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Working with arm posts
G-70x
™
Arm Posts
Changing arm posts
To change posts, rotate the mechanism to expose the release lever. Raise the lever to
horizontal to unlock the post. Note: the mechanism will remain in place. Replace post
with desired length post, leaving at least 1.125in (29mm) protruding above the arm.
Clamp by rotating lever back to vertical.
The quickest way to increase lens
height is to use a longer post in the
arm and to raise the socket block on
the vest. This increase in gimbal height
(and therefore lens height) - up to 11.5in
(29cm) - puts the gimbal about as high
as one can comfortably reach with the
operating hand. A longer arm post could
be used, but one can’t reach the gimbal
and do the most precise work.
Be aware that using a long arm post
can exert enormous torque on the arm
bearings and bones. The heavier the
camera is, the shorter the arm post
should be. If you want a very high or
low lens height, get a light camera!!
Remember, a long arm post alters the
height of all the components equally,
which may make viewing the monitor
more difficult or annoying. Check to see
what works; every situation is a little
different. The ability to quickly change
arm posts or to adjust the height of the
socket block on the vest, and/or to extend
the sled components, (all without tools!)
gives the operator many choices to
achieve a given range of lens heights and
viewing options.
Rotational drag
To set the rotational drag, turn the drag
knob clockwise to increase drag and
counterclockwise to decrease drag.
Changing a post does not affect the drag
setting.
General uses
In general, use the shortest possible post
in the arm. This avoids possible clearance
problems below the arm.
drag
knob
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