Studio Titan STA 01-450 User manual

STA 01-450 series 1
CAUTION: Use leather work gloves and safety glasses when handling the box, when opening
the box and when assembling the product.
HAZARD: Strapping is under tension and can jump when cut. Strapping and Buckles, rotec-
tive Edging, lastic Walls, lastic Caps and roduct Components and parts should be handled
with care. Work slowly, use extra caution to avoid any sharp edges.
Additional Tools may be Required: The essential tools are included. The following tools
are recommended to be on site: Box Cutter, Scissors, Screw Driver, lyers or Adjustable
wrench. HAND TIGHTEN ONLY !!!! DO NOT USE OWER TOOLS !!!

STA 01-450 series 2
Transit Damage:
Each package is inspected prior to being shipped from the
warehouse to insure that is in perfect condition. The column
shipping boxes are constructed using extra thick cardboard.
If handled without care the boxes will show signs of transit
damage. While following the Assembly Steps, carefully in-
spect the contents inside the box. If anything seems unusu-
al, !!!STO !!! Send images to: [email protected]
for a second opinion. If there are damaged OR Loose parts,
do not assemble the stand, you may injure yourself. If the
damage is noticeable such as cracks or loose or broken parts
contact your dealer for exchange. If the damage is minor or
cosmetic and does not compromise the safe assembly or op-
eration of the stand send images of the parts that are affect-
ed to: [email protected]. We will make arrange-
ments to provide you with replacement parts to restore the
stand to new condition.

STA 01-450 series 3
Product Identi ication:
Product Nameplate / Label is located on the vertical column assembly.
The label information is indicated below:
STUDIO TITAN AMERICA
No.[Model Number] - [Manufacture ate]
Imported by / Importe par
STEPHANIE MCNEIL CORPORATION
250 Augusta Ave, Suite 204
Toronto, ON M5T 2L7 CANA A
Manufactured in / Fabrique en
SOUTH KOREA
Label examples are indicated below:

STA 01-450 series 4
Intended use:
This product is intended for use by professional
and commercial photographers in a studio envi-
ronment. The wheels are designed to be used
indoors on a floor that is smooth, hard, flat and
unobstructed.
CAUTION: This product is not recommended
for use on carpeted floors. Carpeting or pitted
surfaces are not recommended because of the
increased rolling resistance which can cause the
stand to tip over. If the surface is not ideal, the
stand must be moved with CAUTION, very
slowly, using both hands one at the top and the
other at the bottom to steady the stand in order
to prevent the stand from tipping over. If the
surface is not ideal, lower the load to waist level
before moving the stand. We also recommend
the use of a sandbag or weight attached at the
base when conditions are not ideal to prevent
tipping over. Ultimately it’s the users responsi-
bility to understand how the stand operates and
to use the stand within its specification limits, as
intended to insure their own safety and the
safety of their equipment. It is also recom-
mended to use a short tether cable to secure
the camera to the stand in the event that the
head, head plate, attachment stud or camera
adapter plate comes loose or fails. Some assem-
bly is required. lease read all documentation
prior to assembly.

STA 01-450 series 5
Component Identi ication: STA 01-450

STA 01-450 series 6
!CAUTION ! Cross Threading Components:
Cross-threading components during assembly is not covered under warranty.
Cross-threading is a term that describes damage that is caused when a misaligned
screw or knob thread is forced into a threaded hole. When this occurs, threads are
damaged and are no longer capable of proper operation. The remedy is replacement
or repair of the damaged component/s.
AVOID cross-threading of mounting screws and knobs during assembly using this
easy to follow procedure:
While standing in front of and looking into the threaded hole. lace the screw or knob
thread against the threaded hole. Using one hand, hold the thread between your fin-
gers. With the other hand hold the hex key like a pencil or place your index finger in
the center of the knob. Align the screw or knob with the hole as indicated in the pic-
ture with the checkmark below. Slowly turn it counter-clockwise or left, several
turns, until you hear a click or feel the start of the thread. Then proceed slowly, turn-
ing clockwise or right, gently using only finger force to tighten the screw or knob. If
you feel increased resistance, the threads are not aligned, remove and start proce-
dure from the beginning again.

STA 01-450 series 7
Assembly Steps Use:
1. Insert the Lower Vertical column into the base. Turn
the assembly upside down so you can see into the bottom
of the base. Insert the two grey semi-circular keys into the
bottom of the base. Tighten two pairs of hex grub screws,
one pair on each side of the base to secure the Lower Ver-
tical column into the base. Refer to Diagram B.
2. Locate the transportation hex grub screw at the top of
the Lower Vertical Column. Remove the transportation
screw by rotating it counter clockwise. Replace the trans-
portation screw with the brake knob. Rotate the brake
knob clockwise unit it is fully inserted. Refer to Diagram D.
3. Attach the camera head mount plate by onto the top of
the Upper Vertical Column using the supplied knob.
Diagram: B
Diagram: D

