Slik 88 Black Diamond Tripod

[mullrallyesport]

I have been given this tripod but not exactly sure how to use it to its full potential because i didn't get a manual with it.

Does anyone else have one who would kindly explain how to use it?


Cheers

Ross

[Steep]

Extend legs, open legs, attach camera, take pictures? Unless there's something special about the way that model works.

[Brains]

I've got the Slik 88 Black Diamond and as Steep says it pretty much works like any other tripod.

There are 3 leg sections and then another low level working section. The centre section raises through the geared handle....just twist/unlock at the centre first.

Pan and tile head - easy to operate.

A solid tripod - never had a problem with it.

[skyclimber]

I've got a similar issue - not having used a tripod before I'm not sure how everything works, in particular the various controls for the head.

I have just bought a used Slik 88 with a head (not sure what the head actually is though!)

Can anyone point me to some instructions?

[Marcel]

The best thing to do is experiment, and youll get a better idea of what each lever does.

I'm not sure about that particular model, but a typical 3 way pan head, one unlocks the horizontal axis (left to right), another unlocks the vertical (up down), and another unlocks the portrait / landscape mode (tilt). :)

[Wile E. coyote]

:agree: Twiddle with everything until you know how everything works, then when you are in the field it should come naturally.

[woadrage]

Talking of the Slik 88, does anyone know what it actually or officially weighs? It feels like it should be in the cwt category but no doubt is only a few kilos.

It's time I replaced my tripod and I'm trying to understand what 1.8 or 2.3 kg means in comparison.

Ta.

[skyclimber]

Thanks for your suggestions, I did have a good twiddle last night and I think I've worked it all out!