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Anton/Bauer Stasis Flex Owner's Manual

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A7595-0326
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OWNER'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 A7595-0326 DA-C078 Sht 1 of 16 ® FLEX STASIS OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 A7595-0326 DA-C078 Sht 2 of 16...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    A7595-0326 DA-C078 Sht 3 of 16 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION................1 SETTING UP YOUR STASISFLEX ..........2 START WITH STAND ALONE STASISFLEX ......... 2 TO USE STASISFLEX WITH GOLD MOUNT......... 3 TO MOUNT GOLD MOUNT ADAPTER PLATE TO STASISFLEX..................4 TO USE STASISFLEX WITH ELIPZ BATTERY SYSTEM ....

  • Page 4: Introduction

    A7595-0326 DA-C078 Sht 4 of 16 Introduction The Anton/Bauer StasisFlex is a versatile handheld support assist device that can be used alone or as a power support with Anton/Bauer Gold Mount or ElipZ batteries. The unique patent pending locking Flex arm allows a camera to be instantly adjusted to a variety of shooting positions and locked in place at the touch of a lever.

  • Page 5: Setting Up Your Stasisflex

    A7595-0326 DA-C078 Sht 5 of 16 SETTING UP YOUR STASISFLEX Start with the stand alone StasisFlex Attach camera to mounting platform (Figure 1) using ¼-20 mounting screw. (Place and attach cushion pads included in package to allow camera to fully tighten to platform).

  • Page 6: To Use Stasisflex With Gold Mount

    A7595-0326 DA-C078 Sht 6 of 16 To use StasisFlex with Gold Mount Requires one of the adapter plates below (see catalog for information): FGM-S Gold Mount with DC-DC converter for 6 volt to camera – 14 volt to PowerTap connector. With cable and camera connector for Sony cameras FGM-P Gold Mount with DC-DC converter for 6 volt to camera –...

  • Page 7: To Mount Gold Mount Adapter Plate To Stasisflex

    (remove cardboard backing plate before attaching). If you are intending to attach wireless microphone receivers to the camera the Universal BP (see Anton/Bauer catalog) can be secured between the Gold Mount and StasisFlex back. (2) Mount camera as described on page 2.

  • Page 8: To Use Stasisflex With Elipz Battery System

    A7595-0326 DA-C078 Sht 8 of 16 To use StasisFlex with ElipZ battery system Requires: ElipZ extension cable – Extends standard ElipZ camera cable for back mounting of ElipZ – powers camera and ElightZ with native 7.2V. Connector support (included with extension cable) (Figure C) Spare ElipZ mounting shoe (optional) To back mount ElipZ on StasisFlex...

  • Page 9: Operating Stasisflex

    A7595-0326 DA-C078 Sht 9 of 16 Operating StasisFlex Operation of the StasisFlex is intuitive and easily handled. After following the appropriate set up routine above, follow the tips below for adjusting StasisFlex to fit you and your shooting style. Adjusting to your shoulder: Carefully bend the adjustable chest pad arm (Figure 3) to the approximate size for your body –...
  • Page 10 The flexible arm will release completely when latch is open. IT IS BEST TO RELEASE LOCKING LEVER ONLY WHEN THE CAMERA IS ON THE STASIS FLEX, ON YOUR SHOULDER AND YOUR HAND IS SECURELY HOLDING THE CAMERA THROUGH LENS GRIP IN THE SAME MANNER AS YOU WOULD OPERATE THE CAMERA - this allows the camera to be securely held and assists in locating the camera to the best position.
  • Page 11 A7595-0326 DA-C078 Sht 11 of 16 Tension adjustment collar: the Flex arm holding tension should be adjusted for the weight of the camera. Lighter cameras will require less tension to lock into place. Conversely, heavier cameras will require more tension. Rotating the tension adjustment collar (Figure 4) increases the clamping force on the knuckles and on the knurled leveling ball (Figure 1) under the camera mounting platform.

  • Page 12: Precautions

    A7595-0326 DA-C078 Sht 12 of 16 Precautions READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS DEVICE AND ANY DEVICE WITH WHICH IT WILL BE USED. ALWAYS HOLD CAMERA SECURELY WHEN RELEASING OR LOCKING ARM LATCH. Be sure that the flex arm locking mechanism is securely latched.
  • Page 13 A7595-0326 DA-C078 Sht 13 of 16 It is recommended that the camera and any accessory – e.g. battery, wireless receiver, light – be removed from the StasisFlex when transporting or relocating. Maximum operating load for StasisFlex is 14 lbs (6.4 kg) with 7 lbs (3.2 kg) maximum at camera mounting plate and 7 lbs (3.2 kg) at backplate.

  • Page 14: Limited Warranty

    MAIL WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD or REGISTER ON LINE AT www.antonbauer.com The liability of Anton/Bauer hereunder is expressly limited to a claim for repair or replacement of the Product or as otherwise stated herein at Anton/Bauer’s sole discretion. Notice of any claim under this warranty shall be delivered to Anton/Bauer...
  • Page 15 Anton/Bauer does not authorize, condone, recommend, or otherwise assume any liability or responsibility resulting from the use of any battery, charger, or accessory made by Anton/Bauer with any battery, charger or accessory not manufactured, produced or sold by Anton/Bauer.
  • Page 16 The power behind the best cameras capturing the best images in the world. The following are trademarks of Anton/Bauer, Inc.: ACS, ADM, Anton/Bauer, Anton/Bauer logo and parallelogram design, Aspekt, Automatique, DataTap, Dionic, EgripZ, ElightZ, ElipZ, EssentialZ, Gold Mount, HyTRON, Impac, InterActive and...

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