Glossary

Dolly Wheeled cart that holds a tripod so you can smoothly move it- ususally used in studios for video production. Does not work well on capret, tile or uneven floors. Best with smooth studio flooring. Leg Lock Clamp that lcoks the legs into position. Also called Leg Clamp, Leg Locking Collar. Main Casting The main part that holds the tripod or head together. Spider Brace Connecting the Center Column to the legs to add stability

Tripod Part Names

Head Pan Handle Tilt Quick Release Plate Top Plate Center Column Center Column Lock Knob Accessory Port Main Casting Spider Leg Brace Leg Extension button Leg lock Leg Collar Flip Lever Snap Lever Twist Lock Monopod Leg Spike Foot Rubber Foot

Head Types

Ball Head Pan Head 3 Way Head 2 Way Head Geared Head Monopod Head Video Head

Parts Codes

No Code, Black for castings or silver or black for tubes. Bluk tubes will have B at end of part number C01 Classic Black colored parts
C87 Painted Green colored parts
L1 International Versions
L2 North American Versions
TB Twist Black TD Twist Silver CHB Black on lightstand tubes