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FEIYUTECH AK4500 Instructions Manual

3-axis stabilized handheld gimbal for camera
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  • Page 1 3-Axis Stabilized Handheld Gimbal for Camera Instructions EN V 1.1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Catalogue 1. 4500 Overview 2. Start to Use 2.1 Positioning Lock 2.2 Battery Charging 2.3 Battery Installation 2.4 Handle Installation 2.5 Versatile Arm Installation 2.6. Camera Installation 2.7 Gimbal Balance 2.8 Power on / off 3. Download and connect App 4.
  • Page 3 AK4500 is designed with function buttons and LCD touch screen, which can switch the gimbal working mode, control the rotation and parameters setting with one hand. The camera shutter cable as equipped can be used to directly control the photography, video recording and follow focus on gimbal.

  • Page 4: Overview

    1. 4500 Overview * This product does not include the camera. 1/4 inch thread hole Anti-drop column Quick Tilt axis release Secondary plate quick release plate Tilt axis Secondary positioning quick release lock Cross plate safety lock Cross arm Sliding arm lock screw lock screw Sliding arm...

  • Page 5: Start To Use

    2. Start to Use TIPS (1) Please install the camera before power on the gimbal. (2) When the battery is low, please charge the battery. (3) When not in use, turn off the gimbal and then remove the batteries. 2.1 Positioning Lock Each of the three rotating axis has one positioning lock for convenient lock to balance and storage.

  • Page 6: Battery Installation

    2.3 Battery Installation Remove the tail cap, open the batteries cover, and install the batteries correctly. Please properly check the cathode and anode of batery before put the battery on,the gibmal can't be turned on with wrong 18650 Li-ion Battery x4 battery mounted.

  • Page 7: Versatile Arm Installation

    Install versatile arm as picture shown, tighten the screws at left and right side after aligning it's thread hole with Gimbal handle's one. Tighten Hyperlink remote control (comes with standard version of AK4500) to the versatile arm tail. Or you can also tighten tripod at it's tail directly for an option.

  • Page 8: Camera Installation

    2.6 Camera Installation Make sure the battery and memory card are loaded before installation. (1) Install the quick release plate to the fixed plate and take out the secondary quick release plate. Secondary quick release plate (2) Tighten the secondary quick release plate to the bottom of the camera.

  • Page 9: Gimbal Balance

    2.7 Gimbal Balance For ideal smooth footage, balance the gimbal is necessary, and the gimbal with perfect balance has longer battery gives longer battery life. Before balance the gimbal, lock the gimbal with 3 axis positioning lock at first, unlock each axis positioning lock in stages during the balance process. TIPS (1) Before balance the gimbal, the lens cover should be removed from the camera and the memory card needs to be inserted to the camera to complete all the connections to...
  • Page 10 2.7.2 Balance Adjustment of the Rolling Axis a. Tighten the tilt axis positioning lock , release the roll axis positioning lock , and check the camera tilt state. b. Loosen the cross arm lock screw , slide the cross arm to balance the camera position.

  • Page 11: Power On / Off

    2.8 Power on / off Before power on the gimbal, please unlock all the axis positioning lock. Long press the power button, release it when the display show Power Button www.feiyu-tech.com...

  • Page 12: Download And Connect App

    3. Download and connect App Download and Install Feiyu ON App Please download Feiyu ON at your smartphone app store or scan the QR code below. Feiyu ON * Requires iOS 9.0 or later, Android 6.0 or later. Timer Photo/Video Zooming Path time-lapse photography...

  • Page 13: Function Operation

    4. Function Operation 4.1 Function / Modes Introduction Panning Mode （Default mode） The roll and tilt direction are fixed, and the camera moves according to the left-right movements of the user's hand. Follow Mode The roll direction is fixed, and the camera moves according to the left-right movements, up-down movements of the user's hand.

