Magnus PV Series Owner's Manual

•  Never set up or pull down a tripod while a camera is 

mounted

•  Do not move the tripod or adjust the legs while a 

camera is mounted

•  Do not exceed the maximum weight capacity of the 

tripod

•  Never leave a camera unattended on the tripod

•  The camera should be securely fastened to the quick-

release mounting plate before mounting onto the 

tripod

•  Never mount a camera to the tripod until all tripod 

legs are locked and stabilized

•  Do not stand on, rest on, or hang anything from the 

mid-level spreader

•  Do not attempt to remove the mid-level spreader

•  Do not lift or move the tripod by the head

•  Keep hands clear of the inside of the legs, to avoid 

trapping fingers

•  The safe operation of the tripod is the responsibility 

of the user 

Owner’s 

Manual

User Cautions

Photo Tripod Components 

Thank you for choosing Magnus.

Congratulations on the purchase of your new 

Magnus tripod. This tripod features an adjustable 

center column for smooth and precise camera height 

adjustment, and telescoping legs with flip-locks 

for fast and easy leg adjustments. The three-way 

pan & tilt head gives you total control over camera 

positioning, and the quick-release plate features a 

1/4”-20 male thread for universal camera mounting. 

There is also a bubble level to ensure that your shot is 

properly aligned. 

Please read and follow these instructions, and keep 

this manual in a safe place.

Platform Orientation 

Locking Knob

Universal ¼-20 

Mounting Screw

Photo Tripod

PV Series

Tilt/Pan Bar / 

Tilt Lock 

Center Column 

Locking Collar

Center Brace 

Locking Knob

Quick-Release 

Mounting Plate

Pan Locking 

Knob

Leg

Flip-Lock

 Image is for illustration purposes only.

Features varies by model

One (1) year liMiTed warranTy

This Magnus product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free 

from defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer use 

for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date or thirty (30) 

days after replacement, whichever occurs later. The warranty provider’s 

responsibility with respect to this limited warranty shall be limited solely to 

repair or replacement, at the provider’s discretion, of any product that fails 

during normal use of this product in its intended manner and in its intended 

environment. Inoperability of the product or part(s) shall be determined by the 

warranty provider. If the product has been discontinued, the warranty provider 

reserves the right to replace it with a model of equivalent quality and function.

This warranty does not cover damage or defect caused by misuse, neglect, 

accident, alteration, abuse, improper installation or maintenance. EXCEPT 

AS PROVIDED HEREIN, THE WARRANTY PROVIDER MAKES NEITHER ANY 

EXPRESS WARRANTIES NOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT 

NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR 

FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. This warranty provides you with specific 

legal rights, and you may also have additional rights that vary from state to state.

To obtain warranty coverage, contact the Magnus Customer Service 

Department to obtain a return merchandise authorization (“RMA”) number, 

and return the defective product to Magnus along with the RMA number and 

proof of purchase. Shipment of the defective product is at the purchaser’s 

own risk and expense.

For more information or to arrange service, visit www.magnustripods.com or 

call Customer Service at 212-594-2353.

MAGNUS

A 

Gradus Group Brand

TM

Product warranty provided by the Gradus Group. www.gradusgroup.com»

MAGNUS is a registered trademark of the Gradus Group. © 2014 Gradus 

Group LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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