V35P - Tripod Camgear - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Professional Tripod
Brand	Camgear
Model	V35P
Maximum Height	170 cm
Minimum Height	35 cm
Folded Length	85 cm
Weight	5.2 kg
Maximum Load	30 kg
Leg Sections	3
Lock Type	Flip locks
Head Type	Fluid head (optional, not included)
Material	Aluminum alloy
Bubble Level	Yes
Spreader	Mid-level spreader
Feet	Spiked feet with rubber pads
Power Supply	None (manual operation)
Maintenance	Clean with dry cloth; lubricate moving parts as needed
Safety	Ensure locks are tight before use; avoid overloading
Spare Parts Availability	Contact Camgear authorized service centers
Repairability	Modular design; parts can be replaced individually

Frequently Asked Questions - V35P Camgear

What is the maximum load capacity of the Camgear V35P tripod?

The Camgear V35P tripod supports up to 30 kg of load.

Does the V35P come with a fluid head?

The V35P is a tripod only; the fluid head is sold separately. Camgear offers compatible heads.

What is the folded length of the V35P?

The tripod folds to approximately 85 cm for transport.

How do I clean and maintain my Camgear V35P?

Wipe with a dry cloth after use. Periodically lubricate the leg locks and spreader mechanism with silicone spray.

Can I use the V35P for video or still photography?

Yes, it is suitable for both. Its sturdy construction and load capacity make it ideal for heavy cameras and long lenses.

What is the minimum working height?

The minimum height is 35 cm with the legs fully spread.

How many leg sections does the V35P have?

It has 3 leg sections with flip locks for quick setup.

Are replacement parts available for the V35P?

Yes, Camgear provides spare parts through authorized service centers. Common parts include leg locks and rubber feet.

What type of spreader does the V35P use?

It uses a mid-level spreader for stability.

Is the V35P compatible with other brand heads?

Yes, it has a standard 75mm or 100mm bowl (check your model) and can use heads from other brands with the same interface.

USER MANUAL V35P Camgear

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Content

Safety 4

Left View 5

Right View 6

Installation 7

Illuminated Level Bubble 7

Mounting and Leveling the Head 7

Mounting and Dismounting the Camera 8

Mounting and Adjusting the Pan Bar 9

Configuring the Pan Bar 9

Balancing the Payload 10

Adjusting the Centre of Gravity (C of G) 10

Adjusting the Counterbalance 12

Adjusting the Drags 14

Transportation 14

Maintenance 15

Safety

Important information on the safe installation and operation of these products. Read this information before operating the products.

For your personal safety, read these instructions. Do not operate the product if you do not understand how to use it safely.

Save these instructions for future reference.

Warning Symbols Used in these Instructions

Where there is a risk of personal injury, injury to others, or damage to tripod system or associated equipment, comments appear, highlighted by the word 'WARNING!'. And supported by the warning triangle symbol.

Where there is a risk of damage to the product, associated equipment, process or surroundings, comments appear supported by the word 'CAUTION!'. And supported by the warning triangle symbol.

Health and Safety

WARNING! Risk of personal injury or injury to others. All personnel must be fully trained and adhere to correct manual handling techniques and Health & Safety regulations. It is the responsibility of the local organisation to enforce safe working practices at all times.

Mounting and Installation

WARNING! Do not install a head to a tripod that cannot support the combined mass weight of the head and its full payload.

WARNING! Risk of finger entrapment. Do not place fingers between the platform and the body of the fluid head.

CAUTION! Always lock the pan and tilt brakes when the camera is mounted but not in use or when levelling the fluid head on the tripod.

CAUTION! Hold the camera securely when mounting or dismounting camera from the fluid head and when making adjustments to the tripod height or footprint.

CAUTION! Always hold the pan bar when making adjustments to the counterbalance or camera position. Do not use the pan bar to lift or move the tripod and fluid head.

CAUTION! Do not attach heavy items to the pan bar and always remove the camera before transporting.

1	Tilt brake
2	Quick release lock lever
3	Quick release safety button
4	Counterbalance control
5	Payload range shifter (boost button)
6	Battery compartment for level bubble
7	Illuminated level bubble
8	Tilt drag control
9	Rosette for left pan bar

Right View

1	Wedge plate
2	Sliding plate
3	Pan brake
4	Pan drag control
5	Bowl clamp
6	Sliding plate lock lever
7	Rosette for right pan bar

Installation (1-8)

Illuminated Level Bubble

The fluid head is fitted with an illuminating level bubble which allows easy levelling in poor lighting conditions. The illumination is activated by firmly tapping the button and will automatically switch off after approximately 60 seconds.

Mounting and Leveling the Head

1. Apply the pan and tilt brakes and hold the head firmly with one hand.
2. Remove the bowl clamp and place the fluid head on the tripod refitting the bowl clamp loosely. Tighten the tie down and check the level bubble remains central when the head is rotated through a full 360°.

Installation (2/8)

Mounting and Dismounting the Camera

1. Apply the pan and tilt brakes.

2. Hold the camera plate or camera with one hand. Grasp the quick release lever with your thumb and index finger and pull down the safety button.

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1. With the safety button held down, move the lever as far as possible to the left.

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1. The camera plate or camera will be released from the sliding plate.

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1. Attach the camera plate to the camera around its centre of gravity.

2. Mount the camera plate and camera onto the sliding plate. It will lock automatically and the lever will click audibly back.

Installation (3/8)

Mounting and Adjusting the Pan Bar

Fit and adjust the pan bar to the desired position, tighten the clamp lever ensuring the teeth mesh fully.

To adjust the position of the pan bar, loosen the clamp lever sufficiently to allow the rosettes to rotate without attaching the teeth of rosette.

