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Instruction Manual 

5000 Handheld Video  
Stabilizer 

(FLCM-5000-Q)

 

 

Summary of Contents for FLCM-5000-Q

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual 5000 Handheld Video Stabilizer FLCM 5000 Q ...

Page 2: ...se and work hard to resolve any problems in the unlikely event one should arise With our commitment to continuous improvement and your Feedback building on our reputation of providing affordable quality products is PRIORITY 1 Subject Page Foreword 3 Introduction 4 Safety Hints 5 6 Assembling 6 11 Balancing 11 15 Warranty 16 Table of Contents ...

Page 3: ...and office staff that take great pride in all that they do Our mantra of continuous improvement has been the guiding principle of how we conduct our business since day one Once you have the opportunity to experience your new 5000 Handheld Video Stabilizer we hope you will agree that we craft quality products at a competitive price Products designed to meet and exceed the standards of today s real ...

Page 4: ...ro 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 Please inspect the contents of your shipped package to ensure you have received everything that is listed below What s In The Box Head Plate Bottom Plate Mid Plate Head Assembly These three individual pieces are shipped as one assembled unit ...

Page 5: ...NT OF SURROUNDINGS Check the area you will be shooting in before shooting Make sure your path is clear Look for obstacles and note anything you might run into or trip over Extra care is also necessary when tackling stairs and other kinds of uneven ground ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE GEAR If you intend to shoot while moving fast or while traversing uneven terrain do not hesitate to wear protective gear a...

Page 6: ...TING YOUR SALES REPRESENTATIVE Loosen allen bolts at the bottom of Camera Plate align its holes with the top of Central Post re tighten them securing the plate to post NOTE The adjustment knob should only be tightened by hand Do not over tighten it as it could cause thread stripping Assembling A threaded stud is located in the center of Base Platform for attaching Central Post Securely tighten the...

Page 7: ...ick Release Adapter 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 Loosen allen bolt at the bottom of Quick Release Adapter and attach it to Head Plate ...

Page 8: ...ck Release Plate into the Adapter and tighten the lever back Remove Head plate from 3 piece Head Assembly in order to attach it to your camera You will note a number of mounting holes that can be used to adapt various cameras NOTE If you wish to bypass Quick Release Plate the camera can be directly attached to Head Plate by following this assembly sequence ...

Page 9: ...threaded insert Head Plate X adjustment 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 Head Plate Y adjustment ...

Page 10: ...has to be added to the other side to maintain horizontal balance However if you are using an offset configuration such as a flip out viewfinder or off center accessories extra weights might be needed on the opposite side of the post to counter act and maintain proper balance Total weight fixed to the base platform should be equal to the weight of your camera plus the head and any accessories Addin...

Page 11: ...the camera to remain level during operation with the Central Post in a vertical position unless off axis framing is desired When testing for horizontal balance start from a flat and level surface like table This will allow the stabilizer to hang freely as you hold it If your stabilizer is correctly balanced on its horizontal axis then it will be both leveled upright with Central Post in a perfect ...

Page 12: ...e fore aft balancing adjustments by centering the camcorder over Central Post To do this Loosen the side screws of Head Plate and the bottom screws of Bottom Plate Look at the stabilizer from side If the camcorder lens is tipped up or down move the camcorder forward or backward until the center of balance is situated over Central Post Then look at the stabilizer from front If the post is not verti...

Page 13: ... its center of gravity is as close to the center of plate as possible basically hold the camera in your hand until it feels balanced both left and right as well as forward and backward Find hole in the plate that is as close to threaded tripod mount on your camera as possible while you are still holding your camera s center of gravity to the center of plate Attach your camera or quick release if y...

Page 14: ...tion you wish to shoot and frame shot For normal shooting hold the handle in middle For normal shooting hold the handle in middle For shots that require framing the camera up down or sideways hold the handle firmly at bottom This will allow the yoke part of gimbal to rotate without hitting your hand or knuckles Maintenance Bearing Maintenance The main bearing on stabilizer is attached to Central P...

Page 15: ...mark center framed and in focus With a bit of effort dramatic fluid like movements will become your second nature and provide production value to all your setups NOTE If you wish to use Table Clamp then follow this 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 gettin...

Page 16: ...isuse neglect lack of care of the product or service by anyone other than our company We are not liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of the unit or occurring due to any breach of this warranty Replacement parts of the product will be provided at nominal cost covering the cost price of the replacement parts only to the customers after the Warranty Period has expire...

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