  • Page 14: Button Operation Introduction

    Manual Lock Slide the tilt axis to one position for shooting. Motion-timelapse mode Motion-timelapse mode assist user to set rotating route and its time for time-lapse photography. Inception Mode Click the Inception menu on screen, setting rotate speed and direction on the screen directly.
  • Page 15 4.2.3 Capturing Button Single click ⸺ Focus, click again to take a photo within 3 seconds Long press ⸺ Burst Mode Manual Single click the camera button to focus and single tap again within 3 seconds to take photos. When there is no operation within 3 seconds after clicking for capturing focus, the focus state shall be cleared.
  • Page 16 4.2.5 Joystick Upward （1）Camera lens upward （2） Select the option above Move to right Move to left （1）Camera lens move to right (1) Camera lens move to left （2） Select the option on the right (2) Select the option on the left Downward （1）...
  • Page 17 4.2.8 Multifunction Knob Rotate ⸺ Control the current axial rotation / follow focus and zoom Long time press ⸺ Switch between the follow focus & zoom options and the axial options Single ⸺ Switch adjustment option Home Page 360 rotation Rotate Auto-rotation Slide to...

  • Page 18: Usb Ports

    4.3 USB Ports Fixed plate has USB port, connect to Camera to control shooting/recording, or focusing on some Cameras. UART1 / UART2 port can use for connecting Auto Focus UART1 UART2 Camera Control USB port can use USB 2.0 to Type C / USB 2.0 to Mini / USB 3.0 to Micro 3.0/ Panasonic Lumix Shutter Cable use 3.5mm jack to connect.

  • Page 19: Touch Screen

    4.4 Touch Screen Screen interface Bluetooth Multifunctional knob control status connection status Camera connection Battery level status Lock mode Panning mode All follow mode Follow mode Display icon Mode / Status Display icon Mode / Status Panning mode Bluetooth is connected Follow mode All follow mode Battery Level...
  • Page 20 Switch screens First screen Home Page 负二屏 负一屏 Second screen Third screen Payload setting Inception Mode Shooting Mode Motion Timelapse Selfie Knob Setting Portrait Settings Common gesture operations of touch screen Slide left to right ⸺ Switch screen to the right Slide right to left ⸺...

  • Page 21: Modes Setting

    4.5 Modes Setting 4.5.1 Auto-rotation mode setting Please refer to the chapter "Auto-rotation Mode" in page 20 Time setting Route setting Photos: 00000 Step 1 Inception Mode PA N 00： 00： 00 Time Setting Start Motion Timelapse TILT 00： 00： 00 point setting Selfie...
  • Page 22 4.5.4 Other Settings Setting motor power according to camera weight PRESET Payload setting Shooting Mode Auto Slide to Knob Setting right Custom1 Settings Setting scene modes. D efa u l t Payload setting S m oot h Shooting Mode A ct i o n Knob Setting Slide to right...

  • Page 23: Auto-Rotation Mode

    4.6 Auto-rotation Mode Auto-rotation Mode Parameter Setting Method 1 Enter the Feiyu ON App to set the Motion-timelapse mode parameters. Enter the parameter setting interface to select the Motion-timelapse mode for setting. The maximum interval time is 59 seconds, while maximum staying time for long exposure photograhy is 58 seconds.
  • Page 24 Auto- rotation mode setting (2) Set rotation start position (1) Select auto-rotation to enter the auto- rotation mode on the display interface. Rotate the panning axis or tilting axis to the start position and stay for half a second, and click OK option on the screen to record the start position.

  • Page 25: Gimbal Initialization

    4.7 Gimbal Initialization You can initialize your gimbal when: When camera is not balance. If not use for a long period of time. In case of extreme temperature variations. STEPS (1) Select "Settings"-"Calibration" on the display to enter the gimbal initialization. Payload setting Calibration Shooting Mode...

