3-Axis Stabilized Handheld Gimbal for Camera Instruction EN V 1.
Catalogue 1. Product Overview… ……………………………………………… 2 2. Start to Use… ……………………………………………………… 4 2.1 Charging………………………………………………………………………… 2.2 Position Lock…………………………………………………………………… 2.3 Camera Installation… ………………………………………………………… 2.4 Gimbal Balancing… …………………………………………………………… 2.5 Power ON/OFF… ……………………………………………………………… 4 4 5 6 8 3.1 Mode/Function Introduction… ……………………………………………… 3.2 Button Operation… …………………………………………………………… 3.3 USB Port………………………………………………………………………… 3.4 Touch Screen…………………………………………………………………… 3.
Introduction AK2000S is a professional 3-axis stabilized handheld gimbal for DSLR and mirrorless camera. It is compatible with popular DSLR and mirrorless cameras on the market. Its detachable versatile arm handle, makes it available to be supporting by single hand and low angle shooting, and is allowed to mounted on tripod and other adaptor. AK2000S is designed with function button and LCD touch screen, which can switch the gimbal working mode, control the rotation and the parameters setting by one hand.
1. Product Overview * This product does not include the camera. www.feiyu-tech.
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2. Start to Use TIPS 1) Please mount the camera and balance it before Power ON. 2) When the battery is low, please charge the gimbal. 3) When not in use for a long time, power off the gimbal. 2.1 Charging Please fully charge the battery before power on the gimbal for the first time. Open the USB rubber cover. Connect the USB 2.0 to Type-C (C01) cable to charge. Quick charge is available. It takes only 1.5 hour to fully charge. 2.
2.3 Camera Installation Make sure the battery and memory card are installed before camera installation. Step 1: Mount quick release plate ① on fixed plate ②, lock it. Loosen the ARCA quick release plate safety lock ③, take out ARCA quick release plate ④. Step 2: Mount camera on ARCA quick release plate ④. Step 3: Insert ARCA quick release plate directly into quick release plate ①, tighten the safety lock ③ for ARCA quick release plate.
2.4 Gimbal Balancing For ideal shooting effects, balancing the gimbal is necessary, and accurate balance will offer longer battery life. TIPS 1) Before balancing the gimbal, please lock the gimbal at the balanced lock status, and the lens cover should be removed from the camera and the memory card needs to be inserted to the camera to complete all the connections to ensure that the camera is ready for shooting. 2) During balancing the gimbal, make sure the camera and gimbal are all powered off.
2.4.2 Balance Roll Axis a. Tighten the tilt axis position lock ①, unlock the roll axis position lock ②, check gravity center of camera. b. Loosen the cross arm lock screw ③, slide cross arm ④ to balance the camera position. c. Tighten the cross arm lock screw ③, and tilt the camera to the left or right, if it stays stable, it means balanced. 2.4.3 Balance Pan Axis a. Tighten the roll axis position lock ① after balanced tilt axis and roll axis.
2.5 Power ON/OFF Be sure to unlock the position lock before using the gimbal. Long press power button, release the button until it shows on display. 3. Function operation 3.1 Mode/Function Introduction ① Pan Mode (Default mode) The roll and tilt direction are fixed, and the camera moves according to the leftright movements of the user's hand. ② Follow Mode The roll direction is fixed, and the camera moves according to the left-right or updown movements of the user's hand.
⑥ Manual Lock Slide the tilt axis to a desired position, and hold on for 0.5 second. Set the camera position accurately and conveniently. ⑦ Auto-rotation mode Auto-rotation mode helps user setup and automatically taketime-lapse photography. It can set rotation route and time. ⑧ Inception Mode Single tap Inception menu on screen, setting rotate speed and direction on the screen directly. ⑨ Selfie Mode The camera turns 180° horizontally, selfie shooting is available.
3.2 Button Operation 3.2.1 Mode operation Button Mode Button Function Single tap Pan/Lock mode (default mode) Triple tap All follow mode Double tap 3.2.2 Shutter button Button Shutter Button (2stages-way press: half-way press & full-way press) Description Pan mode Function Description 1. Focus Single tap (half-way press) 3. Video recording Single tap(fully tap) start/stop 2. Photography Full-way press after focusing. Long press for 5 seconds, (fully press) ,after 4.
