Sachtler SOOM Operation instructions

SOOM
Manual
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Original Manual / Originalbetriebsanleitung
Version: 1.9/02/12
Issue date / Ausgabedatum: 02/12
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Table of contents
1 Safety Instructions / General Information..........................1
2 Intended Use.....................................................................1
3 SOOM TriPod and SOOM TriSpread................................2
3.1 Operating Elements ...................................................2
3.2 Mounting and dismantling of the tripod´s
rubber feet .................................................................3
3.3 Mounting and dismantling of the
TriSpread ...................................................................3
3.4 Height adjustment of the TriPod................................4
3.5 Mounting and dismantling of the
SOOM clamping bowl................................................5
3.6 Mounting and removal of the fluid head....................6
3.7 Use of the SOOM TriSpread as
a baby-tripod .............................................................6
3.8 SOOM TriPod carrying handle...................................8
4 SOOM Tube ......................................................................9
4.1 Operating Elements ...................................................9
4.2 Use as a Tube..........................................................10
4.3 Use as a Monopod ..................................................13
5 Technical Data ................................................................14
6 Accessories.....................................................................15
7 Inspection and Cleaning .................................................15
8 Warranty..........................................................................15

Inhaltsverzeichnis
1 Sicherheitshinweise / Grundlegende Hinweise...............16
2 Bestimmungsgemäße Verwendung ................................17
3 SOOM TriPod und SOOM TriSpread..............................18
3.1 Bedienelemente ..............................................................18
3.2 Montage und Demontage der Gummifüße..............19
3.3 Montage und Demontage des
TriSpread .................................................................19
3.4 Höhenverstellung des TriPods.................................20
3.5 Montage und Demontage der
SOOM Klemmschale ...............................................21
3.6 Montage und Demontage eines Fluidkopfes...........22
3.7 Verwendung des SOOM TriSpreads
als Baby-Stativ.........................................................22
3.8 SOOM TriPod Tragegriff ..........................................24
4 SOOM Tube ....................................................................25
4.1 Bedienelemente .......................................................25
4.2 Verwendung als Tube ..............................................26
4.3 Verwendung als Monopod.......................................29
5 Technische Daten ...........................................................30
6 Zubehör...........................................................................31
7 Inspektion und Pflege .....................................................31
8 Gewährleistung ...............................................................31
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1 Safety Instructions / General Information
Before using the SOOM system read the manual first.
Before mounting a fluid head or a camera check that
the tripod system has a solid footing and that the tripod
leg-extensions resp. the mid-level spreader arm
extensions are clamped securely.
Position the tripod legs so that the center of gravity of
the payload is centered to the tripod’s footprint.
The system should always be used with a spreader.
Before releasing the clamping bowl from the fluid head
(with a mounted camera), make sure
the tripod is secured against falling over.
WARNING: Extra care should be taken when operating the
SOOM XL System towards its maximum height range due to
reduced stability of the system. Also double check the firmly
mount of camera, fluid head and other equipment, when ope-
rating over-head.In addition, the rules and regulations govering
the prevention of accidents must also be observed for the ope-
rating site being used.
2 Intended Use
The SOOM products were developed to accept fluid heads,
which in turn enable pan- and tilt movements of cameras. The
maximum payload is specified in chapter 5.
The SOOM products allow - as single product or as a
system - almost continuous adjustment of the camera´s lens
height from approx. 45 cm (18 “) to 2.5 m (99”); just by simple
arrangements of the system´s components. Also readjust-
ments to next camera shots are provided by guide connector
technology.

