Steadicam ARCHER2, Руководство по эксплуатации

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In-out
The “in-out” adjustment on the socket block varies greatly
by the operator’s body type. If you have big pecs and a flat
stomach, the top screw is almost all the way in. If you’ve
been eating well and exercising less, the top screw will be
further out.
Always dial in the top screw first to your setting, then turn
in the bottom screw until it just snugs up against the fitting.
There is no need to tighten the bottom screw very hard.
With both pairs of screws properly adjusted, the camera will
float in all positions with the operator standing relatively
comfortably.
Adjusting the “Ride”
The optional G-50 arm (available on S and SE Archer
2
models) arm has an
active “Geo” link that changes the spring tension as the arm booms up and
down. The active link makes for a smoother ride, and enables the arm to have
an extended range compared to older arms.
In the G-50 arm, this “Geo” link is adjustable, giving the operator the ultimate
control over the arm’s behavior. You can make the arm extremely Iso-elastic
™
or you can make the arm seek the center position more strongly.
In general, you want to make the arm as Iso-elastic
™
as possible, so you do less
work booming the sled up and down.
As the arm carries more weight, the Iso-elastic ™ feel will change. Turn the
ride control knob counter-clockwise to maintain the Iso-elastic ™ response.
Remember, a heavier rig needs “more” iso, and a lighter rig needs less.
To set the ride control for the maximum isoelasticity:
• Set the arm to carry the sled’s weight
• Be sure to stand in proper form
• Boom the arm section all the way up to adjust the ride control
• Unscrew the ride control knob a few turns at a time and test by booming up and down.
• At some point, the arm section will begin to lock up as you boom up. When it does, screw the ride
control knob back in a couple of turns. Repeat for the other arm section.
• If you change the weight of the rig significantly, change the ride control. A heavier rig needs more
“iso” and a lighter rig needs less “iso.”
Adjusting the ride: the arm must be
angled up at the top of its range.
Note: the ride knob is horizontal, the
lift knob is vertical.
Looking down at the top “in-
and-out” screw. Count the
threads indicated by the arrow.
This is a typical adjustment for
a person in reasonable shape.