DVTEC DvMultiRig User manual

Base bracket
Thearms are connected tothe base byadjustablefriction joints.If necessary, use the suppliedAllen
wre
nch toadjust thefriction.
The MultiRig is a modular
convertiblecamerasupport that can
be configured inmany ways to
adaptto manyuses and shooting
styles.
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JointsAdjustment
The arms andgrips are designedforeffortless uncomplicated minormodifications during shoots.
Do not over tightenthem,Trythe riginreal shooting conditions first.
UnfoldingtheMultiRig
Placetherigonaflatsurface withthe foamgrips up.Lift the gripsup then swing and spreadtheside arms
to clear thewayfor thefrontarm, No swingthe front armtothe right and liftthe grip toavertical position.
Turn therigand position it on thegrips.
Locate thelocking mechanismat each grip/armjoint and practice moving it.Torelease, move the gripto
the centerofit’s slack,release thelockbypressing the brass lever with your thumb, movethe grip.
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Right Grip
Left Grip
Shoulder
Bar
Inner Tube
LeftArm
FrontArm
Back Bar
SupportPod
w/ FlexiTip
Shoulder Brace
Lock
Acc.+ Cam
plate
adaptors
Acc.Plate
3/8
adaptor
Base
bracket
RightArm
Holster
3/8” supportpod
threads
Allen
wrench
BackBar

HotShowacc. Adap
ter
Canbe mounted on each grip end (topor bottom)and locked atthe desired position.
3/8acc(mic) adapter
Can be mountedoneach gripend (top orbottom) and locked at thedesiredposition.
Supportpod
The support pod is spring loaded, use caution when releasing the locks!!
release the pod locksONLY AFTER youscrew the tip in oneof thetwothe 3/8” supportpod threads,
andafteryou place thebottomend inthe holster.
Use thefarthreadfor frontheavycameras, with 35 mmadaptersorheavymatteboxes
shoulder bar
Inserttheshoulder bar overthe inner tube.Inthe stabilizer mode theshoulder bar doubles as the right grip
.
Back bar
Screw theback bar to the shoulder bar. The backbardoubles asalowmodegripin low mode stabilizer
shooting.
cam plate bracket
It is mountedonthe front gripjoint.mountyourcamera plate on it.When the frontarmgrip isfolded the
camera plateisreadyforquickinsert toand fromyourtripod head.
Accessoryplate
Inthe shoulderbraceconfiguration. Use the ¼”screwto attachthe acc. platetotheback end ofthe shoulder
bar, or mount theplate tothe acc.Bracket,ormount the acc plate horizontallyonthe grip ends.
Thesupplied plastic washers can beused toadjust thescrew length and toprevent the plate fromswinging.
Place it betweentheplate and the backbarthread.
UsetheVelcro patchesand / ortheelasticcordstosecure your acc.
Usethe
shoulderbracelock
toadjust thedesireddistanceandangle
ofthe backbar.
Orofthecamera height in low modeposition.
Acc.plate bracket
(similar to the camplatebracket)
Itcan be usedformountingthe supplied or anextraacc.plate verticallyon the top orbottomofeach grip
Thisis helpfulwhen therig is usedwith no shoulderbraceassemblyas adual grip stabilizer,Orwhen
morethenoneacc.Plate isneeded.
Grip extenders
Additionalgrip extendersat anylength can be ordered.Mailuswithyourspecs.
Shoulder brace positioning
Itis recommended topositionthe backbardiagonallyon your backor horizontally onthebackofyour
neck.The best walking stabilityis achieved whenthepod bottomendand thebackbar aresupported by
center ofthe body. In this position,walking sways are lesstransferredtothe camera.
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Tips
·Front/back camerabalanceisachievedbyadjusting the camera position inthe slot and
length of the shoulder bar.
·Horizontal balanceisachieved byplacing thebeltsupport pointin the centerofthe body
andadjusting the backbar angle with thecameraand accessories mountedonthe rig.
·Adjustthe armsand grips joints sothatyouwill be able tochangetheirposition by
applying minor force.
·Forwalking shoots, avoid using the shoulder brace, Usethe dual grip +plus support
pod
configuration.
·Alwaysadjust the camera position onthebasefor bestcomfort. Do notstress yourneck
!
Holster
Usethespringclip toattachtheholstertoanywaist belt thatlooks“cool” toyou.
We strongly recommendpurchasing anorthopedicathletes beltfromany leading brand found in most
sportshops.
Usethe“D”ring ! alwaysinsert thepod through the “D”ring and use ittohang the pod during brakes.
Balancing the Dual Gripstabilizer
Usetheslot inthe baseto best position the camera soitwillnottouch your body.
Swingthe arms gently forward orbackto balance the camera.
Tryto mount your acc.as lowaspossible. Youcanmount theacc. holders atthebottom of thegrips.
For quick insert toandfromyour tripod head, Mount your cam.tripod plate tothefront ¼” thread and
registrationhole.
Using the Dual Grip stabilizer PLUS+
Swing the grips downandmovethe armsa little back sothe camera will tendtopull
away fromyou.
Adjustthe camera height with bottomsectionof the pod,leave the top section unlocked
to absorb walkingshakes.
Formore verticalrange,leavebothsections un-locked.
Forhigh over the head position,Extend thepod toitsmax. length andlockit.
Forquickinserttoand fromyour tripod head,Mountyour cam.tripod plate tothe front¼”threadand
registration hole.
NOTE !!!
All gripsacc.adaptorsandbrackets use ¼” screws and threads.(sameasstandard camera screws) fillfree
toexperimentdifferentset upsforyour needs.
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