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LAMBDA 50 1. INTRODUCTION 2. LAMBDA 50 - OPERATING ELEMENTS 3. GETTING STARTED 4. LAMBDA 50 - SPECIFICATIONS LAMBDA 50 - 3 AXIS 5. 3 AXIS - OPERATING ELEMENTS 6. HOW TO MOUNT THE 3 AXIS 7. CAMERA SET-UP WITH 3 AXIS 8.
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A smart system of orientable counterweight rods can be used when the slide run is not sufficient. The LAMBDA 50 can be mounted on any classic support as tripods or dollies or used in underslung po- sition from cranes and Jib arms.
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• Install the LAMBDA 50 on the support (tripod, crane, dolly) and lock all the safety knobs. • Place the LAMBDA 50 on the Mitchel base and rotate until it matches the steel notch; tighten the Fluid Head firmly by screwing in the fixing nut (1) underneath the flat base. WARNING: in under-slung position secure the LAMBDA 50 with the 2 ¼...
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4. LAMBdA 50 - s pecIfIcAtIons Minimum payload 0 Kg 0 lbs Maximum payload 50 Kg 110 lbs Weight 21,0 Kg 46.3 lbs Bowl diameter Flat base Fluid control 7 steps + 0 Counterbalance Pan range 360° Tilt range +/- 65°...
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LAMBdA 50 - 3 AxIs 5. 3 AxIs - o perAtIng LeMents Tilt lock lever Counterweight Spin lock lever Short handle Camera plate Camera plate slide control wheel Inner slide crank Camera plate safety knob Slide Pan lock lever Camera plate lock knob...
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Please see the video at: www.cartoni.com/products/fluid-heads/fluid-heads-sfx/hl5000ta-lambda50-third-axis/ • Place inner LAMBDA 50 slide (18) horizontally and lock in place with tilt lock lever (6). • Unlock inner slide safety lever (19) and crank out inner slide (18) with crank (13) till to access safety Allen screw.
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• Slide the Camera in place on the sliding base (10) and lock the knob (6). • Set the LAMBDA 50 main horizontal slide (14) and main vertical slide (15) at maximum ex- tension in order to prevent the Camera and its accessories to interfere with the LAMBDA 50 frame during the 360°...
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9. M AIntenAnce When needed, with indoor use just clean the LAMBDA 50 and tripod with a soft cloth. Dirt accumulated during storage may be removed using a brush or Air-spray. CARTONI products main mechanisms are sealed as they are also built for professional outdoor use.
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11. A & p ccessorIes roduct For the complete Accessories list & Product line please visit CARTONI’s official website www.cartoni.com. Every product has an updated list of compatible items sorted by groups, with descriptions and technical data. PROFESSIONAL CAMERA SUPPORT CARTONI S.p.A...
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