Master XC-M 525 Column Tilt Adapter

The Master XC-M 525 Column Tilt Adapter is an accessory item designed for the Master XC-M 525 aluminum and XC-M 525C carbon fiber tripods. This tilt adapter expands the capabilities of your tripod's center column by allowing it to tilt up to 90 degrees up and down, essentially transforming it into an adjustable boom.

This accessory item is produced by Master, a company that specializes in producing high-quality camera equipment and accessories. The Master XC-M 525 Column Tilt Adapter is a relatively affordable accessory that is available for purchase from a variety of retailers, including Master's website and camera equipment stores.

Adding the Master XC-M 525 Column Tilt Adapter to your setup can provide you with greater flexibility and control over your camera positioning, making it easier to capture shots from different angles. This adapter is easy to install and comes with detailed instructions.

The  Master XC-M 525 Column Tilt Adapter is an affordable and versatile accessory that expands the already impressive capabilities of the Master XC-M 525 and XC-M 525C tripods. It's easy-to-install and will allow you to capture shots from a variety of angles, making it a perfect addition to any photographer's toolkit.

Product Features in Detail

Master XC-M 525 Column Tilt Adapter

The Master 4028 Column Tilt Adapter expands the capability of your XC-M 525 or XC-M 528 tripod (both aluminum and carbon fiber versions) by giving its center column the freedom to tilt 180° (90° up & 90° down). This adapter essentially converts your XC-M's center column into a multi-position, adjustable boom.

Just unscrew the weight hook from the center column, loosen the center column twist lock and slide it out of the tripod. Replace it with the 4028 Column Tilt Adapter, tighten the twist lock, and open the flip lock on the Column Tilt Adapter. Insert the center column and close the flip lock. This conversion can easily be done in less than 30 seconds!

Once your XC-M 525 or XC-M 528 has been converted, you can reinstall the weight hook to the bottom of the adapter and add weight for more stability. A second, retractable weight hook is included with this adapter which you can use at the end of the boom (end of the center column) to counterweight your camera. 

To operate the boom, loosen the main knob on the 4028 Adapter while holding your camera, and then tilt the assembly into whatever position you like before tightening the knob. To rotate the boom, loosen the twist lock on the yoke of the tripod and spin the adapter. To extend or retract the boom, use the twist lock on the column to adjust its upper stage.

This adapter has a number of teeth machined within its joint to provide excellent holding power in various tilt positions. Be sure to tighten the adapter's main knob before you release your camera to prevent it from falling. 

The 4028 Column Tilt Adapter can be installed and used permanently on your XC-M tripod, if you prefer, as it can achieve the same vertical position as the normal center column when needed.

It's great for macro work, extending your camera over a tabletop or a flowing creek. And it makes other tripods highly jealous.