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CTT-1000

3-Section Carbon-Fiber Tabletop Tripod

You’re on steady ground®

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Thank you for choosing Oben!

The Oben CTT tripod is a sturdy and high-quality

carbon-fiber tabletop tripod that provides a compact

and secure platform for vlogging, mobile, and low-

angle photography. This tripod oers a variety of

options ideal for the photographer on the go. Twist-

locking adjustable legs make this tripod quick to set

up and simple to operate.

The 11-pound weight capacity makes the tripod

ideal for cameras from smartphones to full-featured

DSLRs. The included ballhead is outfitted with an

Arca-compatible quick-release plate for rapid camera

mounting and swapping. And for uneven or soft

surfaces, the nonskid rubber feet can be removed to

expose spiked feet.

An extender is included for extra height, and it can

even be used as a selfie stick. The CTT-1000 tripod is

a great addition to the camera bag of photographers

and vloggers who insist on portability and rapid

deployment.

INTRODUCTION

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Key Features _____________________________________ 4-7

Ballhead Operation ______________________________ 8-12

Mounting the Ballhead ___________________________ 8

Mounting the Quick-Release Plate to the Camera __ 9

Mounting the Camera and Quick-Release Plate to the Ballhead __ 10

Main Locking Knob Operation _____________________11

Panoramic Base ________________________________ 12

Tripod Operation _________________________________12-14

Leg Length Adjustment __________________________ 12

Leg Angle Adjustment ___________________________ 13

Attaching the Extender __________________________ 13

Spiked Feet _____________________________________ 14

Specifications ____________________________________ 14

Warnings __________________________________________ 15

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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KEY FEATURES

C

E

D

B

A

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A 1/4-20 mounting screw

B 3-angle leg adjustment

C Leg adjustment twist locks

D Rubber/spiked Feet

E Extender/selfie stick

Also Included: 3/8-16 to 1/4-20 reducer bushings (×2)

Hex keys (×2)

KEY FEATURES

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KEY FEATURES

A

B

C

F

D

H

G

E

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KEY FEATURES

Quick-release plate

1/4-20 mounting screw

Quick-release knob

Vertical bubble level

90° notch

Locking knob

Pan knob

Panoramic base with 360° markings

A

B

F

G

H

E

D

C

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OPERATIONOPERATION

Ballhead Operation

MOUNTING THE BALLHEAD

During normal operation, the

ballhead will occasionally have

to be removed. To mount it back

onto the tripod:

1. Align the ballhead socket with

the tripod mounting screw.

2. Rotate the ballhead clockwise

onto the tripod, and tighten it

by hand.

Note: To use the ballhead with a

tripod that has a 3/8-16 threaded

mounting post, remove the reducer

bushing from the ballhead’s

mounting socket.

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OPERATIONOPERATION

MOUNTING THE QUICK-RELEASE

PLATE TO THE CAMERA

The quick-release plate has

a 1/4-20 screw that fits most

cameras.

1. Loosen the quick-release

knob by turning it

counterclockwise, and

remove the quick-release

plate from the ballhead.

2. Screw the plate onto the

bottom of the camera.

3. Use the D-ring, a slotted

screwdriver, or a coin to

tighten the screw into the

camera’s socket.

Warning: Some manufacturers’

plates do not meet our

specifications and may not lock

your equipment securely in

the Oben quick-release clamp.

Test any camera and lens

plates made by manufacturers

other than Oben to ensure

compatibility.

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OPERATION

Ballhead Operation (continued)

MOUNTING THE CAMERA AND QUICK-

RELEASE PLATE TO THE BALLHEAD

Make sure that all knobs on the

ballhead are tightened, except for

the quick-release knob.

1. Turn the quick-release knob

counterclockwise until it stops.

2. Mount the camera to the

ballhead by sliding one edge of

the quick-release plate into the

ballhead. Then lower the other

side until the quick-release

plate is lying flat in the quick-

release clamp.

Note: Make sure the mounting

screw’s D-ring is flush with the

bottom of the plate.

3. Turn the quick-release knob

clockwise to lock the plate.

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OPERATION

MAIN LOCKING KNOB OPERATION

The main locking knob locks

and unlocks the ballhead, which

allows for changing the position of

the camera.

Always use one hand to secure

the camera while adjusting the

ballhead, and make sure the lock

is engaged before letting go of the

camera.

Note: To adjust the tension in a tight

space, or if something is blocking

your ability to turn the knob, pull the

knob out, reposition it so it can turn

without interference, and release

it. The knob will engage and can be

loosened.

Use the 90° notch to quickly

switch between landscape and

portrait orientations.

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Ballhead Operation (continued)

Tripod Operation

PANORAMIC BASE

The base of the ballhead can be

independently rotated 360°. Use

the degree markings on the base

of the ballhead to accurately

set up panoramic shots.

1. Twist the pan knob

counterclockwise to

unlock the base.

2. Rotate the base to the desired

position, and then lock the base

by turning the knob clockwise.

LEG LENGTH ADJUSTMENT

To independently adjust

the height of each leg,

do the following:

1. Loosen the twist locks enough

so that the legs can be adjusted.

Note: Don’t over-loosen

the twist locks.

2. Adjust the leg to the

desired height.

3. Tighten the twist locks to

secure the leg in place.

OPERATION

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LEG ANGLE ADJUSTMENT

For stable support when

shooting on an uneven surface,

or for low-angle shots, each

leg can be adjusted to 3 preset

angles. To set the leg angle:

1. Lift the angle adjustment lock.

2. Set the angle of the leg to one

of the three preset positions.

3. Press in the release

lock to secure the leg at

the desired angle.

ATTACHING THE EXTENDER

The included extender provides

up to 12.25 inches of height to the

tripod. To attach the extender:

1. Unscrew the ballhead,

and attach the extender

by screwing it onto the

tripod’s mounting post.

2. Attach the ballhead to the

extender’s mounting post, or

attach a camera or other piece

of gear directly to the extender.

Note: The extender comes with

an installed 3/8-16 to 1/4-20

reducer bushing. To use it with a

tripod that has a 3/8-16 threaded

mounting post, remove the bushing

from the extender’s socket.

3. Adjust the extender height

with the two twist locks.

OPERATION

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OPERATION

SPIKED FEET

The rubber nonskid feet are for

use indoors or on flat surfaces. The

spikes are for soft ground, grass,

sand, and uneven terrain.

To expose the spikes, remove the

rubber feet by pulling them o.

Tripod Operation (continued)

Specifications

Maximum Load 11 lb. (5 kg)

Maximum Height 15.5 in. (39.4 cm)

Minimum Height 4.2 in. (10.7 cm)

Folded Length 10.4 in. (26.4 cm)

Weight 0.98 lb. (444 g)

Leg Sections 3

Maximum Height with Extender 27.7 in. (70.4 cm)

Ballhead Dual action

Quick-Release Plate Arca compatible

Spikes Yes

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WARNINGS

!Warnings:

• Do not exceed the tripod’s maximum

load capacity (see Specifications).

• Ensure that all appropriate locks

are engaged when necessary.

• This tripod should be used only

in temperatures between -22°F

and 140°F (-30°C and 60°C).

• Do not use this tripod in salt water.

Dry the tripod o if it becomes wet.

• Remove the camera from the

tripod during transport.

• Keep the tripod out of reach of children.

• To avoid injury, always support your

device or camera with one hand

while adjusting height and locking

the twist lock with the other hand.

• All images are for illustrative purposes only.

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