Manfrotto MVT535AQ, MVT535HH - Tripod Manual

INTRODUCTION

Lightweight carbon fiber video tripod that combines great stability, high load capacity and great max height with an ergonomic and easy-to-use and compact design.

KEY FEATURES

• 75mm bowl (535 version)
• 75/100mm bowl (536 version)
• 75/60mm bowl (MVT535AQ and MVT535HH versions)
• Each leg can be independently set at 3 angles (23° - 50° - 70°)
• Rubber feet with retractable spikes
• Attachment thread for carrying strap (optional)
• Leg warmers (MVT535AQ version)

SET UP

Open the 3 tripod legs.

To adjust the height of the tripod, each leg has telescopic extensions that can be released by rotating lever "A" on the locking collar "B". When the required height is achieved, lock lever "A".

FEET

The tripod has rubber feet "Q" with retractable spikes "R" for external use.

LEG ANGLE ADJUSTMENT

Each leg can be set at 3 spread angles (X - Y - Z) - see figure 2


To change the angle on a leg, close the leg towards the centre slightly, press button "C" to select the new leg angle, then open the leg.

The angle of each leg can be adjusted independently of the other two legs. The last position allows to achieve the floor level.

MOUNTING A CAMERA HEAD

535 MODEL

The tripod has bowl "P" for mounting head

536 MODEL

The tripod is designed for 100mm or 75mm ball heads. To mount 75mm ball heads, attach the adapter "N" (provided) to the tripod with the three screws "M".

The 75mm adapter "N" is not included if the tripod is supplied as a pre-assembled kit with a 100mm ball head.

MVT535AQ & MVT535HH MODELS

The tripod is designed for 75mm or 60mm ball heads. To mount 60mm ball heads, attach the adapter "D" (provided) to the tripod with the three screws "E".

The 60mm adapter "D" is not included if the tripod is supplied as a pre-assembled kit with a 75mm ball head.

NOTE
It is also possible to mount non ball (flat base with 3/8" female fitting) heads on the tripods by using a half ball, which is available as option.

• 520 BALL Ø75 ball for 535 tripod
• 500 BALL Ø100 ball or 520BALL Ø75 ball for 536 tripod
• 520 BALL Ø75 ball for MVT535AQ and MVT535HH tripods

TRANSPORTATION

The tripod has an attachment "T" for optional carrying strap

LEG LOCK TENSION ADJUSTMENT

If the telescopic leg extensions slip even after having tightened the locking lever "A", the locking tension will need to be adjusted. In order to do this:

• remove cap "K"
• release lock lever "A"
• turn the screw "V" clockwise using the special key "W" provided on one of the tripod legs.

Normally a third of a turn will be sufficient to achieve the correct locking tension.