HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT
Horizontal (Side to Side) Adjustment is the placing of the camera’s center of mass in the center of the
trolley. This adjustment is not as critical as Vertical or Front to Back balancing. Normally, video cameras do not
require any Horizontal Adjustment. If this adjustment is too far off it will affect
VERTICAL BALANCE
and you will
start to have problems with the Tilt Axis.
To test for proper adjustment first make sure the Trolley is free to easily roll in the Cradle. Make sure the
Servo Clutch is loose
. The camera and Trolley will not stay in a vertical position if camera is not perfectly
balanced horizontally.
When you perform this test you will probably find that the camera will not stay vertical as shown in the
example above. It is impractical to try and completely eliminate this condition but complete elimination is also not
necessary. Because most video cameras are light in weight and have their mounting points close to their center of
mass, side to side adjustment is almost never necessary.
35mm FILM
:
These cameras tend to be 40 to 50 lbs is weight and will probably require side to side adjustment
Button Head Screws
Dove Tail
