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- Page 1 FG-02 Fluid-Gimbal Head Fluid-Gimbal Head FG-02 LR PICTURED...
- Page 2 FG-02 Fluid-Gimbal Head VERTICAL HORIZONTAL SPECIFICATIONS: FG-02 Load Capacity ......................50 pounds (23kg) Damped Load Capacity ..................15 pounds (6.8kg) Pan & Tilt Range ..................... 0-360º continuously Damping Adjustment ....................3 levels + Off Assembled Height ................... 9.5 inches (241mm) Weight VA / HB / Combined ........... 1.4 / 1.5 / 2.9 pounds (630g / 703g / 1333g) Operating Temperature Range ..............
- Page 3 Add a patented RRS lever-release clamp to your FG-02 for quick & secure mounting of your cameras and lenses; a perfect mate with RRS lens plates and rails. A distinctive feature of the FG-02 is the integrated dovetail base, which allows quickly swapping between tripods and various setups.
- Page 4 SIDE VIEW BOTTOM VIEW...
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Page 5: Key Features
— One centered ¼”-20 socket with anti-twist boss (clamp must have anti-twist relief groove on the bottom), two metric 5 sockets spaced 30mm on center (accepts RRS B2-AS II, B2-LR II, and B2-Pro clamps), two metric 5 sockets spaced 45mm on center (accepts RRS B2-LLR II & B2-Pro/L clamps). -
Page 6: Recommended Configurations
RECOMMENDED CONFIGURATIONS FG-02 Fluid-Gimbal Head: FG-02 LR For side mounted rigs. Recommended for use with most collared telephoto lenses. Can be used with non-collared lenses when load balancing or finding No-Parallax Points isn’t strictly required. FG-02 Fluid-Gimbal Head: FG-02 FG Full Gimbal for heavy collared lenses. - Page 7 FG-02 Fluid-Gimbal Head: FG-02 VC Similar to FG-02 LR. For side mounted rigs when more motion control is desired. Repositionable control arm smoothes out movement and start- stops. Also reduces noise and vibrations picked up in-camera due to handling. FG-02 LR with Nodal Slide Great setup for shooting panoramas.
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Page 8: Tripod Installation
TRIPOD INSTALLATION ← OR → BALANCING THE LOAD Properly balancing the load will result in effortless motion of the camera load. Follow these steps for each unique camera setup. Balance the load before setting the damping to achieve the most consistent results. Level the FG-02 Unit is level when the bubble is centered within the scribed black circle. - Page 9 Center Camera, Step 1 If mounting camera, align centering index marks on camera plate and balance rail. If mounting collared telephoto lens, lens axis is already aligned with tilt rotational axis. Loosen Tilt Lever and point camera straight down. Lock Tilt Lever. Center Camera, Step 2 Partially loosen the FG-02 VA Position Lock Knob (“A”) to allow Vertical Arm to slide...
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Page 10: Set Damping
Balance Load, Step 2 Keeping one hand on the camera and/or lens for support & safety, loosen the Tilt Lock Knob. Gently allow the camera to tilt under its own weight. Adjust positioning until camera’s weight is balanced and it no longer tilts under its own weight. LOAD TILTS BACK LOAD TILTS FORWARD Position camera... -
Page 11: Troubleshooting
SHOOTING PANORAMAS When mounted on a leveling base, the FG-02 Fluid-Gimbal Head is ideal for shooting panoramic images. Use the Horizontal Base with a sliding clamp for single row panos. Use the full FG-02 with a nodal slide for multi-row panos. TROUBLESHOOTING Damping Selector Switches are pressed, but there is no damping. - Page 12 1146 Farmhouse Ln, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 USA 1-805-528-6321 | 1-888-777-5557 www.ReallyRightStuff.com...
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