5000 Handheld Video Stabilizer (FLCM-5000-Q) Instruction Manual
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Welcome To Flycam! Dear Client, On behalf of all the people that work so hard to provide you with the most up-to-date, flexible and cost-efficient production gear, we would like to welcome you into the Flycam family. By purchasing your 5000 Handheld Video Stabilizer , you have just joined a host of designers, engineers, machinists, assembly, customer service and office staff that take great pride in all that they do.
Introduction Flycam 5000 is a precise camera stabilizer which helps you in getting the stable and smooth gliding movements with absolutely zero shakes. It allows you to make fast moves while following quick actions. Thus it is easy to operate and best for travel shooting, events, and video productions. What’s In The Box Please inspect the contents of your shipped package to ensure you have received everything that is listed below.
Quick release adapter Lever to remove / attach the quick release Quick release Unico Quick Release Adapter Flycam Yoko-2 Steady Stabilizer Support Note: A locking pin located at the front prevents camera rotation. V-shape Adapter (to attach Camera to Head Plate) Table Clamp Storage Bag Safety Hints ATTENTION: PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE USING TO PREVENT SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE GEAR! BE HIGHLY VIGILANT OF SURROUNDINGS Check the area you will be shooting in, before shooting. Make sure your path is clear.
ADULT SUPERVISION IS RECOMMENDED Minors using this product should have adult supervision. FOLLOWING THESE GUIDELINES WILL PROVIDE BETTER SHOTS AND TROUBLE-FREE OPERATION. SHOULD YOU NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE ‘ONLINE’ BY CONTACTING YOUR SALES REPRESENTATIVE Assembling A threaded stud is located in the center of Base Platform for attaching Central Post. Securely tighten the adjustment knob on telescoping clamp by rotating it clockwise.
Remove Head Plate by unscrewing the four side knobs to mount Quick Release Adapter. Loosen allen bolt at the bottom of Quick Release Adapter and attach it to Head Plate. Then attach Head Plate to stabilizer with appropriate fore & aft positioning and tighten all four side knobs, as shown. Further fine tuning will probably be required.
Open the lever and remove Quick Release Plate from Adapter. Then attach it with your camera with the help of screw driver. Insert your camera setup with Quick Release Plate into the Adapter and tighten the lever back. NOTE: If you wish to bypass Quick Release Plate, the camera can be directly attached to Head Plate by following this assembly sequence: Remove Head plate from 3-piece Head Assembly in order to attach it to your camera.
Keep the camera in center of Head Plate and secure it properly.Do not over tighten this adjustment as it can break the threaded insert. The many slots located on Head Plate and Bottom Plate allows you to easily adjust X & Y Axis for perfect balance.Place the assembly in line with the center of stabilizer post and tighten the side adjusters, as shown. Further fine tuning will probably be required.
Adding Weights & Positioning for Proper Balance Continuing the assembly and balance requirements to make your Flycam Handheld Video Stabilizer fully functional you will note that the base platform has a provision to mount the balance weights in their cups via a slot found on both sides of the post. The purpose of the counter weight system is to match the low end of the stabilizer to the weight of the camera and accessories at the high/top end with the gimbaled handle as the pivot point in between.
Vertical Adjustment of telescopic central post is made by loosening the control located at the base, raising or lowering the post to desired location and then retightening the vertical control. Do not over-tighten this control.
If the stabilizer be front heavy, loosen the screws on the sides of Head Plate and gently slide Head Plate back until optimum balance is achieved. Tilting to the back means the load is tail heavy requiring the plate to be adjusted forward on the head. If the stabilizer leans towards right, then loosen the screws on the bottom of Bottom Plate and gently slide the Mid Plate towards left. If it leans to left, then adjust the Mid Plate towards right. A bit at a time until balance is achieved.
Make sure that everything is tight. Grasp Central Post near the base and move it from vertical to horizontal. Hold it there. Be sure that it will not hit the stand when you drop it. Keep your free hand to catch the central post when it drops. Count how many seconds it takes to fall to vertical. Try using a stopwatch. If the drop time is less than 2 seconds, it is too bottom heavy. You need to move the bottom mass closer to post.
You'll get one movement that's too slow and then you'll add a pair and it will fall too fast. When that happens, take off the last pair of weights that you added. Tighten down the weights so they don't slide around. To get the perfect count, slightly lower Central Post that attaches the Base Platform with the weights, until you get the ‘one-one thousand, two one thousand’ count to vertical position. Fine-tune the left-right, forward-backward balance.
NOTE: Flycam 5000 Stabilizer doesn’t work under water, nor is it waterproof. Avoid direct exposure to rain, water spray or any harsh environment. The bearings are not sand proof. Avoid getting dirt or sand in them. Practice Makes You Perfect - Walking the Line Practice this simple exercise to master your Flycam Handheld stabilizer with professional results. Using masking or gaffers tape, create a cross mark on a flat and even wall. The mark becomes your framing center.
YOUR FLYCAM 5000 HANDHELD VIDEO STABILIZER ALL DRESSED UP AND READY TO GO! (SHOWN WITH OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES) WARRANTY We offer a one year warranty for our products from the date of purchase. We will repair or replace your product, free of charge, in the event of a defect in materials or craftsmanship obtained during normal use or handling based on the user manual. Please note that we will not cover any shipping costs for returning the product to us.
