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Table of Contents Introduction – About the EC1 – Features 3 4 Product Description – What’s Included – Parts Diagram – Charging the batteries – Installing the battery holder – Camera Installation and Balance 5 6 7 9 10 Getting to Know the EC1 – Powering On – Modes of Operation (Profiles) – OLED Display – Extensions and Extra Features 15 16 17 17 Compatible Camera Models – List of supported cameras 18 Gimbal Working Angles – Operable camera angles 18 – Mount Modes 19 Precautions and Safety – Preca
▲ About the EC1 Beholder EC1 – 3-Axis handheld gimbal stabilizer The Beholder EC1 is the newest upgrade to the popular gimbal Beholder DS1. It is designed specifically for professional filmmakers looking for a single handheld stabilizer for a large range of medium and small cameras. The EC1 makes it simple and easy to get outstanding stable footage. Beholder EC1 is the first to use the 32bit motor encoder.
▲ Features Beholder EC1 features Dimensions: 360 x 184 x 79 mm Compatibility: Mirrorless & DSLR Cameras up to 4.
▲ What’s Included After you’ve received the product and before you use it, please check whether the package contains all the items in the following inventory. If any item is missing, please get in touch with the dealer to resolve the situation. EC1 body 1. Tilt motor 2. Roll motor 3. Pan motor 4. 5 *M4 thumb screw 5. The four-way joystick 6. Power Switch 7. The handheld handle head 8. The data port 9. Camera Quick Release Plate 10. 3 x 18650 battery 11. The battery holder 12.
▲ Parts Diagram Identifying parts 4 2 1 17 18 16 9 4 4 3 13 10 10 4 5 6 19 12 14 8 15 11 20 7 6 2016 Beholder ® All Right Reserved
▲ Charging the Batteries Battery charging and inserting For best performance, please use ikan IB-18650-26 batteries (with the protection board). The LED indicator will turn red while charging and green if the batteries are fully charged. Connect the battery holder (Fig. 1) to the USB power supply before the batteries are installed in the holder. The LED will turn green to indicate the USB power can be used. Disconnect the battery holder and insert the three batteries.
▲ Charging the Batteries Recommendations • • • • It is recommended to use a dedicated charger like the ikan ICH-SC4. If the product is not used for a long time, charge the batteries up to 70% of their capacity and store them in a cool, dry place. If you need more batteries, try to purchase ikan IB-18650-26-3PK official batteries or other reliable batteries with a protection circuit to avoid overcharging and damaging the batteries.
▲ Installing the battery holder Instructions to use the battery holder Mount the 18650 batteries with the negative electrode of the battery (-) towards the spring (Fig. 2). Push the three 18650 batteries inward. Fig. 2. Inserting batteries into the battery holder Install the battery holder into the battery compartment with the two electrical terminals toward the direction of insertion (Fig. 3).
Camera Installation and Balance ▲ Instructions to install the camera WARNING Before installing the camera and adjusting the balance, remove the camera lens cover, attach the lens hood, and insert a memory card and camera batteries, as well as any other accessories. The camera should be fully ready to shoot. STEP 1 Mount the camera quick release • Remove the quick release plate from the gimbal. • Attach the quick release plate to the camera (Fig. 4). Be careful not to twist it too tight at this point.
STEP 2 Install the camera on gimbal base • • • • • Install the camera with quick release mounted into the Beholder EC1 bottom mount base (Fig. 5). Slightly adjust the position of the camera into the base until you find a horizontal balance. Shift the camera as close to the pitch motor as possible. Use the base plate positioning if needed. Tighten the thumb screws. Use a screwdriver to tighten the 1/4 quick release screw. Fig. 5.
STEP 3 Adjust the gimbal roll – left and right balance • Release the roll thumb M4 screw (Fig. 6). • Slide the roll arm left or right until the camera finds a balance position and doesn’t lean left or right. • In case more space is needed on either side, then go back to step 2. Fig. 6.
STEP 4 Adjust the gimbal pitch - up and down balance • Loosen the camera plate M4 thumb screw to adjust the pitch level (M4 thumb screw – in Fig. 7) • Move the camera plate arm up and down, until the camera stays in place at any lens angle. • Tighten the thumb screws. Fig. 7.
STEP 5 Adjust the gimbal pan – forward and backward balance • Loosen the pan motor left thumb screw (Fig. 8). • Tilt the gimbal handle 45 degrees forward. • Move the pan arm to the left side or to the right side at 90 degrees and observe the direction it tends to move when released. • If the pan arm tends to go up/backward, then the gimbal is front heavy: move the pan arm back slightly and repeat the side test.
