Summary of AT-3535
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1 3500 series tripod kit you’re on steady ground ™.
Page 2: Introduction
2 thank you for choosing oben! This versatile and durable oben tripod and ballhead is a compact and lightweight kit that sets up quickly, folds up neatly into its own carry bag, and offers a variety of options ideal for the photographer on the go. The oben at/ct-series 5-section tripod features twis...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
3 key features 4 ballhead operation 8 the tripod mounting screw 8 mounting the ballhead 9 main locking knob operation 9 mounting the quick-release plate to the camera 10 mounting the camera and quick-release plate to the ballhead 11 tension thumbscrew (bc-217t & bc-226t only) 12 adjusting the fricti...
Page 4: Key Features
4 key features d g j l k e b c i f h a.
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5 key features a b h i j k l f g e d c baseplate with dual 3/8 ″ and 1/4 ″ -20 head mounting screw two-piece center column (at/ct-3535 and at-3585) one-piece center column (at-3565) low-angle center column center column locking collar center column twist lock (at/ct-3535 and at-3585) strap mount leg...
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6 key features c b f h g i j e d a.
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7 key features quick-release plate bubble level 1/4 ″ -20 unc mounting screw quick-release knob pan knob locking index scale (bc-217t & bc-226t) main locking knob tension thumbscrew (bc-217t & bc-226t) panoramic base with 360° markings 90° groove a b f g h i e d c j.
Page 8: Operation
8 operation operation ballhead operation the at/ct-series tripod and bc/be-series ballhead come assembled. During normal operation, the ballhead will occasionally have to be removed in order to make adjustments to the tripod. The tripod mounting screw the tripod includes a mounting screw with a 3/8 ...
Page 9: Operation
9 operation operation mounting the ballhead when returning the ballhead to the tripod, follow these steps: 1. Tighten all of the knobs on the head. 2. Align the ballhead socket with the tripod mounting screw. 3. Rotate the ballhead clockwise onto the tripod and tighten it by hand. To prevent damage ...
Page 10: Operation
10 operation ballhead operation (continued) note: if a 3/8 ″ -size mounting screw is needed, use the included 1/4 ″ –3/8 ″ adapter bushing. Warning: some manufacturers’ plates do not meet our specifications and may not lock your equipment securely in the oben quick-release clamp. Please test all cam...
Page 11: Operation
11 operation warning: always use one hand to secure the camera while adjusting the ballhead, and make sure that the lock is engaged before letting go of the camera. Main locking knob operation the single locking knob locks and unlocks the ballhead, which allows for changing the position of the camer...
Page 12: Operation
12 operation ballhead operation (continued) tension thumbscrew (bc-217t & bc-226t ballheads) the tension thumbscrew is integrated into the main locking knob. It’s used to control the amount of friction on the ball in order to maintain strict control when positioning it. Adjusting the friction (bc-21...
Page 13: Operation
13 operation if you want to mount a heavier camera and lens combination, you will need to repeat this process of increasing the tension on the ball by following the same steps with the new camera/lens combination. Important: to lower your minimal friction limit, follow these steps: 1. Turn the main ...
Page 14: Panoramic Base
14 ballhead operation (continued) tripod operation panoramic base the base of the ballhead can be independently rotated 360°. The base is controlled by loosening the pan knob. (the smallest knob at the base of the head.) 1. Twist the knob counterclockwise to unlock the base. 2. Rotate the base to th...
Page 15: Leg Angle Adjustment
15 leg angle adjustment for stable support when shooting on uneven terrain, each leg can be adjusted to a preset angle of 22.5°–24°, 50°, or 80°. To set the leg angle, do the following: 1. Press and hold the leg angle adjustment lock. 2. Set the angle of the leg to one of the three preset positions....
Page 16: Low-Angle Setup
16 tripod operation (continued) at/ct-3535, at-3585 1. If more height is needed, turn the center column twist lock counterclockwise and extend the upper center column to the desired height. 2. Turn the twist lock clockwise to secure the column. Note: make sure the column is secure, but do not overti...
Page 17: Operation
17 using the low-angle center column 1. Remove the ballhead from the tripod. 2. Loosen the set screw and unscrew the baseplate from the center column. 3. Unscrew the weight hook from the bottom of the center column. 4. Loosen the locking collar and slide the center column off of the tripod. 5. Inser...
Page 18: Operation
18 reversing the center column reversing the center column allows for mounting the camera upside down in order to get close to the ground or surface. To reverse the center column, do the following: 1. Unscrew the weight hook from the bottom of the center column. 2. Loosen the locking collar and remo...
Page 19: Counterweight
19 3. Unscrew the weight hook from the bottom of the center column. 4. Loosen the locking collar and remove the center column from the tripod. 5. Attach the baseplate and the ballhead to the low-angle center column and slide it into the tripod from underneath so that the ballhead is facing down towa...
Page 20: Operation
20 operation spiked feet the rubber non-skid feet are for use indoors or on flat surfaces. Spikes are for soft ground, grass, sand, and uneven terrain. To expose the spikes, follow these steps: at-3535 and ct-3535: remove the rubber feet by pulling them off. Adjust the leg height according to your n...
Page 21: Operation
21 operation 3. Loosen the locking collar and slide the center column out of the tripod. 4. Screw the end of the center column that housed the weight hook onto the end of the monopod leg. Note: as an alternative to using the ballhead, the camera can be mounted directly to the baseplate. (see instruc...
Page 22: Specifications
22 specifications at-3535 ct-3535 at-3565 at-3585 maximum height with center column extended 51.6 ″ (1.3 m) 51.6 ″ (1.3 m) 61.7 ″ (1.56 m) 66.5 ″ (1.7 m) maximum height w/o center column extended 41.4 ″ (1.0 m) 41.4 ″ (1.0 m) 53.6 ″ (1.4 m) 59.7 ″ (1.5 m) minimum height 12.7 ″ (32.3 cm) 12.7 ″ (32.3...
Page 23: Warnings
23 warnings ! Warnings: • do not exceed the tripod’s maximum load capacity (see tag on tripod). • ensure that all appropriate locks are engaged when necessary. • tripod should be used only in temperatures between -22° and 140° fahrenheit. • do not operate in salt water. Dry tripod off if it becomes ...
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