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3. Mounting the Camera/Smartphone
Take camera mounting as an example.
Before mounting the camera, make sure the camera is ready for shooting (Install the
camera lens, and the lens cover should be removed, the memory card and battery
needs to be inserted to the camera, and battery is fully charged) , complete all the
steps which mentioned in chapter "2. Getting started" and the gimbal is adjusted to
gimbal balancing position
. Make sure the gimbal is powered off or in sleep mode
before mounting the camera.
3.1 Attach the quick release plate
Attach the quick release plate to camera by
tightening the screw.
If the camera doesn't have the 1/4-20 inch screw
hole, please put the camera on mount adapter,
which has 1/4-20 inch screw hole, and then
follow the steps above to mount it.
Users can mount smartphone into the optional
smartphone holder, and follow the steps above
to install it on the gimbal.
3.2 Install lens holder (Optional)
Install the lens holder on the quick release plate if needed, the rubber of the lens
holder must be directly under the lens. It is recommended to use the lens holder
when using a long or heavy lens.
