SIRCHIE FlexOpod FLXP100 Manual

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INTRODUCTION
Many photographic assignments require the use of a rigid camera
support but most photo-type tripods are simply too big and bulky
to be useful. The FlexOpod™ was designed specically for just
those difcult, close-up situations that require a steady, sturdy
mount to support the camera.
FlexOpod™ is a compact, simple-to-use photographic platform
that offers fully adjustable, vinyl covered, gooseneck legs that
accommodate at and irregular surfaces. Each leg is adjusted
independently of the others offering the ultimate in versatility.
FlexOpod™ is sturdy enough to support most 35mm, medium
format, and digital cameras.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
FlexOpod™
Catalog No. FLXP100
No. FLXP100
FlexOpod™
(camera not included)

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COMPONENTS
FlexOpod™ consists of four basic
parts: three exible support legs and an
adjustable camera mounting assembly
(Fig. 1). The camera mount is adjust-
able permitting photos from different
angles as well as straight ahead or
straight down as shown above. The
camera connector is secured in place
by a release lever (Fig. 2) and this
lever may be locked in place by em-
ploying the locking lever.
ASSEMBLY
The only assembly required is to screw
each leg into the circular base assem-
bly. To mount a camera, ip open the
release lever (the brass locking lever
must be in the unlocked position as
shown in Fig. 3). Position the camera
connector (Fig. 4) over the camera’s
tripod mounting socket and secure it in
place using the tripod mounting screw.
Place the connector over the camera
mount and press down to activate the
locking lever (Fig. 5).
FIGURE 1—
FLXP100 Components
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 5
FIGURE 4
FIGURE 3
LOCKING
LEVER

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USAGE
The FlexOpod™ may be adjusted to
t the situation. Each leg is a goose-
neck structure that is easily bent to
accommodate the photo assignment.
Irregularly shaped objects pose no
problem (Fig. 6).
There is no need to disassemble the
FlexOpod™ for transport since the
support legs may be easily com-
pressed as shown in Figure 7.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Optional Leg Extenders (No. FLXP101) are available from the
factory. To connect extensions, proceed as follows:
1. Remove the three, plastic covered screws from the existing
FlexOpod™ legs and set them aside (Fig. 8).
2. Leg extensions are equipped with machine screws in one
end. Screw these extensions into the base of the existing
legs.
3. Screw the plastic-covered screws into the bottom of the ex-
tension legs.
Bend extended legs as necessary to keep them from appearing
in the resultant photos (Fig. 9). FIGURE 9
FIGURE 7
FIGURE 6
FIGURE 8

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The investigator (shown to the left)
uses the FLXP100 FlexOpod™ to
steady the digital camera in order
to facilitate a photograph of latent
prints developed on a paper cup.
Resultant photograph is shown to
the right.