


SLIK “Ball Head 800” (made in Thailand factory) received “Good Design Awards” (G-Mark) by The MITI of Japan. SLIK tripod model “U 8000” (made in Thailand factory) received “Good Design Awards” (G-Mark) by The MITI of Japan. and the single company was named SLIK CORPORATION. The unique trigger style Ball Head “AF2100” received “Good Design Award” (G-Mark) by the MITI of Japan. as established and a factory constructed in the suburb of Bangkok, Thailand to meet the increasing demands for good quality inexpensive tripods without using any outside manufacturing. It received “Good Design Award”(G-Mark) by the MITI of Japan in this year. SLIK started to sell the new model “88M” tripod, which has various functions that are commonplace today, such as the simple movement from low position to high position, lever leg locks, quick release shoe system, etc. The letter of “SLICK” in our company name was changed to “SLIK”. to focus exclusively on sales of the products. was created as a separate business entity from SLICK Tripod Co., Ltd. SLICK “Master Deluxe” and SLICK “Goodman Ace” tripods received “Good Design Awards” (G-Mark) by The Ministory of International Trade and Industry (MITI) of Japan. The “Hidaka” factory was constructed newly in Saitama Prefecture, Japan for the mass production.

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and at the same time, SLICK introduced “SLICK Master” tripod for professional and press photographers especially. Mr.Shiraishi founded SLICK Elevator Tripod Co., Ltd. The first brand name was “ALPS” and then, it had been changed to “SLICK” in the beginning of 1950s. Robust leg lock system that can operate quickly and easily.Mr.Takatoshi Shiraishi, a mechanical engineer and photography enthusiast, began designing and creating his own tripods by himself in the suburb of Tokyo, Japan when he was 23 years old. Leg angle adjustable from a high position to a low position. One lever operation of the quick release lock allows fast mounting and un-mounting of the camera.Ĭorresponding to both U1/4 and U3/8 head mounting screws. The 3-way pan head has a metal quick release plate that positively locks into the head. The tripod kit comes with the ABLE 300DX Pan Head, a compact and all-metal, this head has the strength and durability to handle many digital and 35 mm cameras and lenses. This gives you the ability to photograph with the camera just a few inches off the ground. Combined with the SLIK ABLE 300DX Short Column and the tripod can be lowered to 470mm for low angle or macro photography.įor even lower angle photography the standard gearless center column can be reversed so the head is at the bottom of the center column. These leg locks also allow you to lower the height of the tripod. 3 position adjustable angle leg locks make for easy set up on uneven ground or steps. The legs of the ABLE 300DX extend and retract securely, loosen and tighten the leg lock knob to extend or shorten them. Built with photo enthusiasts and students in mind, the SLIK ABLE 300DX is a durable tripod with classic features.
