Quickstart Guide
Here's a quickstart guide to help you setup your OverHead Pro Kit. If you purchased the Arm, the same instructions should apply.
For any additional questions, feedback on this guide, or issues with your product, please feel free to contact hello@getoverheadpro.com.
How to Assemble the OverHead Pro Tripod Kit (with a Smartphone)
Extend tripod legs
Flip to unlock
Pull to extend legs
Flip back to lock
Adjust height
Unscrew knob
Pull up column (and tighten via knob)
Remove ballhead
Unscrew ballhead (ensure knob on ballhead is tight)
Carefully remove ballhead
Add arm
Align with column screw
Arm not fitting another tripod? Click here.
Tighten screw to secure arm base
Adjust arm
Pull out arm to desired overhead length
Tighten knobs to secure arm grip
Add ballhead to arm end
Align with arm screw
Screw in
Adjust ballhead angle
Adjust ballhead angle and tighten knob to secure
Remove plate
Rotate latch upwards to unlock
Rotate knob upwards to pop off & remove plate
Add smartphone clip to plate
Align plate screw with smartphone clip
Note: newer models use an upgraded smartphone clip, as shown below. This clip is more durable, made of a heavier plastic with metal clamp guides. The same steps for installing the smartphone clip apply.
Use plate screw handle to tighten
Add plate back to ballhead
Insert plate back into casing
Rotate knob downwards to pop-in plate
Rotate latch downwards to lock
Add smartphone
Slide into smartphone clip
Place level on smartphone to spot-check angle
Turn ballhead knob to fine-tune angle
How to Add a DSLR Camera to the OverHead Arm
Align plate screw with DSLR camera screw
Use plate screw handle to tighten
Add plate back to ballhead and lock with knobs and latch
Place level on DSLR camera spot-check angle
Turn ballhead knob for fine angle adjustments
How To Add A Counter-Weight
If your tripod appears to be unbalanced, counter weights are strongly recommended to secure your setup,
Add a counter-weight to the OverHead Arm
Add a weighted bag to the opposite arm end
How To Over-Extend The Tripod Leg Angle
Pull out clip on leg
Rotate leg out to over-extend angle
How To Secure Tripod Legs in Soft Ground
Rotate leg ends to expose spikes
How To Attach A Smartphone or DSLR Camera Directly To The Arm
Check to see if your arm has two screw types at each end. If so, screw in a smartphone clip or DSLR camera directly to the 1/4" screw on the arm.
If your arm does not have 1/4" ending, add a thick 3/8" female to 1/4" male screw adapter (included for select single OverHead Arm purchases only) to the end of the arm
Screw in smartphone clip
Add smartphone
Attach arm to 1/4" tripod base screw
Method 1
Attach the metal convert screw adapter (included in single OverHead Arm purchases only) to the tripod base or tripod screw adapter. Use screwdriver or coin to tighten.
Method 2
Remove ballhead and add a thin 1/4" female to 3/8"male screw adapter over tripod base
Place arm over adapter and install
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