Button Function Description 1. Camera lens move to upward, select the option above on display Move to upward 2. Camera lens move to downward, select the option below on display Joystick Move to downward 3. Camera lens move to left, select the option on the left on display Move to left 4. Camera lens move to right, select the option on the right on display Move to right 3.2.5 Power button Button Function 1. Power ON/OFF 2. Lock/ unlock screen/ go back to Power Button home page 3.
3.2.7 Multi-function knob Button Function 1. Control the current axis rotate direction 2. Switch between follow Multi-function Focus/Zoom Knob 3. Switch axis rotate among Tilt/Roll/Pan Axis 4. Switch between Follow Focus/Zoom Description Rotate knob (default pan rotation mode) Long press to switch Single tap to switch (under the control of the axis direction mode) Single tap to switch (under the control of the follow focus or zoom mode) 3.3 USB Port There are USB2.
3.4 Touch Screen 3.4.1 Screen Icon Mode Camera Connected/Photography Camera Unconnected Video Recording Mode Bluetooth Connected Bluetooth Unconnected Icon Mode All Lock Mode Pan Mode Follow Mode All Follow Mode Tilt Axis Enabled Multi-function Knob Dnabled Roll Axis Enabled Zoom Status Battery Level Multi-function Knob Disabled Follow Focus Status Pan Axis Enabled www.feiyu-tech.
3.4.2 Display screen switch 3.4.3 Usage of touch screen Slide right to left: Flip to the right sub page. Slide left to right: Flip to the left sub page/return to previous option. Tap: Select current option. 3.4.4 Lock/unlock screen 3.5 Modes Setting Slide right to left Slide left to right Tap to select current menu 3.5.1 Inception Mode setting Single tap Inception Mode on screen, the camera lens will rotate to upward.
3.5.2 Motion-timelapse mode setting Please refer to the Motion Timelapse Mode chapter. 3.5.3 Protrait setting Holding the gimbal horizontally, tap Portrait on screen to enter protrait shooting. 3.5.4 Other setting Set motor power according to camera weight. www.feiyu-tech.
Set scene modes according to camera function. Higher sensitivity gives faster reaction of gimbal/camera. System setting www.feiyu-tech.
3.6 Motion-timelapse Mode 3.6.1 Motion-timelapse setting Method 1: Set the Motion-timelapse mode parameters on Feiyu ON App. Enter the parameter setting interface to select the Motion-timelapse mode for setting. The maximum interval time is 59 seconds, while maximum staying time for long exposure photograhy is 58 seconds. Note: The photographing interval setting must be longer than the stop time and less than the panning or the tilting rotation time.
Display icon Mode/Status Minimum time setting Maximum time setting Tilt axis rotation period 00:00:00 07:59:59 PAN (T1) Pan axis rotation period INVL (t) Photographic interval TILT (T2) DWELL (P) Photography waiting time 00:00:00 00:00:00 00:00:00 07:59:59 00:00:59 00:00:58 PAN: Time required for the pan axis to rotate from the start point to the end point. TILT: Time required for the tilt axis to rotate from the start point to the end point.
(4) Gimbal rotate automatically from the start position to the end position gimbal return the start initial position after setting, and then tilt and pan axis will start to rotate according to the parameter that has been set. To get more videography skills with gimbal and it's tutorial, please kindly visit our official or download Feiyu ON App. http://www.feiyu-tech.com 3.7 Initialization Initialization the gimbal when: (1) The camera is not in balance. (2) Not use for a long period of time. www.
(3) The surrounding temperature changes abruptly. Steps: (1) Select Settings - Calibration on the display to enter the gimbal initialization. (2) Place the gimbal on the table, and the gimbal automatically initializes. If the touch screen prompts that the calibration is successful, the initialization ends, otherwise the initialization fails. (3) After the initialization is successful, slide the touch screen interface to the left/right or click the ESC on the screen to wake up. 3.
4. Feiyu ON App 4.1 Download the Feiyu ON App Scan the QR code to download the app, or search for Feiyu ON in the App Store or Google Play. * Requires iOS 9.0 or above, Android 6.0 or above. 4.2 App Connecting Steps: (1) Power on the gimbal. (2) Select Wi-Fi connection menu on camera (find in setting-network-Wi-Fi ), keep this page which has Wi-Fi name and its password on. (3) Login Feiyu ON App (or register). (4) The App will search around the enable devices.
