Zacuto Axis Mini User manual

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Axis Mini
The Axis Mini is the
most adjustable ENG
style mount for rosette
mounted EVFs, giving
you full 360º motion
with four adjustment
points. It is compatible
with both rosette mount
EVF’s like the Zacuto
Gratical or 1/4”-20
mounted EVF’s like the
original Zacuto EVF.
It’s single bone arm with
an extension range of 3”
and 2 pivot points with
tension locks. It has
extensive articulation for
use with a wide variety
of cameras, both
shoulder mounted in a
Next Generation Recoil
or in tripod operating
position.
The Axis Mini for Sony FS7
includes a Z-Mount
Zwivel 2, which attaches
to the 15mm rod on the
FS7. The Sony monitor
is secured to the rosette
mount adapter.
Parts and Features
Opperating the Axis Mini
Assembling Axis Mini to Quad Rail and EVF’s
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Loosen this knob to adjust
the length of the Axis Mini.
Assemble Axis Mini and Quad Rail to Recoil Handle as shown below.
Adjust rig to fit comfortably to user’s eye.
Mount EVF’s (Gratical shown to the right)
directly to Axis Mini’s Rosette Mount.
Adjust rig to fit comfortably to user’s eye.
Loosen this knob to adjust
the lower rotation.
Loosen this knob to adjust
the upper rotation.
Turn knob to
tighten 1/4”-20
screw into quad
rail rosette.
Axis Mini
3” Mounting Rod
Tightening Knobs
EVF Rosette Mount
Quad Rail
1/4”-20 EVF Mount
Rosette
Rosette Screws
Check out our
tutorial videos
at zacuto.com
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Quad Rail for Screw Mounted EVF’s
Rosette for Sony EVF’s
FS7 Rosette
Mount Adapter
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1Zwivel 2 for Sony FS7
Ratcheting Levers
15mm Rod Ports
* Not all items below are
included with each Axis Mini.

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Assembling Axis Mini to Sony EVF
Assemble Axis Mini to Recoil Handle as shown below.
Adjust rig to fit comfortably to user’s eye.
Turn knob on Axis Mini
to tighten 1/4”-20 screw
into rosette.
Remove ring from Sony EVF. Attach EVF Rosette to Sony EVF
using provided screws.
Mounting FS7 Axis Mini to Camera
To change the angle of the Zwivel 2, loosen levers and rotate. To
lock, tighten lever until pins lock into center wheel. Both halves can
be independently rotated a full 360 degrees.
Mount the Zwivel 2 to the FS7’s
handle rod and tighten into place
with ratcheting lever.
Mount the Axis Mini to the Zwivel
2. Tighten into place with the
ratcheting lever on the Zwivel 2.
Attach the Axis Mini
to the rosette
Mount the Sony FS7
Screen to the rosettes rod.
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5Adjust rig to fit comfortably to user’s eye.