Custom Brackets CB Gimbal Basic Instructions

I N S T R U C T I O N S
CB Gimbal, CB Gimbal Basic, CB Gimbal Upgrade
Assembling CB Gimbal
- - Step One - -
Base
Support plate
Tripod
We recommend only using a tripod with a
3/8"-16 mounting stud.
Place base on the tripod's 3/8"-16 mounting
stud and rotate support plate clockwise
until base is firmly attached to tripod. Hand
tighting will be enough to secure the base to
tripod. It is not recommended to use pan
lock to secure support plate to tripod.
* * * * * Caution * * * * *
If you choose to use a tripod with a 1/4"
mounting stud, test tripod to make sure it
will handle the weight of camera and lens
combination. You will need to purchase a
3/8" to 1/4" reducer bushing and install it in
bottom of CB Gimbal's support plate.
- - Step Three - -
Safety stop
Arm
Arca Swiss
type clamp
Arm lock knob
(must face front)
Upright
Loosen arm lock knob and slide upright
into Arca Swiss type clamp until safety
stop rests on the clamp. Push in and
tighten arm lock knob to secure arm.
* * * * * Note * * * * *
Arm lock lever incorporates a unique
tighten system that allows the knob to
move freely once tightened.
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- - Step Two - -
Pan lock
knob
Upright
Safety stop
Upright lock knob
Base
Loosen upright lock knob and slide upright
into the base until safety stop rests on
base. Tighten upright lock knob to secure
upright.
- - Step Four - -
Lens platform
Pockets on
this side
Arm
Safety stop
Loosen lens platform knob and slide lens
platform into arm until it rests on the safety
stop. Tighten lens platform knob to secure
lens platform.
* * * * * Note * * * * *
Final height location of lens platform is
explained in "CB Gimbal Features" on
reverse side.
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Loosen Arca Swiss clamp of ball head and slide upright into
clamp until safety stop rests on clamp. Tighten clamp to
secure upright.
Attaching lens plate to lens and lens
to CB Gimbal or CB Gimbal Basic
Mounting holes
Lenses either have 1/4" or 3/8" threads. (1) 3/8" and (2) 1/4"
screws are included with each lens plate - it is important to use
the correct size.
Lens platform
lock knob
Install screw(s) into lens plate at the labeled ends. If not, the
screw(s) may be damaged. Some lenes will require that both
screws be in one slot for balancing the lens.
The "D" screws have fold out clips for hand tightening. To
make it tighter, use a straight screwdriver or quarter.
Screw the GLM-1 or GLM-2 to the bottom of your lens foot
using the "D" screws that correspond to the lens mounting
holes.
Do not insert any object as leverage into the "D" clip.
Lens plate setup
reference lines
Camera platform
reference lines
Lens platform lock knob
Rotate setup lever into arm pocket (see "CB Gimbal Features"
for location on reverse side).
Install lens plate by loosing lens lock knob all the way, then
place lens plate into lens platform. Tighten lens platform lock
knob completely, then loosen 1/2 turn. Slide lens plate forward
or backward to achive balance, then retighten lens platform
lock knob.
Achieving balance is similiar on CB Gimbal Basic.
Assembling CB Gimbal Basic
Safety stop
Ball Head
Upright
Arca Swiss type clamp