10
•
This will allow the
“
yoke
”
part of the gimbal
to rotate without hitting your hand or
knuckles
•
won't accidentally rotate.
•
Re
-
attach the top plate to the Flycam. Center it, but don't worry about getting it absolutely perfect yet.
•
Remove most of the weights from the Base Platform, but leave one on each side
.
•
Insert the center post as far as it will go and tighten so it won't slide out.
•
Hold the handle normally and turn the FLYCAM DSLR Nano so that it is horizontal to the ground. Let go of
the stalk while keeping a firm grip on the handle and count how long it takes to return to vertical again.
You should be able to count a good, "One
-
one thousand, two
-
one thousand", before it rights itself. With
only two little weights it might take considerably longer.
•
Add one pair of weights at a time and repeat the "horizontal to vertical" test until it falls at the correct
rate. It will probably not be perfect.
•
You'll get one that's too slow and then you'll add a pair and it will fall too fast. When that happens, take
off the last pair of weights that you added.
•
Tighten down the weights so they don't slide around.
•
To get the count perfect, slightly lower the center post that attaches the Base Platform with the weights
until you get the "one
-
one thousand, two one thousand" count to the 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 balance just right. Loosen the screw sets that allow the sled to move left and right.
Adjust the top plate so that it is centered and tighten down the screws like you would a tire slowly and
alternating side to side.
•
Repeat for "forward
-
backward" balancing.
•
Check to see if your camera is sitting level. If not, repeat the necessary steps until it does.
•
Practice walking/movements ensuring your body motion is not transmitted to your hands and then the
Flycam and camera.
HOLDING THE FLYCAM DSLR NANO
When handling your DSLR Nano one hand holds onto the handle while the other is used to gently guide the
camera in the direction you wish to shoot and frame the shot.
For normal shooting, hold the handle in the middle
.
For shots that require framing the camera up, down or sideways, hold the handle firmly at the bottom.
MAINTENANCE
Bearing Maintenance
The Main Bearing on your FLYCAM DSLR Nano is attached to the central post about two inches from the top.
It is of metal construction and partially enclosed by the Bearing assembly. If after a period of time your
bearings don
’
t turn smoothly, lubricate with a minimum of light machine oil. Light lubricating oil can also be
used on the Yoke and Handle Bearings. Be sure to keep oil away from your camera, & clean up any over spill.