  • Page 26: Manual Lock

    Repair or update the icons in the screen.（Support for AK series gimbal only ） USB Hub update: Repair / update or newly add control cameras/follow focus through USB cable, repair the bugs about camera control, and etc.（Support for AK4500/AK3000 only ） www.feiyu-tech.com...

  • Page 27: How To Connect Camera With Wi-Fi

    5. How to connect Camera with Wi-Fi Connect Camera with Wi-Fi (1) Power on the gimbal. Turn on Bluetooth and Feiyu ON App, APP automatically connects to gimbal with the strongest signal of Bluetooth. The Bluetooth icon on display will be lighted after successfully connected.
  • Page 28 Camera :SONY a6300，A7S II, A7 etc. Gain Wi-Fi name and password at "smart remote embedded" in the Application list. Smart Remote Embedded Wi-Fi Application Operate smartphone to connect to PlayMemories Application Smart Remote this divice via Wi-Fi Application List Camera Apps Management Embedded Introduction...
  • Page 29 (4) Switch on Feiyu ON App , select the camera connection icon in the virtual joystick interface, select corresponding camera brand and camera you used, choose right camera Wi-Fi name and input password. Remote Control FY_AK4500_xx Connect Camera Waiting for 5~10 seconds, After the connection is successful, the camera interface will display corresponding tips and changes.(Canon camera is needed to tap "confirm"), And automatically return to...

  • Page 30: Accessories Introduction

    6. Accessories Introduction 6.1 Basic Accessories 6.1.1 Extension rod and tripod 6.1.2 Multifunctional bracket www.feiyu-tech.com...

  • Page 31: Standard Accessories

    （2）Click on remote setting button to enter menu options. Choose "BLE scan" and connect to corresponding gimbal. （3）After successful connection, can use control buttons of the remote to control AK4500, or use motion sensing to control AK4500 pan/tilt movement. Please operate on remote...
  • Page 32 6.2.2 AK series brushless follow focus (AKFII) (1) Fix the lens gear to the camera's focus ring position. (2) Fasten the fixed bracket to the quick release plate of the gimbal with a hexagonal screw, and insert the aluminum tube. (3) Insert the follower into the aluminum tube, lock the fixed thumb screw on the follower, move the aluminum tube to adjust the front and rear position so as to make the follower gear and the lens gear engage, and lock the fixed thumb screw...

  • Page 33: Specifications

    7. Specifications 240.7mm 205.3mm 139mm 42.5mm 58.5mm Max. Tilting Range 230° Max. Rolling Range 360° Max. Panning Range 360° Tilting Speed 2°/s ~ 75°/s Panning Speed 3°/s ~ 150°/s Operation Time 12 Hours About 1656g (Not including the batteries) Weight Payload 4600g (In center of gravity balanced state)

  • Page 34: Compatible Cameras For Reference

    Compatible Cameras for Reference Brand Model Can be equipped with a lens Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM+Lens hood Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM+Lens hood Canon 5DMarkIV Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 L II USM+Lens hood Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM+Lens hood Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM+Lens hood CanonEF 85mm f/1.8 USM Canon 1D X Mark II...
  • Page 35 Brand Model Can be equipped with a lens Sony15mm F2.0 SonyFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM SonyFE PZ 28-135mm F4 G OSS Sony α9 SonyFE 70-200mm F4 G OSS sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 SonyFE 28mm F2 Sony α7R2 Sony SonyE 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS Sony α6500 Sony E 50mm F1.8 Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 OSS...
  • Page 36 15 minutes, and then see a doctor immediately. (11) Please use official batteries are provided by FeiyuTech. If you Storage and Maintenance need replace the battery, please purchase at FeiyuTech official website or authorized dealer.
  • Page 37 Guilin Feiyu Technology Incorporated Company For more information, please visit our official website www.feiyu-tech.com E-mail: service@feiyu-tech.com Tel: +86 773 2320865 Due to software and hardware improvements, your actual product might differ from the descriptions and pictures in this user manual. You can get the latest user manual from the official website.

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