VARIZOOM FLOWCAM GT Instruction Manual

1, VZ-GT Camera Stabilizer Instruction Manual Please read the instruction manual thoroughly before operating your GT stabilizer for the first time to avoid injuring yourself or damaging the unit. The robust constructi…

2, Page 2 For GTs Equipped with Optional Battery Mounts If you ordered your GT with one of the optional battery mounts (Anton Bauer, NP1, V-lock), your kit will not include the battery and charger. You must supply your own battery system in this case. Subsystems The Vest The purpose of…

3, Page 4 First, insert the battery into its housing, making sure the electrical contacts are firm, and tighten the screws. To prepare the camera for attachment to the sled you should first find the center of gravity (CG) of the camera. The CG is the point at which the camera …

4, VARIZOOM FLOWCAM GT Page 10 Now you should be able to turn on the monitor and begin practicing, assuming the battery is charged. You may need to adjust the balance slightly after positioning the monitor. OPERATION For instructions on operation, watch the DVD. Generally speaking, you have to keep in m…

5, Page 6 If your fully loaded camera weighs less than 6 pounds, you will have to remove the non-adjustable spring. If it weighs more than 11 pounds, you will have to replace the non- adjustable spring with a heavier one. A1 – Start by opening the arm (see below) Once you’ve remove…

6, Page 8 Ideal vertical balance is reflected by a “drop time” of 2-3 seconds, meaning it should take 2-3 seconds for the sled to swing down 90 degrees to the vertical plane (it will swing past that point, but count only until it reaches the vertical plane). If the system is top…