FeiYu Tech a1000 User Manual

FeiYu Tech a1000 User Manual

3-axis, for mirrorless camera

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3-Axis Gimbal for Mirrorless Camera
Guilin Feiyu Technology Incorporated Company
User Manual
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V 1.0

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  • Page 1 3-Axis Gimbal for Mirrorless Camera Guilin Feiyu Technology Incorporated Company User Manual V 1.0...
  • Page 2: Product Overview

    1. Product Overview [1] Tilting axis [13] [2] Tilting lock screw [14] [3] Sliding arm [15] [4] Camera thumb screw [5] Clamping plate thumb screw [6] Panning lock screw [7] Panning axis [8] Status indicator [9] Joystick [4] [5] [17] [18] [10] Function button [11] Shutter button...
  • Page 3 Included Accessories Double-hand Accessories 1/4-20 Cold shoe Shutter release 4 Batteries Camera inch screw cable for Sony cameras (Type: 18650) Smart charger Tripod thumb screw USB cable (3.5 mm to multi port) Install the handle Single Handle Retaining ring Double-hand foldable set (Optional) Retaining ring After installation, please tighten the retaining ring...
  • Page 4 2. User Guide Attention: Please read the following instructions before powering on the gimbal. Insert the batteries Attach camera or smartphone Take the mirrorless camera for example Prior to use, please be sure to fully charge the batteries. Place the camera correctly on the quick-release Remove the handle, insert 2 pcs 18650 clamp and use the camera thumb screw to batteries and tighten the handle.
  • Page 5 Take the Gopro HERO 4 camera for example Take the smartphone for example First use the smartphone adapter (optional) to install the Install the Gopro HERO 4 camera on a device with a phone, and place them correctly on the quick-release clamp, 1 / 4-20 inch threaded hole (equipped by user) and use the camera thumb screw to secure the phone through place them correctly on the quick-release clamp.
  • Page 6 Power on/Power off Power on:Long press the function button and release it when the green light is on and you hear a tone. Power off: Long press the function button and release it when the red light changes from quick flashing to constant and you hear a tone.
  • Page 7 Explanation of indicator status The current mode of the gimbal can be identified by the indicator status. Status Explanation of joystick control indicator Indicator status Mode / Status Blue light flashes once Panning mode Function Right Button Blue light flashes twice Panning and Tilting mode Left Blue light constant on...
  • Page 8 Autorotation Mode 1.Quadruple tap on function button, gimbal will access the autorotation mode . 2. Set the gimbal start rotation position: Pull the tilting axis or panning axis to the start position by hand,click the function button to record. 3. Pull the gimbal (which can be rotated more than one turn) according to the rotation path you want to set, and then click the function button to record the end position .The gimbal will go to the start position and start the automatic rotation.Using the gimbal autorotation function with a camera, timelapse photography functioning can be used to achieve special movement timelapse photograpy.
  • Page 9 Manual Lock Adjust the camera by hand to the desired angle and hold in place for half a second to lock in that angle.(The tilting axis and panning axis in the lock mode can be manual lock and the tilting axis can be manual lock in the panning mode.) Take the tilting axis as an example : Keep this position for half a second, the Hold the camera and change its angle in...
  • Page 10 Photograph The shutter button can take pictures via the shutter release cable. Manual photograph: Click the shutter button to focus, click again within 3s to take pictures.If there is no operation within 3s, the focus state is cleared. Timing photograph: Long press the shutter button 3s or more, gimbal "drop" sound and enter the timing photograph mode, the default 5s shot once.Single tap the shutter button to exit the timing photograph.
  • Page 11 5. Download and connect App Download "Feiyu ON" and install it. (2) Android version: (1) iOS version: Feiyu ON Feiyu ON Feiyu ON Download Feiyu ON GuiLin FeiYu Technology Incorporated Company Download App Store GuiLin FeiYu Technology Incorporated Company Google play * Use the browser to scan two-dimensional code can be downloaded the App directly Connecting App...
  • Page 12 6. Gimbal initialization You can initialize your gimbal when: (1) when camera is not level (2) if not used for a long period of time (3) in case of extreme temperature variations Place the gimbal still on a desktop. The gimbal will automatically initialize when it detects being static.
  • Page 13: Firmware Upgrade

    7. Firmware Upgrade Option 1: Connect the gimbal with PC via micro USB cable, and then upgrade the firmware. Please visit the official website www.feiyu-tech.com to download the relevant software for upgrading, including USB driver, firmware upgrade software and product firmware, and install the relevant software, decompress the firmware files . Firmware upgrade according to the firmware upgrade instructions.
  • Page 14 8. Parameters 162.8mm 156mm Titling Angle 360° Rolling Angle 360° Panning Angle 360° Tilting Increments 2°/s ~ 75°/s Panning Increments 3°/s ~ 150°/s Life Time 10 Hours (Center of gravity balance) Load weight 150g~1000g SONY A7s(16~35mm lens) , SONY 5100 , SONY (DSC-RX100M5 , DSC-RX100M4 , DSC-RX100M3) , α6000 , Yi 4K Action Adaption camera Camera , Yi Action Camera,Panasonic LUMIX GH4 Camera and other similar size camera of the total weight less than 1000g (including lenses and other accessories)(Gopro5、Gopro4 etc.
  • Page 15 9. Balance Adjustment Balance adjustment of the tilting axis STEP 1 Adjust the center of gravity of the camera in two steps to the axis of rotation of the tilting axis. Adjust the center of gravity position of the tilting axis up and down: Set the camera lens down vertically (1)...
  • Page 16 (2) Adjust the center of gravity position of the tilting axis forward and backward: With the camera in the upright position with the lens pointing forward and the hand arm maintaining a level state as shown in figure ①, let go and observe the state of rotation. Loosen the screw on the bottom of the clamping plate and adjust the balance by sliding the quick-release clamp up and down.(Refer to figure ②...
  • Page 17 Balance adjustment of the rolling axis STEP 2 When the balance adjustment of tilting axis completed, the balance of the rolling axis can be adjusted: Keep the gimbal socket connector vertical to the ground with the hand-held control handle as shown in figure ①, let go and observe the balance.
  • Page 18 Balance adjustment of the panning axis STEP 3 When the balance adjustment of tilting axis and rolling axis is completed, the balance of the panning axis can be adjusted. Keep the gimbal socket connector horizontal with the ground Best balance with the hand-held control handle as shown in figure ①, let go and observe the state of rotation.Loosen the lock screw on the panning and slide the...
  • Page 19 You can get the latest user manual from the official website: www.feiyu-tech.com Feiyu Tech reserves the right to amend this manual and the terms and conditions of use the gimbal at any time. Please correctly assemble the gimbal in accordance with the diagram.
  • Page 20 Guilin Feiyu Technology Incorporated Company 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. For more information, please visit our official website...

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