Vortex Summit Carbon II User manual

PRODUCT MANUAL

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SPECIFICATIONS
LEG MATERIAL Carbon Fiber
MAXIMUM OPERATING HEIGHT 53.3" (135.4cm)
MINIMUM OPERATING HEIGHT 6.3" (16cm)
MAXIMUM CENTER COLUMN EXTENSION 9.3" (23.5cm)
FOLDED DIMENSIONS (HxW) 18.1" x 3.0" (46cm x 7.6cm)
WEIGHT 2.5 lbs. (1.1kg)
NUMBER OF LEG SECTIONS 4 Sections
MAXIMUM LOAD 22 lbs. (10kg)
LEG LOCK TYPE 1/4 Turn Leg Lock
Quick-Release
Locking Knob
Tilt/Panning Locking Handle
3-Angle Leg
Pivot Lock
1/4 Turn
Leg Locks
Detachable
Counterweight Hook
Center Column Height
Adjustment Knob

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BASIC ADJUSTMENTS
Tilt/Panning Action
• To unlock the tripod head, twist the handle counter-clockwise until the head
moves freely. Adjust to your desired position and lock the tripod head.
• To lock the tripod head, twist the handle clockwise until you feel tension on
the handle.
− To keep the head free for panning, twist the handle clockwise until you
feel your desired amount of resistance on the head as you move the optic.
Adjusting Leg Angles
Each of the four tripod leg sections can be adjusted out to 80°, 52°, or 24°.
To adjust the angle of the legs:
1. Flip the Leg Angle Pivot Lock down to the unlocked position and adjust
the leg to the desired angle.
2. Return the Leg Angle Pivot Lock to the locked position and pull the leg
out to the nearest angle stop.
Flip Leg Angle Pivot
Lock down/up to
lock or unlock.
Adjusting Leg Section Length
Each of the four tripod leg sections can be extended to adjust
the tripod’s height.
To adjust the length of a leg section:
1. Twist the Leg Lock clockwise (when viewing from top) to
loosen the tension.
2. Slide the leg section out to the desired length and twist the
leg lock counter-clockwise (when viewing from top) to lock
in place.
Center Column
Loosen the Center Column Height Adjustment Knob to change the relative height of the tripod
head. To help stabilize the tripod in windy conditions, hang a weight from the Counterweight Hook.
If desired, remove the center column by rotating the Counterweight Hook clockwise (while looking
down on the tripod).
Rotate Leg Lock
1/4 turn to lock
leg in place.

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Attaching Optics to Pan Head
The pan head uses Arca-Swiss style quick-release plates.
To mount your optic/camera to the tripod:
1. Twist the Quick-Release Locking Knob counter-clockwise to
remove the Quick-Release Plate.
2. Attach the plate to your optic. Be sure to tighten the Mount
Bolt from the bottom side of the plate and flip the D-ring so
it lies flat.
3. Place the Quick-Release Plate back into the tripod head and
turn the Quick-Release Locking Knob clockwise to securely
lock the plate in the head.
Note: To mount binoculars to the tripod, a binocular adapter is required. Purchase Vortex®binocular adapters
from your local dealers.
Note: Some optics are designed to be Arca-Swiss compatible and can be mounted to the tripod head without
the need for plates.
Tip: Purchase additional quick-release plates for your optics so it is easy for you to switch equipment.
Quick-Release Plate
and Mount Bolt
Quick-
Release
Locking
Knob

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