Rock Solid Beta 180 Carbon - Tripod ROLLEI - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Professional tripod
Brand	Rollei
Model	Rock Solid Beta 180 Carbon
Material	Carbon
Maximum height (estimated)	180 cm
Minimum height	Low position possible with short column
Center column	Adjustable, with 3D lock and short column included
Leg angle	3 positions (high, medium, low) individually adjustable
Locking system	Quick-release lever with Allen key adjustment
Feet	Universal rubber with retractable metal spikes
Hook	Retractable hook for counterweight
Safety	Automatic safety lock, anti-twist screw
Side arm function	Yes, for macro and nature photography
Graduated markings	Yes, for leg length selection
Handle	Foam grip on legs
Power supply	None (manual)
Maintenance	Tighten the locking lever with Allen key if necessary, do not exceed 45°
Spare parts available	Standard and short center column, base plate, ballast hook

Frequently Asked Questions - Rock Solid Beta 180 Carbon ROLLEI

How to adjust the leg angle of the tripod?

Pull the lever at the top of each leg to adjust the angle. Three positions are available: high, medium, and low. Each leg can be adjusted independently to adapt to uneven terrain.

How to use the short center column?

Loosen the screw under the base plate using a 3 mm Allen key (max 45° rotation). Remove the base plate and ballast hook. Replace the standard column with the short column. Retighten the base plate. The short column allows reaching a very low position for macro photography.

How to invert the center column?

Unlock the center column by turning the locking knob. Remove it completely, then reinsert it upside down. You can also use it horizontally as a side arm. Make sure to attach a counterweight to prevent tipping.

How to use the tripod in low position?

Use the short center column (see previous question). You can also spread the legs to the lowest angle and lower the center column as much as possible. The tripod allows horizontal adjustments at 360° and vertical adjustments at 180°.

How to attach a counterweight to the tripod?

Use the retractable hook under the center column. Hang a bag or suitable weight to stabilize the tripod, especially when the column is extended laterally or at height. This prevents the equipment from tipping over.

How to tighten a locking lever that loosens?

Use the provided Allen key to tighten the lever screw. Do not exceed a 45° rotation, otherwise you risk damaging the tubes. Excessive tightening may result in loss of warranty.

How does the automatic safety lock work?

Insert the short column into the tripod, then turn the automatic locking knob 120° counterclockwise. The lock engages automatically to prevent accidental column fall. To remove, turn again 120° in the same direction.

How to switch to side arm mode?

Unlock the center column and tilt it horizontally using the tilt lock knob. Watch the center of gravity: attach a counterweight to prevent tipping. This mode is ideal for macro photography and nature shooting.

How to change the center column?

Loosen the screw under the base plate with a 3 mm Allen key (45° max). Remove the base plate and ballast hook. Take out the center column. Insert the new column (standard or short). Retighten the base plate. For the short column, note that it has a backup at the bottom: turn the safety lock to remove it.

How to clean and maintain the tripod?

Clean the tubes and feet with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid harsh solvents. Regularly check the tightness of levers and screws. If levers loosen, retighten them with the Allen key (no more than 45°). Store the tripod in a dry place to prevent corrosion.

USER MANUAL Rock Solid Beta 180 Carbon ROLLEI

in German | English | French | Spanish | Italian | Portuguese | Chinese (traditional and simplified)

Rock Solid Tripods Beta and Gamma 180

Carbon or Aluminium

User Guide for Professional Universal Tripod with Built-In 3-Way Center Column

1 Non-slip platform
Pull out
Before the tripod will be folded, Align the center column to the mark shown on the shoulder.
4 Leg angle adjustment
5 Foam hand grip
6 Hook for counter weight
7 Adjustment for quick lock: If the quick lock loosens after prologed use, use the allen wrench to tighten.

Attention: Do not tighten the screws more than 45 degree. Otherwise the quick locks or the tripod leg can be damaged. The the warranty expires!

8 Anti-twist screws for secure fixing
9 Y-tube center column
10 Locking knob
11 Use the two 4 mm allen wrenches to tighten the screws if they loosen.
12 Quick locking system
13 Pull out the leg
14 Printed scale: Easy to set up leg tube length
Rubber feet with integrated Spikes: The universal rubber foot is ideal for every ground that needs a stable stand. The spikes are designed to be used in a wet or soft soil

Push the leg angle adjustment knob to set different angles individually on every leg:

High

Medium

Low

Attention: Please lock the 3-Way lock if the 3-way function as lateral arm is not used. Therefore the center column will keep the right position and won't get scratched.

CORRECT! Wrong!

1
1

1 3-WAY LOCK
Center Column Lock

Short center column for lowest position

To change the center column, loosen the screw below the platform by using the 3mm allen wrench (A). One turn is enough to loosen the platform. Then unscrew the platform (B) as well as the hook at the bottom of the center column. Remove the standard center column and insert the short one. Afterwards screw on the platform again. Please note that the short center column has a safety lock at the bottom. If you want to take out the short center column you need to bring the safety lock into a position that the center column can be removed.

To use the tripod in the lowest position please use the short center column. It provides 360 degrees horizontal and 180 degrees vertical adjustments.

1 Center column locking knob
2 Tilt locking knob
Pan locking knob

Auto Safety Lock

Insert the auto safety lock to the slot of tripod, rotate the short center column anticlockwise to 120 degrees, push the short center column to the slot of tripod. The auto safety lock will lock automatically and prevent the short center column for accidentally fall off. Rotate the auto safety lock anticlockwise to 120 degrees then pull out the short center column.

1 Rotate the lock
2 Take out or insert
3 Auto Safety Lock

Horizontal position for lateral arm,

please be aware of the gravity to avoid that the tripod will fall down.

3-Way Center Column with anti-twist

The center column can be used up side down, vertical or horizontal as a lateral arm for nature and macro photography. It allows 360^ horizontal an 180^ vertical adjustment. The column can be positioned and set-up quickly with the locking knob.

Note:

To avoid any damages of the photographic equipment through an overturning of the tripod when shooting with laterally unfolded center column, the tripod should always be secured with an appropriate counterweight.

www.rollei.com/social

For Asia

分銷: Rollei HK Limited

香港九龍觀塘成業街7號

寧晋中心 17/F D2

Tel [phone]

Fax [phone]

Email [e-mail]

分销：RolleiHKLimited

香港九龙观塘成业街7号

宁晋中心 17/F D2

Tel [phone]

Fax [phone]

Email [e-mail]

www.cn.rollei.com/social