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Low Mode
Configuring the sled for low mode
In order to configure the sled for
low mode operating, you must:
• Flip the monitor and the camera
upside-down.
• Attach the F-bracket to the gimbal.
Use the provided safety pin.
• Rebalance the sled, both statically
and dynamically.
• You also might change to a longer
post in the arm and/or raise the
socket block on the vest to restore
some of the arm’s lost boom range.
The camera will need some means
of attaching a second dovetail (P/N
601-7412) to the top of the camera.
A low mode handle clamp (P/N 078-
7393-01) works for some cameras, but
be sure the camera’s handle is strong
enough. Many plastic handles on video
cameras are inadequate, and a custom
cage or bracket is required.
Many film cameras come with dedicated
low mode brackets and 100% video
viewfinders. Some camera-specific low
mode bracketry might also provide
a means of mounting motor rods (or
a dovetail with motor rods), and this
system should not interfere with camera
functions or working with the camera in
high mode.
Most operators work with the low mode
bracketry and second dovetail in place —
ready to go at all times.
Attach the second dovetail directly above
the first dovetail. Check that it does not
interfere with changing tapes, film mags
or any other camera functions.
