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Summary of Contents for JibGlider System

Page 1: ...I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l Panther JibGlider System ...

Page 2: ...ies which you will appreciate during shooting Your new PANTHER JibGlider is a high quality tool giving the creative cameraman the means for camera shots and moves which could so far only be realized with great efforts or not at all The PANTHER JibGlider is an arm developed by specialists for specialists in order to meet the expectations of every cameraman or grip To ensure that you will love worki...

Page 3: ...ible danger of bruises The safety zone of 0 5 m must be kept free in all directions 4 Please observe that there is a danger of tilting whenever you mount any equipment on the Panther JibGlider 5 Attention do not use the JibGlider on inclined planes or in vehicles By means of brakes or other devices the Panther JibGlider has to be secured against unintended movements The subsoil needs to be firm an...

Page 4: ...n internal brake lock system makes work easy Cameras can be mounted with 3 8 screws alternatively any Fluid Head for more comfort The JibGlider becomes a Glider if mounted on any 75mm or 100mm tripod With an extension Kit the Jib Glider becomes a Jib Arm with a vertical traval of 1 4m 5ft The sliding unit of the JibGlider serves as a fine adjustment weight to speed up weight adjustment e g when ch...

Page 5: ...Use second tripod or a helping hand for easier assembling Mount weight rod at rear side using safety pin bolt Place Front of extension kit into bearings and screw tight Pay attention to correct position Screw bowl on top of Front Screw balance rod on outside of Front and on inside of central pivot section For better stability two balance rods can be mounted option ...

Page 6: ...e support since JibGlider is not balanced yet Balance JibGlider by sliding weights in right position Fasten weights with clamping rings against unintentionally moves Fine balancing is done by sliding the sledge in corresponding direction Pan and Tilt brake are separately operated ...

Page 7: ...8 thread onto LowShot plate side by side in order to reach lowest possible camerapositions Slider operation on tripod Screw Tripod LowShot Plate into T groove nuts Pay attention to place it in central position in order to avoid the danger of tilting sliding offset Use a second tripod or stand to increase safety 3 8 28mm Adapter needed Slider operation on floor Screw set of rubber feet into T groov...

Page 8: ...ting option Place JibGlider between Fluid Head and Camera Remove 100mm ball form Tripod LowShot Plate Screw wedge plate of Fluid Head 3 8 thread onto LowShot plate Screw Tripod plate into T groove nuts of JibGlider track ...

Page 9: ... most compact dimensions Disassembling of central pivot section necessary Counterweights can be placed in bag however not recommended due to excessive transport weight Transport case is to be used for faster set up and more rigidity ...

Page 10: ...m 200 cm Sliding travel from 75cm depending on length of track Vertical travel Jibarm 1 4m 5ft 95cm tracks 1 8m 6ft 120cm tracks Width 19 cm Bowl 100 mm Weights Weight from 7 5 kg depending on length and accessories Payload 25kg 55 lbs temperature range 10 C to 50 C ...

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