▲ Power ON Starting the gimbal in default profile • Press the power button for two solid seconds to power the gimbal on (Fig. 9 [2]). • The gimbal will start in pan follow mode. (Profile 2) • Use the 5-way joystick (Fig. 9 [1]) to control the camera tilt and pan direction. Push the joystick up or down for tilting up and down. Push the joystick to the left or to the right to pan the camera left or right. [joystick] [Power Switch] [Mode button] Fig. 9.
Modes of Operation (Profiles) ▲ Switching the gimbal to different modes of operation (profiles) • Press the mode button one time, which is located under the OLED screen (Fig. 9 [3]) to enter Lock Mode (Profile 1): camera will hold the direction and not follow, pan, or tilt. • Press the mode button twice to enter Pan-Follow Mode (Profile 2): gimbal follows pan and holds the tilt position. • Press the mode button three times to enter Follow Mode (Profile 3): camera follows the tilt and pan directions.
▲ OLED display Description of OLED display functions Boot interface with company logo Charge: 85% to 100% 30% to 45% 65% to 85% 10% to 30% 45% to 65% 10% or less joystick right direction joystick tilt up joystick left direction joystick tilt down profile1: Press mode button once: Lock mode profile2: Press mode button twice: Pan Follow mode profile3: Press mode button three times: Follow mode profile4: Press mode button four times: Full Follow mode profile5: Press mode button five times: Return t
▲ Compatible cameras Compatible camera models • Beholder EC1 supports lighter than 2KG (including lenses) DSLR or mirrorless cameras • List of supported cameras: • DSLR: Canon 6D / 5D / 7D • Mirrorless: A6300, A7R2, A7S + 24- 70 / 16- 35, GH4 + 12- 35, GH3 + 14- 140 and so on. • Compact cameras: RX100, LX100 ▲ Gimbal working angles Handheld camera angle range Fig. 11.
▲ Mount modes Mounting options Beholder EC1 supports two camera mounting options: Roll arm to the left or roll arm to the right of the center (Fig. 12). The right side is useful if your camera has a flip screen. Fig.
▲ Precautions Things to consider before use Beholder EC1 is shipped from the factory with perfect calibration. However, after a long period of unuse or if the temperature difference is too large, it may cause the gyro to drift automatically or to tilt during use. Gyro Correction: Place the Beholder EC1 horizontally on the table, power on the gimbal and press and hold the menu button for 6 seconds. The system automatically enters the gyroscope calibration mode. The motors lose power for 5 seconds.
▲ Safety Important safety instructions 1. Do not get too close to a magnetic field or a source of extreme heat and fire. 2. Using and storing this product under high temperature and humidity, water, or in a highly corrosive environment can cause the device to have internal failure. 3. Protect the power cord to avoid trampling or backlog, particularly at plugs, sockets and other parts. 4. Do not use an incompatible power supply, charger or batteries that may cause a fire, explosion or other hazard.
Copyright/Trademark Statement ▲ Copyright/Trademark statement Beholder® and ikan® are certified trademarks, which cannot be used without our permission for any other purposes. The product has a number of patents so if copies of the product are found, the perpetrator will hold the relevant legal responsibility. A regular dealer must obtain marketing authorization documents. Please visit an authorized dealer to purchase. A list of distributors can be found on the website.
▲ Product specifications Beholder EC1 technical specifications Model: EC1 3-axis single handheld gimbal stabilizer Load Capacity 2000 g Battery 3x 18650 3.7v Battery Operating Time Approx. 8-10 hours Battery Charging time Approx. 3-4 hours Working temperature: -10 to 70 degrees Celsius Working angles: (360° no limit) Pan: Roll: Pitch: 360 ° 360 ° 360 ° Tripod Mounting Thread 3/8" Accessory Mounting Threads 1 x 1/4" Dimensions Length Width Height Weight 2.6 lb (1.
Frequently asked questions and answers 1. How do you charge the gimbal? Beholder EC1 can be charged in two ways: using the built-in battery holder micro USB or using a separate authorized dedicated charger (recommended) such as the ikan ICH-SC4. Charging using the battery holder: - Remove the battery cap cover on the bottom of the handle. - Take the battery holder out. - Connect the power cable to the Micro USB. - Connect the other cable end to power supply.
