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- Page 1 Archer Operating Manual Archer Operating Manual v. 10/31/09 p/n LIT-305000...
- Page 2 STEADICAM ARCHER Copyright The Tiffen Company 2009 All rights reserved.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Archer 2 system. While there is some basic information in this manual to get a novice started, we strongly urge anyone with limited Steadicam experience to take one of our three or six day workshops. For more information on professional workshops worldwide, contact The Tiffen Company at www.tiffen.com or www.steadicam.com... - Page 4 rcher Overview...
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Page 5: Overview
Each component of the Archer is carefully designed so the operator can easily configure the Steadicam to the best possible advantage for each shot. Tool free — Our guarantee that all the advanced features can be used under real-world, fast-paced conditions. -
Page 6: The Archer 2 Sled
rcher Dovetail locking Optional fore/aft stage motor mechanism Fore - aft The Archer adjustment knob Tally sensor level adjustment Sled Frequency select switch for optional motorized stage Docking mount Upper post Upper R and B Gimbal video connectors Optional Gimbal remote Gimbal LCD Monitor... - Page 7 Detail: mounting stage Dovetail locking mechanism Dovetail bracket Tilt head release levers Stage power and Lower R and B video connectors video connectors Video Out/12V Video in Monitor connector 14V and 28V HDSDI BNC Accy Power HDSDI BNC 14V and 28V Connector Camera Power Detail: folding sled...
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Page 8: The Stage
rcher Stage mechanics and adjustments The stage connectors The dovetail clamp lever has three positions: forward and locked, 90º for adjustments, The Stage and 60º back for mounting or removing the dovetail plate. A safety button must At the rear of the stage, left to right (port be pushed to move the lever side to starboard side): to the unlocked position;... - Page 9 • Rotary switch to set remote channel (0-8) Starboard side of non-motorized stage shown Nosebox port side: • Power and mode LEDs • Side/Side motor controls • Fore/Aft motor controls • Stage centering The Archer ’s optional motorized stage stage motors to move. Remember this is position sensing –...
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Page 10: The Tilt Head
rcher The Tilt Head The integral, low profile head is designed to alter the lens angle +/-15º from horizontal The Tilt Head with only a minor shift of the camera’s c.g. The most important use of the tilt head is in normal operating. - Page 11 Operating down - say at a crowd - used to be exceedingly difficult or impossible, due Even if the Steadicam is slightly out of to the large spatial translations of the perfect dynamic balance, it’s a whole lot battery, monitor, and camera. But the tilt...
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Page 12: Smart Motorized Stage
— assuring the utmost precision for every moment. When you push a button to change the Steadicam’s balance, you maintain your posture, stance, and grip, so even conventional, pre-shot balancing is quicker and more accurate. - Page 13 “Go-to” Buttons and the Smart Programming is a snap; it’s just like programming stations on a car radio. Move the stage to the desired Motorized Stage position, either manually or using the traditional trim buttons. Then hold one of the go-to buttons down for On the remote control, there are three “go-to”...
- Page 14 rcher Charging the remote Changing the frequency If the transmitter’s battery is low, the To avoid interference with other systems, Smart LED will blink continuously after any 1 of 8 channels can be selected via the button is depressed. To charge the remote, rotary switch on starboard side of nose Motorized remove it from the gimbal handle.
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Page 16: Monitors
Monitors rcher For information regarding your monitor, refer to the manufacturer’s manual. Monitors Color LCD monitor (standard) 700 nits Built in frameline generator HD/SDI color 7” (optional) 400 nits Fixed frame points standard. HD UltraBrite LCD monitor (optional) 1400 nits Built-in frameline generator... -
Page 17: The G-40 Arm
The G-40 Arm rcher Arm post The G-40 Arm Forearm section LIFT adjustment knob Titanium Upper arm section springs LIFT adjustment knob Double action Quick release pin hinge Titanium springs Socket LIFT adjustment knob RIDE adjustment knob shown for G-50 Series Arm available with S and SE Use the flat tool if there is any Archer... -
Page 18: The Lx Vest
The LX Vest rcher Shoulder pads The LX Vest Shoulder connector Chest pads Chest straps Hip pads Socket block Adjustable straps buckles Adjustable spar release and pin Adjustable hook and loop straps Socket block height adjustment Lower back pad Optional Ultra Vest available... - Page 19 Fitting the Vest Start at the top The vest is the major connection between your body and the Steadicam. • Be sure the shoulder pads are It must be adjusted properly and feel firmly down on your shoulders. good on your body. The vest is not intended to be a straightjacket.
