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Flycam  5000 FLCM-5000-Q Instruction Manual

Flycam 5000 FLCM-5000-Q Instruction Manual

Handheld video stabilizer

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Handheld Video Stabilizer
I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L
For Demonstration only
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Summary of Contents for Flycam Flycam 5000 FLCM-5000-Q

  • Page 1 Handheld Video Stabilizer I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L For Demonstration only All rights reserved No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, except as may be expressly permitted by the applicable copyright statutes or in writing by the publisher.
  • Page 2 I N T H E B O X Please inspect the contents of your shipped package to ensure you have received all that is pictured and listed below. Note: 1. If you have purchased Flycam 5000 (FLCM-5000-Q), you will receive all the items mentioned below: Quick Release Head, Mid &...
  • Page 3 Note: If you have purchased Flycam-5000 (FLCM-5000-Q) then you will receive 4pc ‘V’ shaped adaptors. If you have purchased Flycam3000 (FLCM-3000-Q) then you will receive 2pc small ‘V’ shaped adaptors.
  • Page 4 FLYCAM Handheld Video Stabilizer Note: The threaded stud is located in the center of the base plate for attach it with central post. A S S E M B L I G YO U R F LYC A M H A N D H E L D V I D E O S TA B I L I Z E R Note: Assembling steps are same for both Stabilizers.
  • Page 5 Loosen the allen bolt at the bottom of the quick release adapter and attach it to the head plate.  Attach the head plate to the FLYCAM with appropriate fore & aft positioning and tighten the side knobs as shown. Further ‘fine tuning’ will probably be required. ...
  • Page 6 FLYCAM Handheld Video Stabilizer Should you wish to bypass the quick release plate, the camera can be directly attached to the Head Plate by using following assembly sequence:  Remove the Head plate from the 3-piece head assembly in preparation to attach it to your camera.
  • Page 7 FLYCAM Handheld Video Stabilizer H e a d P l a t e Y a d j u s t m e n t  Place the assembly in line with the center of the stabilizer stalk and tighten the side adjusters as shown.
  • Page 8 A D D I N G W E I G H T S A N D P O S I T I O N I N G F O R P R O P E R B A L A N C E Continuing the assembly and balance requirements to make your Flycam Handheld Video Stabilizer fully functional you will note that the base platform has a provision to mount the balance weights in their cups via a slot found on both sides of the post.
  • Page 9 Central Post in a perfect vertical position. Warning: If you do not have enough weight on the Base Platform the entire Flycam could flip upside down. Should this movement start to happen be ready to catch the stalk before a complete 180 occurs.
  • Page 10  Then, look at the Flycam Handheld Video Stabilizer from the front. If the post is not vertical, adjust the bottom plate until the center post is vertical. ...
  • Page 11  Remove the top plate of the Flycam and line up your camera so that its center of gravity is as close to the center of the plate as possible (basically hold the camera in your hand until it feels balanced both left and right as well as forward and back).
  • Page 12 S t o r a g e  Should you need to store your Flycam Handheld Video Stabilizer for a long period of time then place the unit upright in a dry or low to normal humidity area whenever possible. If you are unable to find this kind of environment then we suggest you store the unit in an airtight plastic container or bag.
  • Page 13 FLYCAM Handheld Video Stabilizer Practice this simple exercise to master your Flycam Handheld Video Stabilizer with professional results. Using masking or gaffers tape, create a cross mark on a flat and even wall. The mark becomes your framing center. On the floor leading up to the cross mark, lay a straight tape line of about 20 feet.
  • Page 14 1 with the base Velcro. brace to your arm but not enough to prevent proper circulation. If comfortable, your arm brace is now ready for use. Attach your Flycam to the Arm Brace and YOU ARE GOOD TO GO (Exclusive f Flycam) All rights reserved.

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