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3 SOOM TriPod and SOOM TriSpread
3.1 Operating Elements
Ring bowl
Safety lever
TriSpread
Carrying handle
Bungee cord
Rubber pull-loop
picture 1
Rubber feet
Clamping lever for leg
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3.2 Mounting and dismantling of the tripod´s rubber
feet
Place a rubber foot on the floor, with the textured
side of the rubber pull-loop facing out.
Position a foot of the tripod on top of the roller in
the center of the rubber foot unit.
Grasp the pull-loop of the rubber foot and hook it
over the latching nose on the foot of the tripod.
Repeat this procedure for the remaining rubber
feet.
To dismantle, unhook the rubber pull-loop from the
latching nose and remove the rubber foot unit from
the foot of the tripod.
3.3 Mounting and dismantling of the TriSpread
footpiece of the TriSpread
Locking bolt
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Pull the locking bolt out to its end stop (1) and turn
it 90° (2). The bolt will turn easily in either direc-
tion.
Once in this position, the locking bolt is effectively
blocked (bayonet lock).
Adjust the rotating foot piece of the TriSpread arm
in a straight position.
Insert the footpiece into the connecting part of the
TriPod. Insert the foot piece, aligning it between
the bolt and the end portion of the bolt housing to
connect to the tripod (2).
Turn the locking bolt back until it snaps in place.
Check to ensure that the bolt has snapped back
completely. It is recommended that the hole of the
locking bolt be kept clean. Otherwise, it may be
necessary to press down on the bolt to snap it in
place.
To dismantle, pull the locking bolt back out, turn it
90° and remove the TriSpread arm. Release the
lock position afterwards.
3.4 Height adjustment of the TriPod
The level bubble on the TriPod´s ring bowl sup-
ports an easy leveling.
To fully extend the TriPod, remove the carrying
handle by only pressing it from the TriPod leg
tubes (see also chapter 3.8).
In case where the height of the TriPod needs to be
adjusted with a remaining footprint, the length of
the arms of the TriSpread needs to be adjusted
too (as it does with all other tripods with mid-level
spreader).

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3.5 Mounting and dismantling of the SOOM clamping
bowl
The same clamping bowl is used with the TriPod,
the TriSpread and the SOOM Tube.
To mount the clamping bowl, press it from the bot-
tom into the bowl ring of the TriPod, TriSpread or
Tube, until it snaps in place.
To remove, push from the top of the clamping
bowl until it snaps out of the ring bowl.
Therefore open the arm´s clampings before adju-
sting the height and close them again after the
height adjustment.
The angle of the arms of the spreader can be
adjusted in two positions (see also chapter 3.7).
Typically the flat position is used for regular use of
the spreader; the stepped position is only recom-
mended if narrow footprints are needed.
Level bubble Indication for
Tube Mounting
Ring bowl
Clamping bowl
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3.6 Mounting and removal of the fluid head
Mount the clamping bowl as described in chapter
3.5.
Insert the fluid head´s threaded connector bolt
into the threaded hole at the base of the clamping
bowl. Hold the head with one hand while turning
the turning knob of the clamping bowl, until the
head touches the ring bowl.
Level the fluid head and anchor it tightly by tur-
ning the locking knob at the bottom of the SOOM
clamping bowl.
To remove the fluid head, first turn the locking
knob counterclockwise. Turn the fluid head to free
the threaded connector bolt from the clamping
bowl. After a few turns, it should lift off to free the
connector bolt, and the fluid head should lift right
off the ring bowl.
3.7 Use of the SOOM TriSpread as a baby-tripod
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Dismantle the TriSpread from the TriPod, as
described in chapter 3.3.
Mount the SOOM clamping bowl into the ring bowl
from bottom until it snap in place, as described in
chapter 3.5.
The height range can be adjusted via extension of
the arms and by adjusting the arm angles.
Angle setting:
Fold them to the inside (1) to release the pressure
on the arms of the TriSpread.
Turn the ring at the top of the ring bowl in the
desired direction (2).
TriSpread should always be set to HIGH or LOW
position. It is not intended to function at positions
between these settings.
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Fold out the arms of the TriSpread again and
extend to their end position.
Caution: Remove camera from Tri Spread before
folding legs inwards.
If necessary, a cord or string (not part of the deli-
very) may be threaded through the eyes of the
foot pieces and tightened to further increase stabi-
lity.
3.8 SOOM TriPod carrying handle
During transport, the TriPod´s legs can be captured with a
integrated Bungee Cord. Therefore pull the Bungee Cord
out (picture 1) and hook it to the leg after next leg.
To mount the SOOM TriPod carrying handle, simply slide
the handle over the outside tripod pipe. To ensure a good
balance while carrying, the handle can be adjusted by
moving it along the pipe.
Caution: Remove the camera before folding the SOOM
system.
Caution: The carrying handle is not suitable for lifting the
tripod system with the camera attached.

