Ravelli APCF1 User manual

APCF1 Model Tripod
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Product Overview
The Ravelli APCF1 is a Professional Quality Carbon Fiber Tripod
providing a solid base for high-end photographic equipment.
This model is a mix of carbon fiber and magnesium alloy
making this tripod very light weight and incredibly durable. The
removable ball head provides smooth adjustments to any angle
and is equipped with a bubble level. The center column is
gearless and the legs can be inverted for low angle macro shots
or compact storage.
Features
Head
oQuick Release Plate With Safety Locking Button
oProfessional Detachable Metal Ball Head
oSmooth Pan & Tilt Dampened Motion
oIntegrated Bubble Level
Legs
o2 Step Locking Positions, Including Inverted
oQuick Twist Leg Lock Height Adjustments
oPadded Foam Grips On Two Of The Legs To
Safely Grab and Transport Your Tripod
oNon-Slip Rubber Feet For a Stable Tripod
Other
oCompact and Light, Yet Still Supports Cameras
Up To 17 LBS
oHeight Adjustable Center Column
oAccessory hook
oLayered Carbon Fiber Legs

Identifying the parts

Using the Tripod
Initial Set Up
To begin using the tripod, open the carrying bag using
the zipper and pull the tripod out of protective plastic bag. Your
tripod is stored in the inverted position. Invert each leg and
adjust the center column.
Height Adjustment
Adjusting the
height of the tripod
can be done by simply
twisting the rubber
knobs located on the
legs, clockwise to lock
or counterclockwise to
unlock. Extend the
legs down to the
desired height, then
lock the rubber knobs.
(Note: When
adjusting the height,
try to extend the
thicker leg segment first, as they are thicker and provide
greater stability.) If after you have fully extended the legs, you
have still not reached the maximum operating height, you may
adjust the center column up.
Quick Tip: You can unlock all segments on each leg at once by
grabbing them at the same time and then twisting counter
clockwise to unlock. Extend the legs then lock each knob. To
quickly retract the legs when they are extended, unlock each
knob on one leg starting with the thicker portion of the leg,
retract the leg then tighten all knobs with one hand turning
clockwise.

The Quick Release Plate To remove the
quick release plate, turn
the quick release knob
counter clockwise until it
is fully rotated. Press
the silver safety release
button, and gently slide
camera plate out. To
attach the camera to the
quick release plate, hold
camera securely in one
hand, and locate the
1/4” screw hole on
bottom of your camera.
Secure the screw of the
quick release plate on
the camera by turning it clockwise.
To insert quick release plate back onto the ball head,
first make sure the quick release knob is fully turned
counterclockwise. Press in silver safety button and slide the
release plate into place. Turn the quick release plate knob
clockwise until plate is secured tightly.
Panning & Tilting
Tilting – To control the ball
head tilt, you can rotate
the ball head adjustment
knob clockwise for greater
resistance, or counter
clockwise for less
resistance. Turn ball head
adjustment knob until the
desired resistance is
achieved. (Note: For
portrait shots, there is a
slit on the cylinder of the
ball head, where you can
put the ball head for
portrait orientation.)

Panning- For smooth consistent panning, tighten or
loosen the ball head panning adjustment knob until the right
amount of resistance is obtained. Turning the knob clockwise
will tighten it and make panning slow and firmer. Turning the
knob counter-clockwise to loosen it will make panning fast and
easy. (Note: Finding the right amount of panning resistance will
give you smooth and optimal speed for great captures. We also
recommend the use of sand bags to provide greater stability
when panning.)
Inverted Shooting
There are two methods for inverted shooting. The first method
allows the use of the locking legs feature. The second method is
quicker and easier to setup but does not allow the legs to lock
into positions.
First method- The first method involves removing the center
column and inverting it upside down. First, loosen the center
column height adjustment lock knob. Next, unscrew the
accessory hook on the bottom of the center column to remove.
Remove the center column by sliding it up and out of the
center. Now, slide center column in upside down, making sure
to align the slit on the center column with the tab inside the

center column shaft hole. You may have to rotate the column
until you feel the tab align properly with the center column
indention. Adjust the shaft until the right height is achieved
then retighten the center column height adjustment knob to
secure. You may reattach the accessory hook on the top to
prevent loss. Reverse the process to use the tripod in the
normal operating position.
Second method- For the second method, start by
loosening the center column height adjustment knob and pull
up on the center column until it is fully extended then tighten
the knob to secure it in place. Next, invert the legs by pressing
in the grey button leg locks then rotate the legs all the way
around to the opposite angle. Do this for all three legs then
turn your tripod upside down.

