Steadicam ARCHER2, Руководство по эксплуатации

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The basic idea: We want to position the camera’s center of gravity about .75 inch (19mm) behind
the centerline of the post fore-aft (as seen from the side) and directly over the centerline of the post
side to side (as seen from the front or rear). We do this to facilitate both static and dynamic balancing.
We fine-tune the placement of the camera as we balance the rig. See page 26.
First, center the side to side and fore-aft adjustments of the camera mounting platform, using the knobs,
the remote control, or better yet, flip the centering switch to “C” and the motorized stage centers itself!
Attach all the accessories to the camera, including lenses, loaded film magazines, focus motors,
obie lights, transmitters, etc. Don’t worry too much if you must add your motors or other accessories
after you have attached the dovetail plate.
Using a rod or pencil, find the c.g. of the camera, both fore-aft and side to side. Temporarily mark this
with pieces of tape.
Finding the camera’s side to
side center of gravity. Finding the camera’s fore-aft
center of gravity.
Camera c.g. .75” (19mm)
behind center post – fore-aft. Camera c.g. centered
over post – side to side.
Attaching the Camera
Attaching the
Camera
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