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2. Next, remove the rubber shoe from the end of the monopod section of the FlowPod (the rubber
shoe may seem difficult to remove, but it will come off with a little twisting and effort). Unscrew the
aluminum foot adapter from the top extension cylinder and slide on the rubber shoe.
3. Mount the camcorder and X-Y assembly inside the Low-Flow frame on the bottom half, which is
distinguished by its smaller hole. The threaded mounting post on the base of the X-Y plate fits
through this hole so that you can screw the threaded aluminum foot adapter all the way on until it
secures the X-Y plate to the frame.
4. Secure the Low-Flow frame to your FlowPod using the supplied wing-head thumbscrew (3/8”-16)
and lock washer. The attachment screw will fit through the larger hole at the top of the frame and
screw into the bottom of the monopod section of the FlowPod. We recommend leaving the
monopod collapsed when setting up and operating the Low Flow kit (as pictured at right).
5. You should screw the extension cylinder into the spot previously occupied by the X-Y plate (on top
of the C-handle). Add weights and/or a monitor to help balance the unit top to bottom and
improve functionality. It isn’t absolutely necessary to add the weights, but you may find it
beneficial.
LOW-FLOW MODE - OPERATION
1. You can operate the Low-Flow unit with the handle locked in place,
but you may determine that the freely rotating handle suits you
better. You will achieve smoother shots if you do not extend the
monopod. It may also be beneficial to add weight to the top
extension cylinder, but it will require some practice to determine
what works best for you.
2. Once you have fully assembled and adjusted the Low-Flow unit to
your needs, exercise caution while walking along with it to make
sure you don’t strike the ground, other objects, or your feet. You
can achieve smooth, low-level shots in this configuration and you
may find creative new ways to implement this feature, but as
always, rely on common sense to prevent unforeseen problems.
Special Note: If at some point you don’t need the
monopod feature and want to use the FlowPod as a
standalone stabilizer, just unscrew the monopod
section from the main unit (counter-clockwise from the
bottom) and remove it (pictured at left). This may be
especially useful if you are using a very small camera
that does not need much counterweight.
Also Available: Upgrade to a vest and arm
support system by adding the DV Sportster
(
pictured at right
) or Navigator to your
FlowPod
The VZ-FP has a 2-year factory warranty. Please
retain your sales receipt for warranty verification.
www.varizoom.com
/ 512-219-7722.