4.3 Firmware Upgrade Upgrade firmware via App. on App. (2) Select upgrade type. (3) Follow the (1) Tap upgrade ICON prompts to upgrade the firmware. Upgrade type introductions Keyboard update Repair/update or newly add button/touch screen/ interaction functions, update more compatibility cameras which can be controlled through Wi-Fi. Gimbal firmware update Repair/update or newly add gimbal control/function/ parameter and etc.
Please make sure disconnect Wi-Fi between camera and gimbal if Wi-Fi connection is for controlling camera. How to disconnect Wi-Fi connection of camera? When gimbal is on, slide touch screen to the left to find the settings. Press and hold trigger button, push up joystick, then click“Settings”to disconnect Wi-Fi connection. 5. Accessories Noted: this chapter introduce the Optional accessories only, please refer to the manual instruction for more information of the specific accessory. 5.
5.3 Brushless Follow Focus Fix the lens gear on the camera's focus ring position. Fasten the fixed bracket to the quick release plate of the gimbal with a hexagonal screw, and insert the aluminum tube.Insert the AKF II into the aluminum tube, lock the fixed thumb screw on the AKF II, move the aluminum tube to adjust the front and rear position so as to make the AKF II fear and the lens grar engage, and lock the fixed thumb screw on the fixed bracket.
Notice: The function of horizontal adjustment button is disable for AK2000S. 5.5 Extension Rod It can be used as a mini crane, or take the footage of emulating flying at a low altitude. www.feiyu-tech.
5.6 Multifunctional Bracket To extra stabilize the camera by mounting it on top of camera and tilt axis. The bracket can be used an extension plate for mounting other accessories on it. 5.7 Wireless MIC Kit The receiver transmitter can collect the sound from the transmitter within 20m range. www.feiyu-tech.
5.7.1 How to use (1) Two way to enter video recording mode: ① Manually set video mode on camera. ② Single tap function button to switch to video recording mode on gimbal, after it connected to camera via USB cable. (2) Plug in the wireless microphone (receiver terminal) to camera MIC jack. Turn it on. www.feiyu-tech.
(3) Turn on the wireless microphone (transmitter terminal), it is available to use. (To get a better effectiveness, please wear it as close to the sound source as possible.) (4) Plug the wireless clip-on microphone in the wireless microphone ( transmitter terminal) mount. 5.7.2 Wireless microphone kit is available to use individually. 5.7.3 The indicator description of wireless microphone kit * Workable for both receiver and transmitter terminal.
6. Specifications Product Size (well balanced) 158.7×203.6×372.8mm Max. Rolling Range 360° Max. Tilting Range Max. Panning Range Tilt Follow Speed Pan Follow Speed Payload Capability Weight Battery Theoretical Battery Life Charging Time Compatible Cameras* 230° 360° 2°/s ~ 75°/s 3°/s ~ 150°/s 2200g/4.85 lb (well balanced) About 1100g/2.4 lb (not included the shutter release cable, camera, lens and so forth) 2200mAh (built-in) 14h (well balanced) ≥1.
Compatible Cameras for Reference Brand AK2000S Lens Compatible List Brand Camera(H/W/D） Model Can be equipped with a lens E 10–18mm F4 OSS FE 12-24mm F4 G FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM Sony A7R3 126.9×95.6×62.7mm 572g Sony A7M3 126.9×95.6×73.7mm 565g FE16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS FE 24-70 F2.8 GM Zeiss E 16-70 F4 OSS E PZ 18–105mm F4 G OSS Sony A9 126.9×95.6×63mm 588g E PZ 18–200mm F3.5–6.3 OSS LE Sony A7S2 126.9×95.7×60.3mm 584g Sony A7R2 126.9×95.7×60.3mm 582g Sony A7M2 126.
Brand Brand Camera(H/W/D） GH5S 138.5×98.1×87.4mm 660g GH5 138.5×98.1×87.4mm 725g G9 136.9×97.3×91.6mm 658g GH4 93.4×83.9×132.9mm 560g Nikon Z6 134×100.5×67.5mm 675g Z7 134×100.5×67.5mm 675g AK2000S Lens Compatible List Model Can be equipped with a lens LEICA DG SUMMILUX 15mm f/1.7 ASPH LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm f/1.4 ASPH LEICA DG MACRO 45mm f/2.8 OIS LEICA DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4.0 ASPH LEICA DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60 f/2.8-4 Power OIS LUMIX G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.
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5. Never use the gimbal when the temperature is too high or too low. www.feiyu-tech.
