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FlowPod 

Stabilizer / MonoPod / Low Mode 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 

Содержание FlowPod

Страница 1: ...FlowPod Stabilizer MonoPod Low Mode ...

Страница 2: ...or trip yourself Do not overload the FlowPod or lean on it like a walking cane Do not over tighten the grip gimbal assembly or damage may result It may take a little while to learn how to use the FlowPod properly so please read the instructions thoroughly before attempting to use it As packed the unit is configured for basic stabilizer mode and you will have to complete a few steps before you will...

Страница 3: ...e gimbal and the wide range of available motion Also note that the knob below the grip may strike the C handle if the grip is released Although this will not cause any mechanical damage the knob could scratch the body so be advised 3 Now that the grip is free you can begin balancing In order to balance the unit properly you need to have the camera set up exactly as it will be used For example you ...

Страница 4: ...add another weight and retest If the FlowPod swings down too fast you should remove weights or slide them upward as necessary Vertical Balance should be fine tuned until the FlowPod stays completely vertical when you move it around without any significant swaying so your drop time may vary slightly depending on how you fine tune NOTES With some very small cameras you may need to add a weight above...

Страница 5: ...nd shooting at the widest angle possible and you may find that a wide angle lens adapter adds to the overall effect You will also probably want to shoot at a fixed focus point manual focus to prevent the hunting effect caused by autofocus constantly adjusting on a mobile camera MONOPOD MODE 1 To use the FlowPod in monopod mode you should lock the handle in place and tighten the brake 2 To extend t...

Страница 6: ...y to add the weights but you may find it beneficial LOW FLOW MODE OPERATION 1 You can operate the Low Flow unit with the handle locked in place but you may determine that the freely rotating handle suits you better You will achieve smoother shots if you do not extend the monopod It may also be beneficial to add weight to the top extension cylinder but it will require some practice to determine wha...

Страница 7: ...d adjust the X Y assembly so the camera becomes level horizontal balance For vertical balancing the FPB is a good place to attach and adjust your weights You can do the drop test from the FPB but the range of motion will be limited and you should exercise caution so neither FlowPod nor camera strike the table For final testing you ll need to be holding the FlowPod to check the side to side stabili...

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