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Add one pair of weights at a time and repeat the "horizontal to vertical" test until it falls at 

the correct rate. It will probably not be perfect. 

 

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You'll get one that's too slow and then you'll add a pair and it will fall too fast. When that 

happens, take off the last pair of weights that you added. 

 

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Tighten down the weights so they don't slide around. 

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To  get  the  count  perfect,  slightly  lower  the  center  post  that  attaches  the  base  platform 

with  the  weights  until  you  get  the  "one-one  thousand,  two  one  thousand"  count  to  the 

vertical position. 

 

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Fine-tune  the  left-right,  forward-backward  balance.  You  will  have  to  go  back  and  forth     

between the two directions to get the balance just right. Loosen the screw sets that allow 

the sled to move left and right. Adjust the top plate so that it is centered and tighten down 

the screws like you would a tire slowly and alternating side to side. 

 

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Repeat for "forward-backward" balancing. 

 

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Check to see if your camera is sitting level. If not, repeat the necessary steps until it does. 

 

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Practice walking/movements ensuring your body motion is not transmitted to your hands 

and then the flycam and camera.

 

When handling your junior one hand holds  onto the handle while  the other is used to gently 
guide the camera in the direction you wish to shoot and frame the shot.  

 

For normal shooting, hold the handle in the middle.  
For shots that require framing the camera up, down or sideways, hold the handle firmly at the 
bottom.  

 

This will allow the “yoke” part of the gimbal to rotate without hitting your hand or knuckles. 

HOLDING FLYCAM JUNIOR 

Summary of Contents for FLCM-JR

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual Flycam Junior Camera Stabilizer FLCM JR ...

Page 2: ...sfaction in all that we do We back our sales with a 1 year warranty from the date of purchase 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 Table of Contents ...

Page 3: ...e 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 Flycam Junior DSLR Camera 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 r...

Page 4: ...operation guide Remember to acquaint yourself with your Flycam Junior by practicing proper use Once mastered your Flycam Junior will become an indispensible production tool for shooters from amateur to professionals alike Head Mid Bottom Plate Quick Release plate Base Platform with 16 weight disks Accessories Introduction Please inspect the contents of your shipped package to ensure you have recei...

Page 5: ...ud is located in the center of the base plate for attach it with central post The bottom of the interior central post has a threaded slot that matches the pin located mid base on the platform To attach the two simply thread them together and tighten to ensure a slip free connection Alignment should end up with the central post being perpendicular to the base platform This will make camera balancin...

Page 6: ... the 3 piece head assembly in preparation to attach it to your camera You will note a number of mounting holes that can be used to adapt to various cameras Center the head plate on the camera and tighten the allen bolt with the help of screw driver Align the camera center of balance to the mid plate and secure the head plate and camera to the mid plate Attaching The Head Plate to Central Post ...

Page 7: ... camera The many slots located on the head plate and bottom plate allow you to easily adjust the X Y axis for perfect balance Once achieved tighten the knobs to secure Further fine tuning will probably be required Head Plate X adjustment Head Plate Y adjustment ...

Page 8: ...al post an equal amount 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 a...

Page 9: ...g is desired When testing for horizontal balance start from a flat and level surface like a table This will allow the flycam junior to hang freely as you hold it If your flycam junior is correctly balanced on its horizontal axis then it will be both level upright with the central post in a perfect vertical position Warning If you do not have enough weight on the base platform the entire flycam cou...

Page 10: ... base slots Make sure to tighten the cups down should you move them Balancing the Vertical Axis The sled should be tied up to the docking adapter of your stand or similar so that you can start the fore aft balancing adjustments by centering the camcorder over the central post To do this Loosen the side screws of the head plate and the bottom screws of the bottom plate Look at the flycam junior fro...

Page 11: ... accidentally rotate Re attach the top plate to the flycam Center it but don t worry about getting it absolutely perfect yet Remove most of the weights from the base platform but leave one on each side Insert the center post as far as it will go and tighten so it won t slide out Hold the handle normally and turn the flycam Junior so that it is horizontal to the ground Let go of the stalk while kee...

Page 12: ... right Loosen the screw sets that allow the sled to move left and right Adjust the top plate so that it is centered and tighten down the screws like you would a tire slowly and alternating side to side Repeat for forward backward balancing Check to see if your camera is sitting level If not repeat the necessary steps until it does Practice walking movements ensuring your body motion is not transmi...

Page 13: ...ssible If you are unable to find this kind of environment then we suggest you store the unit in an airtight plastic container or bag Standing the unit upright is preferred as it alleviates stress on the system Note The flycam junior doesn t work under water nor is it waterproof Avoid direct exposure to rain water spray or any other harsh environment Also the bearings are not sand grit proof and ne...

Page 14: ...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 expired We w...

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