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Page 20: Sled Base Connections
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Page 21: Posts And Clamps
Posts and clamps rcher To balance heavy cameras, and/or to raise the lens height, make the rig longer. The telescoping post is adjusted by releasing the black wing clamp at the Posts & Clamps base of the post. Be sure to support the sled before you release the clamp. -
Page 22: Attaching The Camera
Attaching the Camera rcher Attaching the Camera Camera c.g. .75” (19mm) Camera c.g. centered behind center post – fore-aft. over post – side to side. The basic idea: We want to position the camera’s center of gravity about .75 inch (19mm) behind the centerline of the post fore-aft (as seen from the side) and directly over the centerline of the post side to side (as seen from the front or rear). - Page 23 Attach the long dovetail plate to the bottom of the camera, centered as closely as possible under the camera’s c.g. Use two screws to keep the plate from rotating. Closing the locking lever. Dovetail locking lever fully open. If the camera won’t drop fully into place, be sure the left side of the dovetail is fully inserted, all is parallel, and the locking lever is fully open.
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Page 24: Static Balancing
Static Balancing rcher The Steadicam sled should be carefully balanced to help the operator get the shot. Static Balancing Before balancing, the sled should have the camera and battery attached, all cables secured, and all accessories on board. Place the camera c.g. about .75 inch (19mm) behind the centerline of the telescoping posts. - Page 25 Adjusting top to bottom balance To adjust top-to-bottom balance, tilt the sled until it is horizontal. Hold the sled firmly and release the gimbal clamp. Slide the gimbal until the sled balances horizontally - but never allow the sled to move from horizontal with the gimbal clamp open.
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Page 26: Dynamic Balancing
Dynamic Balancing rcher A Steadicam sled is in dynamic balance when the center post remains vertical as the sled is panned. Dynamic Dynamic balance is extremely important for precise operating and also for whip pans. Balancing For each arrangement of camera, monitor position, post length, accessories, etc., there are many possibilities for statically balancing the Steadicam. - Page 27 The second figure has the monitor raised a bit. This looks like most Steadicam configurations, high or low mode. Note that the battery c.g. is closer to the post, and the camera c.g. has moved to the rear.
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Page 28: Arm Adjustments
Adjustments (5.4 to 18.1kg). No tools are required to adjust the arm strength, but the Steadicam must be worn to adjust the arm. The section being adjusted must be held at a slightly upwards angle for the adjustment knob to turn. - Page 29 In-out The “in-out” adjustment on the socket block varies greatly by the operator’s body type. If you have big pecs and a flat stomach, the top screw is almost all the way in. If you’ve been eating well and exercising less, the top screw will be further out.
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Page 30: Getting Started
Getting Started rcher If you’ve never flown a Steadicam before and can’t wait for a workshop, here’s how to get started. It’s better if you have a trained Steadicam operator helping you. Getting Started Undocking the sled Bend at the waist and insert the arm post into the gimbal handle. -
Page 31: Goofy Foot
Missionary Walking correctly is the key to good operating and Don Juan Walk as normally as possible – with your hips turned slightly towards the rig. positions Do not bend your knees like a handheld cameraman – let the arm do In both positions, the work. -
Page 32: Low Mode
rcher Low Mode For low mode, the sled is flipped upside down, Low Mode the monitor is re-righted, and the camera is mounted from its top. A special low mode bracket is required for every camera. A low mode bracket should be placed so that the upper clamp plate will mount directly above the correctly located clamp plate on the bottom of the camera. - Page 33 Insert the punch pin to safety the F-bracket to the gimbal. An F-bracket is required for the gimbal, and this new arrangement of components must be balanced, both statically and dynamically. Traditionally, it’s considered harder to operate in low mode than in high mode.
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Page 34: Maintenance
Watch for loose buckles and worn out hook and loop. Both can be easily replaced. Battery: Refer to the manual that comes with your batteries for the battery manufacturer’s care and maintenance procedures. Monitor: Refer to the manufacturer’s manual. Cautionary Tip: Never apply WD-40 to any part of your Steadicam. -
Page 35: Supplied Accessories, Cases And Packing
Supplied Accessories rcher Accessories Camera mounting Camera power cable, BNC video dovetail plate Docking bracket cable, T-handle 1/4” Allen wrench, camera mounting screws. Optional accessories Tally light sensor Batteries and charger More cables Low-mode kit Cases and packing The sled case has wheels and a handle. Cases Many operators cut the foam to accommodate accessories kept on the sled - such as a focus... - Page 36 The Tiffen Company 90 Oser Avenue • Hauppauge, NY 11788 (631) 273-2500 • Fax: (631) 273-2557 www.steadicam.com • www.tiffen.com e-mail: techsupport@tiffen.com LIT-305000 • 1009...
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