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Owner’s

Manual

Video Tripod

VT-100/200/300

Tilt/Pan

Bar

Universal ¼-20

Mounting Screw

Locking Mid-Level

Spreader

Center Column

Hand Crank

Quick-Release

Mounting Plate

Leg

Flip-Lock

Tilt/Pan Bar

Locking Knob

Congratulations

on your

purchase of the

VT-100/200/300

Video Tripod by

Magnus.

All Magnus tripods are designed to

balance features professionals want

with the affordability they need, yet

be durable enough to provide many

years of trouble-free service and

enjoyment. Please carefully read

these instructions for setting up and

breaking down your tripod.

Key Features

• Two-way pan head for smooth motion

• Gear-driven center column with friction

control

• Auto-lock, quick-release mounting

• Separate pan and tilt locks

• Bubble level for accurate setup

• Mid-level spreader for stability on uneven

surfaces

• Full 360° pan range

• Carry case with shoulder strap

Safety Warnings

• 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 it to 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

• Safe operation of the tripod is the user’s

responsibility

Video Tripod Components

Float Level

Mounting Plate

Capture Release

Tilt/Pan Bar

Mount

VT-100 Specs

• 4.4 lb. (2 kg) load capacity

• 59˝ (150 cm) to 18.75˝ (47.5 cm) height

range

• 20˝ (50.8 cm) folded length

• 3.15 lb. (1.4 kg) weight

VT-200 Specs

• 6.6 lb. (3 kg) load capacity

• 60˝ (152 cm) to 20˝ (50.8 cm) height

range

• 21.75˝ (55.25 cm) folded length

• 3.45 lb. (1.5 kg) weight

VT-300 Specs

• 15 lb. (6.8 kg) load capacity

• 64.3˝ (163 cm) to 25˝ (63.5 cm) height

range

• 26.5˝ (67.3 cm) folded length

• 4.5 lb. (2 kg) weight

VT-200 Specs

VT-100 Specs

VT-300 Specs

4 Raise Center Column

If you need to raise the center column, unlock

the center column by turning the locking knob

counterclockwise. Use the hand crank to raise

or lower the head platform. Never raise or lower

the head by pushing or pulling it.

10 Start Shooting

If you do not need to pan or tilt during your

shot, keep the pan and tilt knobs locked.

Setting Up Your Tripod

6 Set the Pan Angle

Release the pan lock. Using the tilt/pan bar,

rotate the head to set it in the direction you will

be shooting. Retighten the pan lock.

12 Tilt

Release the tilt-lock knob, and use the tilt/pan

bar to tilt the tripod head up or down.

1 Assess Shooting Area

To set up your tripod, begin by removing the

tripod from the box and/or carry case. Assess

your shooting area to determine a stable area

to set up your camera.

7 Remove the Mounting Plate

Rotate the mounting plate lock so that the

flat side is against the mounting plate. The

mounting plate will pop free.

3 Spread the Tripod

Plant the front leg of the tripod. Lift the back two

legs and pull back to spread the tripod to the

full extension of the mid-level spreader. Check

the float level to verify that the tripod is level.

Readjust the legs if necessary. Lock the mid-level

spreader by rotating the knob clockwise.

9 Mount Camera to Tripod

Make certain that your tripod legs are locked

and the tripod is stable and ready for mounting

your camera. From the right side of the tripod,

slide the mounting plate down and left onto

the tripod head. Push down until the mounting

plate clicks.

2 Extend Legs

Always extend the legs from the top flip-locks

first. Pull each flip-lock and extend the leg to its

desired height. Match the length of the legs and

relock the flip-locks.

8 Mount Camera to Plate

Attach the mounting plate to your camera.

Be certain that the retractable alignment pin

sets into its pocket on the camera. Screw the

threaded stud on the plate into the bottom of

the camera.

5 Set the Tilt

Release the tilt lock. Using the tilt/pan bar, set

the tilt so that the head is level and ready for

mounting your camera. Retighten the tilt lock.

11 Pan

Release the pan lock knob. Using the tilt/pan

bar, rotate the tripod head left or right to pan.

Tilt Lock

Pan Lock

Float

Level

Tearing Down Your Tripod

5 Store in Carry Case

Store your tripod in its carry case until the

next shoot. You can leave the mounting plate

attached to your camera for quick mounting.

1 Unmount Camera

Rotate the mounting plate lock forward until the

mounting plate pops free. Lift the camera up

and out until it is free of the tripod.

3 Collapse the Tripod

Unlock the mid-level spreader. Push the legs

together, collapsing the mid-level spreader.

2 Lower Center Column (if raised)

Release the center column locking knob. Using

the hand crank, lower the center column all the

way down. Secure the locking knob and fold the

hand crank down.

4 Shorten Legs

Release the flip-locks and slide each leg section

to its closed position. Secure the flip-locks.

Release the pan and tilt locks and fold the tilt/

pan bar toward the legs.

All images are for illustrative purposes only.

Your tripod may look slightly different.

Center Column

Lock Knob

Magnus offers a spare or replacement quick-release plate for the VT-100/200/300 tripod head. Having a

quick-release plate attached to the camera’s base at all times allows you to attach or remove the camera from

the tripod without having to waste time fumbling with the threaded mount. Your VT-100/200/300 Tripod

includes one quick-release plate, but you may want to have spares for other cameras. The Magnus VT-QRP10

(for VT-100/200) or QRP30 (for VT300) has a 1/4˝-20 mounting stud and a retractable register pin for correct

camera positioning. The anti-skid mounting surface stabilizes the camera.

ONE (1) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Magnus provides a limited warranty that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship to the original purchaser under normal use for a

period of one (1) year from the original purchase date or thirty (30) days after replacement whichever occurs later. Our responsibility with respect to this

limited warranty shall be limited solely to repair or replacement, at its option, of any product which fails during normal consumer use. To obtain warranty

coverage during the Warranty Period, contact your place of purchase (“Seller”) to obtain a return merchandise authorization (“RMA”) number, and return

to Seller the defective product along with proof of purchase and the RMA number. This warranty does not extend to damage or failure which results from

misuse, neglect, accident, alteration, abuse, improper installation or maintenance. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, MAGNUS 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 which vary from state to state.

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Quick-Release Plate for VT-100/200/300 Tripod