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Summary of Contents for Steadicam X3
- Page 1 Steadicam X3 LIT-077200...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction X3 Components Installation Putting it on Lift and Threads Ride Adjustment Goofy Setup Other considerations Maintenance Contact Tiffen The Tiffen Company 90 Oser Avenue Hauppauge, NY 1 1788 Visit us at www.tiffen.com... -
Page 3: Introduction
The Steadicam X3: Side to Side Adjusters (2) Building on the strength and versatility of the Fawcett Exovest, the Steadicam X3 expands your ability to place the camera anywhere you wish. The additional 50% boom range over the G-70X brings the Steadicam arm almost equal to the gripping range of most operators. You... -
Page 4: Installation
3rd arm section once it’s on the vest. Attaching the X3 to the Exovest is a tools free affair. And once you find your settings, switching from front-mount to X3 should take less than 5 minutes in the field. - Page 5 Climbing in Add your arm Cinch down the vest like normal. It Make sure the arm is locked horizontal should not need to be adjusted from your and the fore-aft adjusters are not loose usual setup despite the added weight. before putting on the vest.
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Page 6: Lift And Threads
However, we must adjust the side-to-side necessary. threads without the rig on board. If you run out of adjustment range on X3 Wear the rig and observe which direction fore-aft, reach for your 1/4” Allen wrench it tends to pull, then dock. -
Page 7: Ride Adjustment
“lock” up or down when boomed. Note: like any G-series arm, the X3 ride is only adjustable with the arm at the TOP of its travel. Due to the tremendous boom range of the combined three arm sections, you may want the help of an assistant, or you’ll want to dock without the arm lock just while setting... -
Page 8: Goofy Setup
If you’re feeling goofy: them aside. Flipping the X3 to the left side only takes a couple of minutes. Most of it is accomplished by removing the quick release pins, but you’ll need a flat-head screwdriver to remove the pivot screws and flip the socket block. -
Page 9: Other Considerations
Other considerations Maintenance Clean the X3 with a lint-free cloth misted Always use the arm lock on the X3 before with household window cleaner. docking and decoupling your 2-section arm. It is nearly impossible to force the The steel and aluminum finishes are arm down without the weight of a sled. -
Page 10: Contact Tiffen
Contact Tiffen The Tiffen Company 90 Oser Avenue Hauppauge, NY 1 1788 Phone: (631) 273-2500 or 1(800) 645-2522 Fax: (631) 273-2557 Tiffen-Steadicam 2815 Winona Avenue Burbank, CA 91504 Phone: (818) 843-4600 or 1(800) 593-3331 Fax: (818) 843-8321 Tiffen International Ltd.
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