
VerticalTilt -90°to+90°
PanningRange 360°
Material Aluminum
MaximumLoad 8.8lb. (4 kg)
MaximumHeight with CenterColumn
Extended
62.7in. (1.6 m)
MaxHeight 54.3 in. (1.38m)
MinimumHeight 16.7 in. (42.4cm)
FoldedLength 16.4in. (41.7cm)
Weight AT-3565+TVH-108:4lb.(1.8 kg)
CT-3565+TVH-108:3.75lb.(1.7 kg)
VideoHead
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SPECIFICATIONS WARNINGS
!Warnings:
• Do not exceed the tripod’s maximum load
capacity.
• Ensure that all appropriate locks are
engaged when necessary.
• Tripod should be used only in temperatures
between -22°F and 140°F (-30°C and 60°C).
• Do not operate in salt water. Dry the 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 when
adjusting height and locking the twist lock
with the other hand.
VideoTripod
LegLockType Twist lock
LegPosition 3positions
IndependentLegSpread Yes
LegSections 5
FeetFeatures Rubber,spiked
MonopodMaximum Height 65.2 in.(1.67 m)
MonopodLegSections 5
MonopodFootFeatures Rubber,spiked
Center-ColumnFeatures Reversible
Center-ColumnSections 1
Center-ColumnExtensionType Rapid
Material AT-3565:Aluminum
CT-3565:Carbon fiber

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