Waterbird Multi Slider User manual
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Multi Slider
User Manual
Version 0.1 draft
Copyright © 2017 Waterbird Systems GmbH
www.waterbird.at
Table of Contents
1. Introd ction ................................................................................................................................. - 1 -
2. The M lti Slider ........................................................................................................................... - 2 -
2.1 Technical Data ..................................................................................................................... - 2 -
2.2 System Overview and Components .................................................................................... - 3 -
2.3 Handling............................................................................................................................... - 4 -
Radi s Adj stment ...................................................................................................................... - 4 -
Mo nting ..................................................................................................................................... - 6 -
Vertical Operation ....................................................................................................................... - 7 -
O tdoor Operation ...................................................................................................................... - 7 -
Indvid al Slider Lenght ................................................................................................................ - 7 -
2.4 Cleaning and Maintenance .................................................................................................. - 7 -
2.5 Safety Instr ctions ............................................................................................................... - 8 -
2.6 Tro bleshooting .................................................................................................................. - 8 -
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1. Introduction
The M lti Slider is the world’s first bendable camera slider. Developed by professional
cameramen, the M lti Slider enables linear and c rved camera tracks with one device. Within
seconds the M lti Slider can be changed from a linear to a c rved slider at any desired radi s.
This innovative camera slider can be controlled man ally or by mobile app, which makes it a
perfect fit for cinematographers and photographers sing time lapse effects. Patent pending
for the system.
Waterbird systems develops and prod ces innovative and lightweight camera eq ipment with
the objective of finding easy and affordable sol tions for filmmakers.
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2. The Multi Slider
2.1 Technical Data
Length Effective Lenght
Weight
MS 150 150 cm
49 inches
120 cm
47 inches
3,200 g
MS 120 120 cm
47 inches
90 cm
35.5 inches
2,900 g
MS 80 80 cm
31.5 inches
50 cm
20 inches
1,500 g
MS 150 PRO 150 cm
49 inches
120 cm
47 inches
4,500 g
MS 120 PRO 120 cm
47 inches
90 cm
35.5 inches
3,800 g
MS 80 PRO 80 cm
31.5 inches
50 cm
20 inches
2,400 g
Temperat re Range:
- 20°C to +50°C (-4°F to 122°F)
Maxim m Relative H midity:
90%, noncondensing
Width of all sliders:
70 mm
Height of all sliders:
65 mm
Payload Horizontally:
p to 8 kg
Payload Vertically:
p to 2.5 kg
Payload Upside down:
p to 2.3 kg
Speed:
20 sec./meter
Max. radi s for filming:
50 cm diameter, 25 cm radi s
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2.2 System Overview and Com onents
The M lti Slider is a flexible system with m ltiple components and segments that can be
ordered in any length.
All M lti Slider systems incl de
▪ Rails, segments and brake cover: special composite plastic
▪ Slide: al min m
▪ Threads for tripod mo nting on the nderside of each segment: UNC ¼ inch
▪ Screw for mo nting a head or q ick release plate on the slide: UNC ¼ inch
Only incl ded with the M lti Slider Pro version, incl. control nit, camera cable, mobile app
(no mobile phone incl ded), motor, belt, timing belt p lley:
▪ Stepper motor: Nema 17
▪ Timing belt p lley: HTD 3M 11 mm, 16 cogs
▪ Timing belt: HTD 3M 6mm
▪ Control nit (see Control Unit User Man al)
▪ Mobile app: Android or iOS (see Control Unit User Man al)
▪ Available camera cables: Canon E3 (3/32" TRS), Canon N3, Nikon 10-pin/DC0, Nikon
3N/DC2, Nikon DC1, Olymp s UC1, Panasonic 4-Pole/L1, Sony Alpha S, Sony Alpha S2
Optional:
▪ Battery pack: B ilt in rechargeable lithi m-ion battery
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2.3 Handling
Multi Slider Standard Series
The M lti Slider Standard Series is controlled man ally. The camera needs to be moved by
hand.
Multi Slider PRO Series
The M lti Slider PRO Series is motorized and is controlled by an app (Android or iOS). See
Control Unit User Man al for details.
Radius Adjustment
CAUTION: Before adj sting the radi s / bending the slider in any way, always release the
brakes of the M lti Slider at both ends. Only bend with brakes opened. After bending to the
desired radi s or to a straight slider, fix the system by closing the brakes.
Break open Break closed
The radi s of any M lti Slider can be adj sted to a minim m of 25 cm for filming/photographs.
Don’t bend the slider while the slide is being moved. For transport, the M lti Slider can be
bent f rther to achieve a smaller pack size.
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For a linear track, open both brakes of the M lti Slider and move the ends of the slider as far
apart as possible, then close the brakes to fix the system.
Tracking shots with a transition from linear tracks into c rved tracks are also possible. Open
the brakes, adj st the M lti Slider as desired and close the brakes for fixation.
Each screw between the single segments of the M lti Slider can be fixed with an Allen key for
additional fixation if needed. In general, closing the two brakes is eno gh to fix the system for
filming / photographs.
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Mounting
The space for mo nting a camera head onto the slide is 8 cm
x 10 cm. We recommend sing the M lti Slider with a q ick
release plate offered by Waterbird systems.
The slider can easily be mo nted on tripods. Each segment of
the M lti Slider has a thread on the nderside. Depending on
the weight of the camera and the head sed for filming, more
tripods may be necessary. Always make s re that the balance
point of the camera and head mo nted on the slide is
centered.
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Vertical O eration
For vertical operation, keep in mind that the
motor is able to lift a maxim m of 2.5 kg. When
mo nting the M lti Slider on a wall, the camera
head m st be on the pper end of the slide, the
motor on the lower end of the slide.
Outdoor O eration
Take care of the system when sing o tdoors. Don’t se the M lti Slider nderwater. Make
s re there are no leaves or twigs, etc. between the belt and the rails, or in between the
segments. Keep the M lti Slider clean. On neven s rfaces, se camera legs and tripods to
balance the slider.
Indvidual Slider Lenght
individ al length is req ired.
2.4 Cleaning and Maintenance
For cleaning se a cloth. For maintenance, apply a little grease to the brakes and axes of the
segments from time to time.
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2.5 Safety Instructions
When carrying the slider, always grab the whole system. Never p t fingers between
the rails and the single segments. Fingers m st be o tside the rails to avoid getting
pinched.
Always lock the M lti Slider while transporting it. Give it a fixed shape and make s re
that the shape isn’t changed d ring transport.
When moving the slide, make s re yo are not to ching the rails, and that there are
no other objects on the rails, segments or anywhere else on the system.
2.6 Troubleshooting
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