Calumet 8121 Operating Instructions

Tripod Safety Tips

© CALUMET PHOTOGRAPHIC, INC. 2010

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calumet 8000 series tripods

8121 4-section 8x tripod

www.calumetphoto.com

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U.S.A. 630.860.7447 x2258 

United Kingdom 08000 964396

Germany 040 4231600

Belgium +31 20-697-7171

Netherlands  020-697-7171

Features include:

• 4-section legs with 

non-slip rubber 

leg locks

• Made of strong light-

weight 8x carbon fiber

and magnesium alloy

materials

• 2-position leg angle

adjustments

• Grooved center column

with spring-loaded

weight hook

• Rubber feet with

retractable stainless

steel spikes 

• Three foam leg covers 

offer over-the-shoulder

carrying comfort

• Invertible legs allow for

compact storage

• Ball head with a 1/4"-20

quick-release plate

Specifications

Leg Sections: 4

Minimum Height: 12.8" (33cm)

Maximum Height*: 47.1" (120cm)

Maximum Height**: 56.5" (144cm)

Closed Length: 16.6" (42cm)

Maximum Load

†

: 14 lbs. (6.4kg)

Weight: 3.1 lbs. (1.4kg)

* with center column retracted

** with center column extended

Note: Weight includes tripod and ball head.

Height specifications listed above are for

tripod only.

CALUMET TRIPOD 

FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY

Five Year Parts-and-Labor Warranty

IMPORTANT: In order to take full advantage of our five-year warranty, please register your product

today by logging on to our website at www.calumetphoto.com/warranty/. Be sure to have your receipt

in hand when registering to easily locate your order number when prompted. Registering online will

also give you the option to receive other great offers from Calumet.

Calumet warrants these tripods to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 

five years from date of purchase. If this product is found to be defective in material or workmanship,

Calumet Photographic will, at its option, repair or replace it without charge, subject to the following

limitations and exclusions:

• Warranty extends to the original purchaser only and is not transferable or assignable.

• Returned product must be accompanied with proof of purchase if online registration is not

available.

• Warranty shall not apply to any product that has, in Calumet’s judgment, been subject to misuse,

abuse, negligence, accident or unauthorized repair.

Calumet’s obligation is limited to repair or replacement of the tripod and/or head only, and no one is

authorized to assume any obligation not in accordance with the above. Should service be necessary

under this warranty, please contact us to receive the required Return Merchandise Authorization

Number (RMA#) and return the product with the freight prepaid to the address provided at that time.

Collect shipments will not be accepted. Product will be repaired or replaced and returned to you

prepaid. For technical assistance or to place an order, please call.

A STRONG, LIGHTWEIGHT TRIPOD 

PERFECT FOR POINT-AND-SHOOT AND

DSLR CAMERAS. 

• Do not exceed maximum weight load.

• Always engage safety locks when using tripod.

• Remove camera before transporting tripod.

• Do not leave tripod unattended.

• Tripod does not require lubrication, but if required,

use lithium grease only on threads of leg collars.

• Clean with mild detergent and a soft cloth.

Remove dust and sand from locking threads 

and sliding segments.

• If tripod is found to be or becomes defective from

normal use, please contact your nearest Calumet

service and repair center.

includes ball head with 1/4”-20 quick-release plate

CK8121

Contents: One four-section tripod, one ball head with 1/4”-20 quick-release plate, and a carrying case with shoulder strap.

†

The maximum load rating listed above was determined by a series of tests in a controlled environment. Although conservative, this rating

should be used only as a general guideline. Our tests found the Calumet 8x Carbon Fiber Tripods exceeded this rating for most applications.

Care should always be taken when considering shooting locations, or the use of long lenses or heavy equipment. For additional stability,

Calumet recommends the use of additional weight mounted to the center column hook whenever possible.

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