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STABILIZATION MODES

POWER ADJUSTMENT & CAMERA CONTROL SETTINGS

Stabilization Mode Description

The stabilizer enters Pan Follow Mode (PF) by default each time when powered on. Switch into Lock Mode (LM) 

by single pressing on Joystick. Double press Joystick to enter Full Follow Mode (FF). Triple press Joystick to 

enter Turn Back Mode (TB - 180º rotation on Pan axis). Single press Joystick while in Lock Mode, Full Follow 

Mode or Turn Back Mode will return to the Pan Follow Mode.

PF

PF

LM

FF

PF

TB

Pan Follow Mode

Pan Follow Mode

Pan Follow Mode

PF

Pan Follow Mode

Lock Mode

Full Follow Mode

Turn Back Mode

One Click

One Click

One Click

One Click

Two Clicks

Three Clicks

Tilt Axis

Roll Axis

Pan Axis

Tilt Axis

Roll Axis

Pan Axis

Tilt Axis

Roll Axis

Pan Axis

Pan Follow Mode (PF): The camera 
pans left/right following the movement 
of the stabilizer while the tilt and roll 
axes are locked. Push the joystick 
up/down allows manual control of the 
tilt axis.

Lock Mode (LM): This mode locks 
movement of all three axes to keep the 
camera fixed on a shooting direction. 
Push the joystick up/down and 
left/right allows manual control of the 
tilt axis and pan axis.

Full Follow Mode (FF): The camera 
pans and tilts following the movement 
of the stabilizer. Push the joystick 
left/right allows manual control of the 
roll axis.

Motor Power Adjustment

The motor force of the stabilizer needs to be adjusted (3 levels) to adapt the stabilizer to cameras and lens of 

different weight for ideal use.

Camera Control Cable Configuration

Please choose the corresponding option to configure your camera control cable.

2. Rotate the dial to choose the 
appropriate motor force (3 levels), press 
right to confirm the option, then
restart the stabilizer to finish.

2.Rotate the dial to choose your camera 
brand, press to confirm the option and 
restart the stabilizer to finish.

1. Sing|e press Menu and rotate the dial 
to "motor", then press right to enter the 
"motor" setting.

1. Sing|e press Menu and rotate the dial 
to "camera”, then press right to enter the 
“camera” setting.

          1.You need to restart the stabilizer to finish adjustment and configuration of motor force and camera 
control cable.
2. After re-setting the parameters, the stabilizer will enter standby mode, please long press mode button to 
activate the camera.

Motor Force

Low

Medium (default)

High

Weight Capacity

Compatible Camera & Lens Examples

Light

Sony A7S SEL35F28Z Lens
Canon 5D EF 50mm F/1.8 II Lens
Canon 5D EF 24-70mm F/2.8 L II USM Lens

Medium

Heavy

          

If either the motor force is set too high or too low (unmatched with weight capacity), it can lead to 

camera shake and affect normal use of the stabilizer.

If there is no option to match your camera brand or there is no need to connect your camera, choose "Close".

Summary of Contents for EVO RAGE3

Page 1: ...20810 Sockeye Pl 200 Bend OR 97701 Support and Sales Questions Tel 866 977 6688 Monday to Friday 9AM to 5PM Pacific Time or email support evogimbals com EVOGimbals com English Manual V1 0 ...

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Page 3: ...rning 2 Get to Know The EVO RAGE3 7 Preparing and Charging the Batteries 8 Installation 10 Balance Adjustment 13 How to Use 16 APP Operations 23 Calibration and Firmware Upgrade 25 Specifications 29 Product Dimensions 30 Warranty 31 My Notes 33 ...

Page 4: ...his product you hereby signify that you have read this document carefully and that you understand and agree to abide by the terms and conditions herein You agree that you are solely responsible for your own conduct while using this product and for any consequences thereof You agree to use this product only for purposes that are proper and in accordance with all terms precautions practices policies...

Page 5: ... Do not mechanically strike crush or throw the battery Do not place heavy objects on the battery or charger 10 Electrolytes inside the battery are highly corrosive In case of accidental contact of any electrolytes with your skin or eyes rinse immediately with water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical advice as soon as possible 11 Do not use the battery if it has been involved in a crash or he...

Page 6: ... C The ideal storage temperature is 22 C 28 C 3 Store batteries in a dry environment 4 Do not leave the battery unused for too long after it has been completely discharged to prevent over discharge of battery which may result in battery damage and permanent failure Battery Maintenance 1 Never use the battery when the temperature is too high or too low 2 Do not store the battery in any environment ...

Page 7: ... more on page 16 Lens Support Status Indicator Lights Follow Focus Controller Camera Mounting Screw Tilt Axis Motor Horizontal Arm Thumb Screw Thumb Screw Pan Axis Motor Micro USB Port DC 8 0V Power Outlet 1 4 3 8 Threaded Hole Mico USB Port Mico USB Port Charger Battery Description Charger Specifications Name EVO 18650 3 Li ion battery charger Model ZC 18650 3 Input 5V 2400mA Output 4 2V 800mA 3 S...

