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Panther JibGlider System Instruction Manual

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I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l
Panther JibGlider System

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  • Page 1 I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l Panther JibGlider System...
  • Page 2 The PANTHER JibGlider is an arm developed by specialists for specialists in order to meet the expectations of every cameraman or grip. To ensure that you will love working with your PANTHER JibGlider System and that all requirements during shooting can be fulfilled considering utmost safety and reliability, please carefully read this operation manual.

  • Page 3: Safety Hints

    Panther JibGlider. 5. Attention: do not use the JibGlider on inclined planes or in vehicles. By means of brakes or other devices the Panther JibGlider has to be secured against unintended movements. The subsoil needs to be firm and unyielding.
  • Page 4 The Panther JibGlider 1. Tripod 6. Extension Kit (weight rod) 2. Extension Kit (central pivot section) 7. Balance rod 3. Clamping Screw 8. weights 4. JibGlider 9. bowl 5. Extension Kit (Front) In its standard konfiguration the JibGlider serves as an U-Bangi/Slider. You can realize short dolly moves due to a precision guiding rail with a travel of 75cm (2.5ft.).

  • Page 5: Initial Operation

    Initial Operation Jibarm operation: Place central pivot section on your tripod, level and tight it with clamping screw. Put JibGlider on angle bracket and screw tight. Use second tripod or a helping hand for easier assembling. Mount weight rod at rear side using safety pin bolt.
  • Page 6 Screw bowl on top of Front. Mount Fluid Head. Use adapter ring if needed. Still use support, since JibGlider is not balanced yet. Balance JibGlider by sliding weights in right position. Fasten weights with clamping rings against unintentionally moves. Fine balancing is done by sliding the sledge in corresponding direction.
  • Page 7 Jibarm underslung operation: Screw balance rod into lower positon of central pivot section if JibGlider is used in underslung mode. Place Fluid Head upside down into bowl. Remove 100mm ball form Tripod- LowShot Plate. Screw wedge plate and camera (3/8 ´´ thread) onto LowShot plate (side by side) in order to reach lowest possible camerapositions.
  • Page 8 Operation with tilting option: Place JibGlider between Fluid Head and Camera. Remove 100mm ball form Tripod-LowShot Plate. Screw wedge plate of Fluid Head (3/8 ´´ thread) onto LowShot plate. Screw Tripod-plate into T-groove nuts of JibGlider track.
  • Page 9 Transport Use transport bag for most compact dimensions. Disassembling of central pivot section necessary. Counterweights can be placed in bag, however not recommended due to excessive transport weight. Transport case is to be used for faster set up and more rigidity.

  • Page 10: Technical Data

    Technical Data Measurements: Length: available tracks in 95cm, 120cm, 200 cm Sliding travel: from 75cm, depending on length of track Vertical travel (Jibarm): 1,4m/ 5ft. (95cm tracks) 1,8m/ 6ft. (120cm tracks) Width: 19 cm Bowl: 100 mm Weights: Weight: from 7,5 kg, depending on length and accessories Payload: 25kg/ 55 lbs temperature range:...