Configuring the Pan Bar

As standard, the pan bar is configured to mount on the right hand side of the fluid head. The pan bar can be configured for left hand

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Installation (4/8)

Balancing the Payload

Before operating the fluid head, the payload (camera, lens and any other fitted accessories) must be correctly balanced to ensure safe and reliable operation.

WARNING! When balancing the payload, it is important to be aware of the potential danger that an unbalanced payload will fall away suddenly. Maintain a firm hold on the payload until the balance is set correctly.

WARNING! Risk of finger entrapment. Do not place fingers between the platform and the body of the fluid head.

CAUTION! Always hold the pan bar when making adjustments to the counterbalance or camera position.

CAUTION! The camera, pan bars and all fitted accessories must be mounted in their operational position before balancing the head. Any equipment fitted or adjusted later can break the balance status of the fluid head.

Adjusting the Centre of Gravity (C of G)

Before adjusting the counterbalance, the centre of gravity (C of G) of the payload must be centred precisely over the axis of the fluid head.

CAUTION! Ensure that the fluid head is level before adjusting the centre of gravity.

1. Apply the tiltl brake and adjust the tilt drag to "1". Set the counterbalance control to lowest step, switch off the payload range shifter (boost button) and keep holding the camera. Note moving the counterbalance from one setting to another requires the head to pass the horizontal position to take affect.

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1. Estimate the overall weight of the payload. Based on the overall weight, switch one boost button or numbers of boost buttons on as appropriate. Note switching the boost buttons takes affect as the fluid head passes the horizontal position.

V15P (with one boost button)

Button off	0-11.2 kg/0-24.7 lbs
Button on	9.3-20.5 kg/20.5-45.2 lbs

V20P (with one boost button)

Button off	0-16.8 kg/0-37 lbs
Button on	9.3-26.1 kg/20.5-57.5 lbs

V20S (with two boost buttons)

Two button off	0-11.2 kg/0-24.7 lbs
One button on	9.3-20.5 kg/20.5-45.2 lbs
Two button on	18.6-29.8 kg/41-65.7 lbs

V25P (with two boost buttons)

Two button off	0-16.8 kg/0-37 lbs
One button on	9.3-26.1 kg/20.5-57.5 lbs
Two button on	18.6-35.4 kg/41-78 lbs

V35P (with three boost buttons)

Three button off	0-16.8 kg/0-37 lbs
One button on	9.3-26.1 kg/20.5-57.5 lbs
Two button on	18.6-35.4 kg/41-78 lbs
Three button on	27.9-44.7 kg/61.5-98.5 lbs

1. Hold the pan bar firmly, disengage the tilt brake. Observe how the payload moves and where it stops. If the platform stops in a horizontal position (camera pointing directly forward) or falls away evenly in either direction, the balance is correct. (Figure 1)
2. If the payload falls away in either direction (front or back heavy):

(A) Unlock the sliding balance plate by pushing back the red lever underneath the balance plate as far as possible. (Figure 2)

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Installation (6/8)

(B) If the payload tilts backwards, slide it towards the front of the fluid head. Re-lock the sliding balance plate.

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(C) If the payload tilts forwards, slide it towards the rear of the fluid head. Re-lock the sliding balance plate.

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(D) Re-check the movement of the payload. If further adjustment is required, repeat steps (A) to (C).

Adjusting the Counterbalance

The fluid head is equipped with payload range shifter (boost button) and multiple step counterbalance adjuster to accurately balance the payload.

Note: Moving the counterbalance from one setting to another requires the head to pass the horizontal position to take affect.

1. Set the counterbalance adjustment knob to the mid-range setting.

Installation (7/8)

1. Tilt the payload approximately 30^ in both directions and release it. If the payload stays in the same position when released, the payload is correctly balanced.

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1. If the payload continues to move backwards when released, the balance is set too low. Raise the balance adjuster setting by one increment and retest.

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1. If the payload continues to move upwards when released, the balance is set too high. Lower the balance adjuster setting by one increment and retest.

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Installation (8/8)

1. Tilt the payload through positive and negative angles of travel, checking that the payload remains at any angle of tilt unsupported.

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Note: If the payload angle falls away, repeat the balancing procedure (step 3 or 4) until balance is achieved.

Adjusting the Drags

The fluid head is equipped with multiple tilt and pan step drag controls. The drags help to eliminate jerks and vibrations when moving the fluid head during filming. The drags can also be fully disengaged.

CAUTION! Always set the drag to the index positions. Setting the drag between index positions can cause serious damage to the fluid head.

1. Turn the pan and tilt drag to the required index position by aligning the index figure with the dot mark. Turn the brakes off and engage the drag by slowly panning or tilting the camera.
2. Turn the drag controls to the 1 position to switch off the drag completely.

Transportation Head Settings

To ensure smooth and reliable operation over the long life of the fluid head, the following settings should be applied during transportation or periods of storage:

Pan & Tilt Brake	OFF
Counterbalance	Maximum Step
Pan & Tilt Drags	Maximum Step

Transporting with the Attached Pan Bar

To transport the fluid head with the pan bar attached, stow in the vertical position with the tripod legs to prevent damage.

Cleaning

Clean the fluid head regularly using a soft cloth. For heavier dirt use a soft brush and a mild detergent.

Changing the Battery

V12 fluid head is equipped the illuminated bubble level which is powered by two standard type button cell (CR1220, 3 V) located in the battery holder, which can be taken out by hand.

CAUTION! Make sure the correct polarity of the battery when replacing.

Routine Maintenance

Periodically operate the horizontal and vertical drags through their full range of indexing to ensure the engaging pins in fluid head stay lubricated.