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Dear Client, 
 
On  behalf  of  all  the  people  that  work  so  hard  to  provide  you  with  the  most              
up-to-date,  flexible  and  cost-efficient  production  gear,  we  would  like  to  welcome 
you into the Flycam family.  
 
By purchasing your Flycam HD-3000 Handheld Video Stabilizer, you have just joined 
a host of   designers, engineers, machinists, assembly, customer service 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 Flycam HD-3000 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 production world.  
 
Standards set by our valued clients and standards we strive to maintain. 

With Best Wishes, 
Flycam Team 

     Welcome To Flycam! 

Summary of Contents for FLCMHD-3-QT

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual HD 3000 Handheld Video Stabilizer FLCM HD 3 QT ...

Page 2: ...mer Satisfaction 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: ...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 Flycam HD 3000 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 tod...

Page 4: ...age capture with the camera platforms that support them Flycam has developed an all new FLYCAM HD Hand Held Camera Stabilizer What s In The Box Please inspect the contents of your shipped package to ensure you have received everything that is listed below Central Post Head Mid Bottom Plate Base Platform with 16 weight discs Bottom Plate Mid Plate Head Plate Head Assembly These three individual pie...

Page 5: ...ront prevents camera rotation Storage Bag Accessories Safety Hints ATTENTION PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE USING TO PREVENT SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE GEAR BE HIGHLY VIGILANT 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 o...

Page 6: ... THESE GUIDELINES WILL PROVIDE BETTER SHOTS AND TROUBLE FREE OPERATION SHOULD YOU NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE ONLINE BY CONTACTING YOUR SALES REPRESENTATIVE A threaded stud is located in the center of Base Platform for attaching Central Post Securely tighten the adjustment knob on telescoping clamp by rotating it clockwise NOTE The adjustment knob should only be t...

Page 7: ...rt NOTE You can also mount your camera using Quick Release Plate Open the lever and remove Quick Release Plate from Adapter Then attach it with your camera with the help of screw driver Insert your camera setup into the Adapter and tighten the lever back Adding Weights Positioning for Proper Balance Continuing the assembly and balance requirements to make your Flycam Handheld Video Stabilizer full...

Page 8: ...ights 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 Vertical Adjustment of telescopic central post is made by loosening the control located at the base raising or lowering the post to desired location and then retightening the vertical...

Page 9: ...u can start the 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 pos...

Page 10: ...camera is set up with appropriate accessories ready for shooting This means batteries lenses media cards LCD viewfinder monitor quick release plate on cam lights and all the gear you will use for your recording session Remove top plate of stabilizer and line up your camera so that its center of gravity is as close to the center of plate as possible basically hold the camera in your hand until it f...

Page 11: ... off the last pair of weights that you added Tighten down the weights so they don t slide around To get the perfect count slightly lower Central Post that attaches the Base Platform with the weights until you get the one one thousand two one thousand count to vertical position Fine tune the left right forward backward balance You will have to go back and forth between the two directions to get the...

Page 12: ...losed by bearing assembly If after a period of time your bearings don t turn smoothly lubricate with a minimum quantity of light lubricating oil It can also be used on the Yoke and Handle Bearings Be sure to keep oil away from your camera clean up any over spill Cleaning Do not use solvents or harsh cleaners of any kind on your stabilizer If the unit becomes dirty use a damp soft cloth or sponge w...

Page 13: ...ross mark center framed and in focus With a bit of effort dramatic fluid like movements will become your second na ture and provide production value to all your setups Practice this simple exercise to master your Flycam HD Handheld stabilizer with professional results Attach Clamp onto the table tighten provided knob to secure then attach handle onto the Clamp It helps achieving balance in just se...

Page 14: ...misuse 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 expir...

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