Page 8: ...e adapter or two adapters charging simultaneously faster 2 The simultaneous charging with two adapters may fail when the power is under charged like when the current of adapter is below 1000mA Adapter with higher current capacity is recommended 3 The USB Port along side the stabilizer does not support charging to batteries 1 Please use qualified standard 5V 22000mA adapter for battery charging Char...

Page 9: ...on of the arrow mark on it EVO Gimbals Control Cable Function Table Camera brand Canon Sony Panasonic Camera model 5D2 5D3 EVO Mini 002 Micro USB to Mini USB Micro USB to Micro USB Micro USB to Multi USB Micro USB to CTIA EVO Micro 002 EVO Multi 002 EVO CTIA 002 EVO Multi 001 GH4 GH5 Sony camera with MULTI interface 5D4 CCI Cable model Camera control cable Photo Video Real Time preview AV TV ISO E...

Page 10: ... times Adjust the Tilt Axis until the camera can stay still with the lens facing up i e the camera stays still and vertical to the ground complete this step by tightening up thumb screw Balance Adjustment on Roll Axis Loosen the thumb screw rotate about 3 times Adjust the Roll Axis until the camera can stay still Complete this step by tightening up thumb screw Hold the horizontal arm on the Tilt A...

Page 11: ...lease 9 7 ON OFF Video Left 5 Right 6 Control Dial 8 1 OLED Display Stabilizer status and camera parameters display see more on page 18 3 ON OFF Video Long press for 3 seconds to power 0n off Single press to start end video recording 5 Left In main screen single press to return to previous option In menu screen single press to return to previous screen 7 Shutter Release Halfway press the button to ...

Page 12: ...on Six side calibration for stabilizer See more on page 25 Angle Fine tunes the motor angle on the tilt roll axis See more on page 27 About Displays software version and stabilizer model information RAGE3 Canon Controlability Table Camera Mode AV TV P M X X X X Photo Video AV TV ISO EV Note For Canon 5D4 the EV can be adjusted by setting ISO to AUTO while the Mode Dial is set to M Canon cameras un...

Page 13: ...ows manual control of the roll axis Motor Power Adjustment The motor force of the stabilizer needs to be adjusted 3 levels to adapt the stabilizer to cameras and lens of different weight for ideal use Camera Control Cable Configuration Please choose the corresponding option to configure your camera control cable 2 Rotate the dial to choose the appropriate motor force 3 levels press right to confirm th...

Page 14: ...R E6 purchased separately Charging 5D3 5D4 camera Powering on 1 Connect the power input end of the connector to the DC 8 0V power outlet then connect the other end to the camera 2 Mount and balance the camera on the RAGE3 gimbal then start up the camera Powering off Power off the camera first then unplug the connector from the RAGE3 gimbal Charging 5D2 camera Powering on 1 Start up the RAGE3 by holdi...

Page 15: ...te App Download Download the EVO Gimbals Remote App from either the Apple App Store or Google Play Control Screen Stabilizer control panel via Bluetooth Calibration Screen Calibration is required when deviations are found in the 3 axes and the leveling of the camera Tap Start Calibration and complete the 6 side calibration procedure following onscreen illustrations Photo Settings Control resolutio...

Page 16: ... of the stabilizer b Stabilizer unused for a long time c Too large temperature difference between operation environments Slight deviation is still found in the tilt or roll angle of the camera in level position after the initialization and six side calibration of the stabilizer Six Side Calibration STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 1 Correctly install the batteries 2 Hold the camera mounting plate with one hand...

Page 17: ... roll axis angle to your actual needs Fine tune the motor through the EVO Gimbal remote App Please refer to APP Operations for more information Connect the stabilizer to the EVO Gimbal Remote App via Bluetooth then enter Gimbal Setting screen and adjust the value of the tilt and roll axis angle to your actual needs Connect the RAGE3 to your computer via Micro USB cable for the firmware upgrade and ...

Page 18: ...Min 9 8V 110mA 10ºC 12h 135º 0 01º 0 05º 500g Standard 11 1V 25ºC 2 5h 1250g 360º 360º Max 12 6V 6000mA 45ºC 18h 185º 0 03º 0 1º 3200g Well balanced with camera mounted Charging current 2400mA Excluding batteries Unlimited rotation Unlimited rotation Notes The max horizontal length from the point of camera gravity to the roll axis is 90mm from the 1 4 threaded hole to tilt axis 90mm and from gravi...

Page 19: ...ite EVOGimbals com Or email EVO Gimbals Customer Support support evogimbals com For an accessory or part not available from your authorized dealer please visit our website Repair Replacement Warranty This Limited Warranty shall apply to any repair replacement part or replacement product for the remainder of the original Limited Warranty period or for ninety 90 days whichever is longer Any parts or...

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