Camera Setup And Balancing - Ikan MS1 Quick Start Manual

3. Camera Setup and Balancing

A. Attach the quick release plate as shown with the longest slide pointing out
towards the direction of the lens. Snuggly tighten the camera screw.
B. Attach the camera with plate to stabilizer. Adjust the camera's position so that the
gimbal remains level.
C. Adjust the left-right balance of the camera. Small adjustments maybe needed.
D. Adjust the front and rear balance. Once gimbal is balanced, tighten the quick release
lock. If the camera does not balance perfectly, don't worry; the MS1 will usually be
able to maintain stability.
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E. Installation for small cameras
Cameras less than 400 g such as Sony NEX5R and BMPCC will need an adapter
plate. The adapter plate will allow cameras that cannot mount properly to be
mounted on the gimbal.
Installation steps:
1. Put the adapter plate on the camera,then tighten the screw.
2. According to your camera select an appropriate mounting position.
3. Check the position of the adapter plate, ensure the camera does not come in
contact with the gimbal.
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