TRINITY 2 camera setup quick guide
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TRINITY 2 camera setup quick guide
Foreword
ADVICE
Only a precisely executed camera preparation will enable you to get the TRINITY 2 system in perfect
SYMMETRY
and
NEUTRAL BALANCE
.
Balance Strategy
The camera preparation must meet the following requirements:
ADVICE
Compact length and low Center Of Gravity (COG)
Keep the COG (centre of gravity) of the TRINITY 2 head as low as possible and the overall
length of the camera setup should be as compact as possible.
If the camera length is unnecessarily long, the COG / hight of the Tilt axis of the TRINITY 2 head
could be quite high, which will force you to extend the Center Post to compensate for top weight.
As the Center Post lengthens the more extreme the degree of inertia will be and will reduce the
agility of the TRINITY 2.
When using an ALEXA 35 or ALEXA Mini LF, Signature Prime lenses or a zoom lens keeps the
camera setup at an optimal length.
If the ARRI ALEXA LF or AMIRA is being used a Prime Lens will be required.
Most box-type television cameras with a zoom lens do have the right length for use with the
TRINITY 2 system.
Video Transmitters should be mounted to the rear Battery Hanger.
This uses the weight of the transmitter as a counterweight and the total weight of the system can
be kept low.
Camera Preparation
The camera preparation must meet the following requirements:
ADVICE
Camera components and accessories mounted on the camera must be attached symmetrically
and matched to each other.
If two focus motors are needed, use two 15mm rods (equal length and same material) and mount
them on the
top
of the camera.
Now place one focus motor on each rod.
Make sure that the gears are facing the front of the lens and the motor housing of the camera
body.
If only one focus motor is required, then two rods are also required.
Place the focus motors vertical
above
the lens.