How to remove the head of the Tripod
To remove the ball head from the legs, first ensure the
pan adjustment knob is fully tightened. Next, grasp the ball
head with one hand
and the tripod legs
with the other and
rotate the ball head
counter clockwise to
unscrew it from the
legs. To reinstall,
simply attach the
ball head by
mounting it on the
3/8" screw then
rotate it clockwise
until it is fully seated
on the center
column.
Storage
Invert the legs using one of the methods above. Store
the tripod in the carry case provided to protect it.
Applying weight to increase tripod stability
The tripod is designed with a special spring loaded hook
located at the bottom of the center column. By attaching weight
on the hook, the stability of the tripod can be increased. The
weight can be in the form of a sandbag, accessory bag, camera
bag, etc.
Care & Maintenance
Clean the tripod with a damp cloth. (Note leg maintenance: In
the event sand or dirt gets stuck in your tripod, the leg may
become hard to extend and retract. This can be rectified by
disassembling the legs. Twist the top rubber knob of the leg
that is stuck counterclockwise, until it detaches from the

threads. Be careful as the two black tabs may fall out. When
done removing any sand, line tabs with the indentions inside
the holes at the end of the leg, and insert the leg back into the
stand.)
Each leg is designed with an Allen bolt. If the legs become loose
after long term use, you may adjust the tension on the leg
attachment screws/pivot points.
Caution:There is a tipping risk for the fully extended tripods.
This can be due to moving the tripods while fully extended,
things such as uneven surfaces or wind. To reduce the risk of
tipping over, we recommend placing one tripod leg facing the
same direction as the camera or the heavy part of mounted
equipment to balance the weight. We also recommend
purchasing sand bags or weights to set on the tripod legs to
hold the tripod in place. Ravelli™ guarantees the tripod only
and is not liable for damage caused to backdrops, cameras,
lighting, or any other items.
Caution: Always ensure all leg lock knobs, center column
knob and ball head knobs are securely tightened before
placing it on a firm surface.
* The included bubble level is a guide. The exact level position
of the tripod depends on the extension of the legs, the angle of
the legs, whether or not the surface the tripod is sitting on is
level or not etc. Also, the bubble level is mid-level on the
tripod head and slightly off of dead center. Thus, it may read
perfectly level with the tripod head pointing in one directly and
then read something other than perfectly level during a pan.
Also, it is possible for the tripod to be level at the base of the
head where the level is but off slightly above or below the level.
If it is crucial to the user to have perfect true level, we
recommend using a professional separate level at least 6 inches
in length or more.

Specifications
Model:
APCF1 Model Tripod
Max Load:
Supports Up To 17 LBS
Panning
Angle:
360°
Tilt Angle:
180°, 90° Upward or 90° Downward
Dimensions:
Storage Height: 19”
Collapsed Height: 18.5”
Maximum Height: 65.75”
Minimum Height: 19” (inverted height is 0)
Weight:
Tripod: 3.5 LBS
Shipping Weight: 6 LBS
Quick Release
Plate Screw:
1/4”
Quick Release
Plate
Dimensions:
1 3/8 x 1 5/8”
Height Leg
Locks:
3 Height Adjustment Leg Locks
Feet
Materials:
Rubber feet
Unit
Materials:
Tripod: 100% High Grade Aluminum
Carrying Case: Nylon
Leg Sections
4
Leg Diameter
(per segment)
1st -.90”
2nd- .78
3rd – .66”
4th— .55”
Ball head
1.06”

***Optional ATD Tripod Dolly: To easily maneuver your tripod
or stands, we recommend our universal heavy duty Ravelli ATD
Tripod Dolly. The ATD dolly is an excellent choice for use with
your professional background stands, light stands, and also
video and camera tripods. These dollies offer smooth
movement with 3" rubber wheels and metal ball bearings. The
Ravelli ATD also includes a one-step lock on each wheel to
securely hold your tripod in place. The dolly is easily folded
and has a carrying handle built in and includes a protective
bag.
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