Flycam FLCM-5000-Q User manual

Instruction Manual
5000 Handheld Video
Stabilizer (FLCM-5000-Q)

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At Flycam, our goal is to ensure 100% Customer Sasfacon in all that we do.
We back our sales with a 1 year warranty from the date of purchase and work hard
to resolve any problems in the unlikely event one should arise.
With our commitment to connuous improvement and your Feedback, building on
our reputaon of providing aordable, quality products is
PRIORITY #1.
Subject Page
Foreword 3
Introducon 4
Safety Hints 5-6
Assembling 6-11
Balancing 11-15
Warranty 16
Table of Contents

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Dear Client,
On behalf of all the people that work so hard to provide you with the most
up-to-date, exible and cost-ecient producon gear, we would like to welcome
you into the Flycam family.
By purchasing your 5000 Handheld Video Stabilizer , you have just joined a host of
designers, engineers, machinists, assembly, customer service and oce sta that
take great pride in all that they do. Our mantra of connuous improvement has
been the guiding principle of how we conduct our business since day one.
Once you have the opportunity to experience your new 5000 Handheld Video
Stabilizer , we hope you will agree that we cra quality products at a compeve
price. Products designed to meet and exceed the standards of today’s real
producon world.
Standards set by our valued clients and standards we strive to maintain.
With Best Wishes,
Flycam Team
Welcome To Flycam!

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Central Post
Base Plaorm with 16
weight discs
Handle
Introducon
Flycam 5000 is a precise camera stabilizer which helps you in geng the stable and
smooth gliding movements with absolutely zero shakes. It allows you to make fast
moves while following quick acons. Thus it is easy to operate and best for travel
shoong, events, and video producons.
Please inspect the contents of your shipped package to ensure you have received
everything that is listed below.
What’s In The Box
Head Plate Boom Plate
Mid Plate
Head Assembly (These three individual pieces are shipped as one assembled unit)

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Table Clamp
Quick release
Quick release
adapter Lever to remove /
aach the quick release
Unico Quick Release Adapter
V-shape Adapter (to aach
Camera to Head Plate)
Note: A locking pin located at the front prevents camera rotaon.
Storage Bag
Safety Hints
ATTENTION: PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE USING TO PREVENT SERIOUS DAMAGE TO
THE GEAR!
BE HIGHLY VIGILANT OF SURROUNDINGS
Check the area you will be shoong in, before shoong. Make sure your path is
clear. Look for obstacles and note anything you might run into or trip over. Extra
care is also necessary when tackling stairs and other kinds of uneven ground.
ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE GEAR
If you intend to shoot while moving fast or while traversing uneven terrain, do not
hesitate to wear protecve gear as knee or elbow pads, or a helmet.
DO NOT SHOOT IN UNSAFE CONDITIONS
Avoid situaons where one commonly falls like skis, skates or running in muddy
elds.

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ADULT SUPERVISION IS RECOMMENDED
Minors using this product should have adult supervision.
FOLLOWING THESE GUIDELINES WILL PROVIDE BETTER SHOTS AND TROUBLE-FREE
OPERATION.
SHOULD YOU NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IS
AVAILABLE ‘ONLINE’ BY CONTACTING YOUR SALES REPRESENTATIVE
 Loosen allen bolts at the boom of Camera Plate, align its holes with the top of Central Post &
re-ghten them securing the plate to post.
NOTE: The adjustment knob should only be
ghtened by hand. Do not over-ghten it as
it could cause thread stripping.
Assembling
 A threaded stud is located in the center of Base Plaorm for aaching Central Post. Securely
ghten the adjustment knob on telescoping clamp by rotang it clockwise.

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 Remove Head Plate by unscrewing the
four side knobs to mount Quick Release
Adapter.
 Then aach Head Plate to stabilizer with appropriate fore & a posioning and ghten all
four side knobs, as shown. Further ne tuning will probably be required.
 Loosen allen bolt at the boom of Quick Release Adapter and aach it to Head Plate.

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 Open the lever and remove Quick Release Plate from Adapter. Then aach it with your
camera with the help of screw driver.
 Insert your camera setup with Quick
Release Plate into the Adapter and
ghten the lever back.
 Remove Head plate from 3-piece Head
Assembly in order to aach it to your
camera. You will note a number of
mounng holes that can be used to
adapt various cameras.
NOTE: If you wish to bypass Quick Release Plate, the camera can be directly aached to Head
Plate by following this assembly sequence:

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 Keep the camera in center of Head Plate
and secure it properly.Do not over
ghten this adjustment as it can break
the threaded insert.
H ea d Pl a t e X a dj u st m en t
 The many slots located on Head Plate and Boom Plate allows you to easily adjust X & Y
Axis for perfect balance.Place the assembly in line with the center of stabilizer post and
ghten the side adjusters, as shown. Further ne tuning will probably be required.
H ea d Pl a t e Y a dj us t m en t

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Connuing the assembly and balance requirements to make your Flycam Handheld Video
Stabilizer fully funconal you will note that the base plaorm has a provision to mount the
balance weights in their cups via a slot found on both sides of the post.
The purpose of the counter weight system is to match the low end of the stabilizer to the weight
of the camera and accessories at the high/top end with the gimbaled handle as the pivot point in
between.
The heavier the camera and accessories, the more weights are required to achieve proper
balance. Generally as you add weight to one side of the central post, an equal amount has to be
added to the other side to maintain horizontal balance.
However if you are using an oset conguraon such as a ip out viewnder or o center
accessories, extra weights might be needed on the opposite side of the post to counter act and
maintain proper balance.
Total weight xed to the base plaorm should be equal to the weight of your camera plus the
head and any accessories.
Adding Weights & Posioning for Proper Balance
Horizontal adjustment on base plaorm is made by loosening the retaining screws and
moving counterweight plates closer to or farther away from post and then re-ghtening. You
will probably need to adjust and re-adjust the horizontal posion to achieve opmum
performance.
NOTE: When adding weight in cups, use the supplied foam spacers as silencers to prevent metal
to metal washer noise.