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4 SOOM Tube
4.1 Operating Elements
Ring bowl
Extension tube
Index
Clamping lever for
extension tube
Foot stabilizer
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4.2 Use as a Tube
picture 7
Tube
Safety lever
TriSpread
TriPod

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Mount the TriPod incl. TriSpread, as described in
chapter 3.
When using the Tube, choose the wider arm angle
of the TriSpread to reach the big footprint of the
TriPod.
Check, that there are no SOOM clamping bowls
mounted to the ring bowls of TriPod nor
TriSpread.
Make sure the Tube´s foot stabilizer is folded up
against the base.
From above, pass the Tube through the ring bowls
of the TriPod and TriSpread until the end position
is reached. Make sure that the foot stabilizer is in
alignment with the notches of both ring bowls.
The end position will be reached when the Tube
snaps in place in the ring bowl of the TriPod.
There is an audible click when it snaps completely
in place at top ring bowl.
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Anchor the Tube with the locking bolt in the ring
bowl of the TriSpread. Push the bolt all the way in
until blocked, then screw it clockwise until the
Tube is clamped in place.
Make sure a clamping bowl is mounted to the ring
bowl of the Tube.
Mount a fluid head, as described in chapter 3.6.
Mount a camera on the fluid head and balance it
(Instructions for balancing will be included in the
operator´s manual of your fluid head.)
Adjust legs to make sure the telecopic tube stands
upright.
Open the clamping lever of the extension tube and
raise the tube until you reach the desired height.
Close the clamping lever of the extension tube.
The SOOM XL System is now ready to use.
To dismantle, open the clamping lever of the
extension tube once more and lower the extension
tube slowly. Although there will be an air damping
effect that prevents the tube from coming down
too quickly, the lowering shall be conducted
manually with care.
Remove the camera from the fluid head.
If necessary, remove the fluid head from the
SOOM Tube.
Pull out the locking bolt in the ring bowl of the
TriSpread. Turn the bolt counterclockwise until it is
free. Once the unit is dismantled, a spring mecha-
nism will return the bolt to its starting position.

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Press the safety lever in the ring bowl of the
TriPod and pull the Tube upwards out of the
TriPod.
Once again, be sure that the folded foot stabilizer
at the base of the Tube is in alignment with the
notches of both ring bowls.
4.3 Use as a Monopod
Mount the clamping bowl as described in chapter
3.5.
Mount the fluid head as described in chapter 3.6.
Mount a camera.
Unfold the foot stabilizer at the base of the Tube.
Place your foot on the stabilizer to prevent unwan-
ted turning of the Tube caused by paning move-
ment of the fluid head.
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5 Technical Data
TriPod
Weight 3.0 kg / 6.6 lb
Payload (incl. fluid head) 20 kg / 44 lb
Height range 68.5 – 142 cm / 27 – 60“
Transport length 82.5 cm / 32.5“
Extension 1x
Fluid head fitting 75 mm (with SOOM clamping
bowl)
TriSpread
Weight 1.2 kg / 2.6 lb
Payload (incl. fluid head) 9 kg / 20 lb
Height range 21.5 – 49 cm / 8.4 – 19.3“
Angle adjustments 35° and 55°
Transport length 36 cm / 13.4“
Extension 1x
Fluid head fitting 75 mm (with SOOM clamping
bowl)
Tube
Weight 1.0 kg / 2.2 lb
Payload (incl. fluid head) 9 kg / 20 lb
Height range 88 – 225 cm / 34.6 – 88.6“
(SOOM XL System)
Height range 87 – 157 cm / 34.2 – 61.8“
(Monopod function)
Extension 1x
Fluid head fitting 75 mm (with SOOM clamping
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6 Accessories
Generally all Sachtler 75mm fluid heads can be used with
the TriPod, the TriSpread and the Tube. But please pay
attention to the specified payloads of the certain products
and make sure to subtract the weight of the used fluid
head from the total payload.
The TriPod can also be used in conjunction with the
Spreader SP 100 (Code 7002) and Spreader SP 100/150
(Code 7007) floor spreaders. If so, the use of the Tube is
not possible.
7 Inspection and Cleaning
Regular inspections are not required for the SOOM pro-
ducts.
You should clean the SOOM products from time to time
using a soft cloth. For heavier dirt you can use a soft brush
and a mild detergent.
If SOOM products had contact with salt water, it should be
washed off with fresh water at the earliest opportunity and
be dried carefully.
8 Warranty
The warranty expires if
 the SOOM products were operated improperly or not
in line with the specified technical data, or
 components were dismantled by unauthorized
personnel.
We reserve the right to make changes based on technical
advances.
Please register at www.sachtler.com for an extended
warranty period.