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Telescoping

Arm Adjustments:

• All twist locks are tightened

• You have leveled Jib

• Fully tighten the Jib level knob

•Make sure you have measured out your

camera and prepared the correct amount of

counterbalance weight needed.
• Stabilize the Jib arm with a chair table or stand

and engage the pan and tilt locks

*Please note that the telescoping twist locks have a passive locking mechanism. If the twist lock

only moves a small amount when loosening you are protected from abrupt sliding of the jib

stages. The lock will break loose with an additional hard twist and allow adjustment as desired

. Before moving on to the next step mounting the camera please be certain:

Summary of Contents for JIB-01C

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Page 2: ...ob Standard Quick Release Camera Plate 75mm Bowl mounted on Release Plate Counterweight Sandbag Carabineer and washer for Weight bag 5 5 Lb Counterweight Tail Threaded Counterweight Bolt Counterweight...

Page 3: ...oping sections of the jib with the camera mounted The camera needs to be removed when adjusting the telescoping sections to prevent damage to camera or pinching Always operate jib on solid level groun...

Page 4: ...65mm tripod Most recommended Fit the jib base into the bowl of the tripod and use the supplied hand knob to tighten and level the jib base Always tighten the knob thoroughly and be certain to periodi...

Page 5: ...hread directly onto that stud Be certain to tighten the 3 8 screw from tripod periodically when moving during your shoot After Mounting the jib you may begin mounting your counterweight but it is reco...

Page 6: ...ight bag and place on the bolt and secure with the Counterweight Retainer Nut The Jib will start a little tail heavy but as you extend the Jib it will balance out Decide how long you want to extend th...

Page 7: ...e the Jib arm with a chair table or stand and engage the pan and tilt locks Please note that the telescoping twist locks have a passive locking mechanism If the twist lock only moves a small amount wh...

Page 8: ...The Camera may be mounted on a camera quick release plate Also a Fluid head may be mounted on the included 75mm quick release bowl plate...

Page 9: ...narios Attach the counterweights to balance the approximate payload Once the camera is attached with the counter weights added fine tune the balance by sliding the tail section in or out When the jib...

Page 10: ...equires 13 75 lbs counterweight w tail extended almost fully Camera 7 lbs requires 19 25 lbs counterweight w tail extended almost fully Compact Jib not extended at all Camera 3 lbs requires 6 75 lbs c...

Page 11: ...n and tilt locks When shooting release the locks and when at rest place them back to locked position The Jib will achieve smooth cinematic sweeping shots Boom and arched shots from a variety of angles...

Page 12: ...ce service fee will be charged if the warranty period has expired Free Service will not be Provided in the Following Situations Even if the product is still within the warranty period Damage caused by...