STA 01-450 series 8
Assembly Steps Use:
4. Attach the three Leg Assemblies to the base. [See Dia-
gram: A] The Hex Key tool is supplied and fasteners are
supplied attached to the Base. Use the supplied Hex Key
Loosen the fasteners, insert the legs and then re-tighten
by hand. Note: two of the leg assemblies are supplied
with foot plungers. To have direct access to the foot
plungers you will want to install the foot plungers facing
the operator or on the same side of the stand where the
Upper Vertical column Brake Knob is located.
5. Locate two M8 Hex wrenches. Locate the Basket. Lo-
cate the Basket Shaft, See [component identification]
page. With the first M8 hex key hold the M8 bolt at the
top of the Basket shaft. With the second M8 hex key
loosen the M8 bolt at the bottom of the Basket shaft. At-
tach the Basket to the Basket Shaft. Note the order of
fastener connection: [Bolt, Flat washer, Basket late, Flat
Washer]. [See: Component Identification page and DIA-
GRAM: C]
6. Re-tighten all fasteners AGAIN. Re-tighten fasteners
after the first shoot. Tighten yearly.
7. Attach the customer supplied ball head to the camera
head mount plate by screwing it onto the 3/8th inch - 16
thread. Secure the ball head from counter-rotating by
tightening the three brass screws clockwise, located under
the camera head mount plate.
8. To adjust the height of the vertical column, Loosen,
turn the vertical column brake knob counter clockwise.
Lift the upper vertical column to the desired positon and
tighten the vertical column brake knob.
9. Foot plungers are used to hold the stand in position
during shooting. To engage the foot plunger use your
foot to press down on the top of the plunger. To release
the foot plunger press down on the aluminum tab beside
the plunger, protruding from the leg assembly.
Diagram: A
Diagram: C

STA 01-450 series 9
Theory of Operation:
A studio stand is used by professional and com-
mercial photographers to capture images accu-
rately with repeatability. It provides a rigid and
stable platform essential for High Resolution Sen-
sors used in DSLR, Medium Format and Large
Format cameras and imaging systems. A studio
stand reduces vibrations that are present when
shooting hand held. Reduced vibration increases
image sharpness. It enables the photographer to
focus on subject matter and image composition
instead of hand holding the camera. It provides
creative shooting options using heights and an-
gles that are unachievable when hand holding a
camera. It provides the foundation stone that
enables the photographer to develop their own
technical workflow. As the workflow evolves to
include advanced imaging practices, the results
can be seen as sharper images.
With an adjustable camera head the user can ac-
curately set up the camera to maintain camera to
subject flatness of field in both the vertical and
horizontal planes of travel. The flatness of field is
maintained as the user moves the stand both ver-
tically and horizontally eliminating perspective dis-
tortion.
Shooting tethered with the optional accessory
shelf, reduces floor cabling and allows the pho-
tographer to immediately confirm both focus and
lighting. A Studio Stand reduces user fatigue.
The internal counter balance offsets the weight of
the camera and computer. Allowing the user to
easily move the camera and computer up and
down and left and right using only one hand.
This promotes good body ergonomics which can
prevent fatigue.

STA 01-450 series 10
Tip Over Hazard:
Caution must be used when moving the stand to
prevent tip over. Move the stand slowly and avoid
uneven surfaces as well as low and high level ob-
jects. Additional caution must be used when the
Horizontal arm with load (Camera or Laptop Shelf) is
used in the upper area above the midpoint of the
stand.

STA 01-450 series 11
STA 01-450 Speci ication
• Total Height : 151cm / 59.45 in / 4 feet 11.4 in
• Working Height Maximum : 151cm / 59.45 in / 4 feet
11.4 in (measured from Camera late to floor)
• Working Height Minimum : 87cm / 34.25 in / 2 feet 10.2
in (measured from Camera late to floor)
• Weight : 8.4kg / 18.5lbs
• Suggested Wheels : 01-360-20-024
• Base Diameter : 85cm / 33.4 in
• Recommended General load capacity : 5kg (10.2lbs)
• Main Outer Vertical Column Diameter : 50mm / 1.97
in
• Secondary Inner Vertical Column Diameter : 40mm /
1.56 in
• Camera Plate Hardware: 3/8th inch - 16 thread
• Includes Camera Head Mount Plate [Plate dimen-
sions: Diameter: 59mm Thickness: 8mm] and Basket
as shown
Options:
-STA-01-451 Bar, provides two additional mounts for use with
lighting or additional cameras.
-STA-01- 90 -way head
Material composition: The Vertical and Horizontal columns are made
of aluminum. Counter weight is S20C steel. The nuts and bolts are
made of steel. The casters are polyurethane. This product does not
contain lead.
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• lastic bags are made of
LD E (Low-Density oly-
ethylene) – Recyclable
plastic (check Local Author-
ity) LD E can be recycled.
However, check with your
Local Authority to ensure it
is recycled in your area.
This is described as a hard
flexible plastic.
• The Corrugated card-
board box can be recycled
at depots, in municipal
curbside collection pro-
grams and through private
recyclers.