Figure 5
XC-M shown in it Monopod State
Each of the 3 XC-M legs can be
detached
UNDERSTANDING THE MODULAR SYSTEM
Your XC-M is part of a larger, modular system. More information about all kinds of accessories for modifying
and enhancing your tripod can be found at www.XC-M.promaster.com. Many of these accessories will
improve your XC-M’s capabilities for certain shooting situations such as macro photography, setting up in
snow or sand, and more. In this section of the manual we explain a few key features of the XC-M tripod that
you should understand as they relate to its modular nature.
1) REMOVABLE FEET
Your XC-M tripod has 3 high quality semi-soft Removable Feet which are great for general purpose use,
indoors or out. Each of these feet is removable. When removed, a Threaded Ferrule is exposed which can be
connected to other, modular accessories (see gure 8). In particular, the ProMaster 3510 All Terrain Feet can
be attached for a greater range of use in challenging conditions. If you happen to lose or wear out one of the
original Removable Feet a replacement set of feet can be purchased from any high quality ProMaster dealer.
Just ask for product number 3503 if you have an XC-M522 or product number 3510 if you have an XC-M 525
tripod.
To remove one of the Removable Feet, you should take ahold of it and pull it away from the tripod leg as you
wiggle and twist it. Removing a foot is not particularly easy! They are designed to stay on your tripod and
not get lost. If you do remove them and replace them with a modular accessory, the new feet will screw into
the exposed Threaded Ferrules at the bottom of each leg.
2) THE MD PLATE
A small quick release plate comes pre-attached to the Yoke of your XC-M tripod. It is called an MD Plate, which
stands for “Mini Dovetail Plate” (see gure 9). This plate is designed for lightning fast attachment of accesso-
ries. You will need to purchase an MD Clamp (product 3573) to use the MD Plate properly. The MD Clamp can
be pre-connected to accessories such as a ex arm and LED light. When you want to use the accessory you
simply attach the MD Clamp to the XC-M tripod using its MD Plate. It takes just seconds.
The MD Plate is designed to remain on your tripod at all times. It adds minimal weight and is quite discrete. If
you choose to remove the MD Plate the Yoke Port will be exposed. You should not make a habit of connecting
accessories to this port as it can eventually wear out the threads and is ideally designed for use with the
included MD Plate. If you should lose your MD Plate a replacement can be purchased from a ProMaster dealer.
Just ask for product 3685.
3) THE STRAP SLOT
Machined into the yoke of your XC-M tripod is a convenient Yoke Strap Slot (see gure 10). Upon rst opening
the box you probably noticed the Tool Kit is attached to this slot. You can continue using the slot it for this
purpose. The Yoke Strap Slot also allows for some convenient carrying methods using either the ProMaster
3580 Shoulder Strap or the ProMaster 3587 Hipster & Strap. You can connect other items to the tripod yoke
using this slot as well.
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