Comodo orbit Podręcznik użytkownika - Strona 6

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SET-UP: FINE-TUNE ADJUSTMENT

Solution 1: Turn

'U' anti-clockwise

Problem 1: Lens

Pointing Down

If (as shown in 'Problem 1') the lens is

lens is tilting upwards, turn the horizontal

tilting down, this means the camera is

adjustment knob (U) 'clockwise' to slide

front-heavy. To adjust the balance of the

the camera (and camera mount platform)

camera,

release the 'camera platform

forwards. This will redistribute the weight

screws' to loosen the tension of the

and

the

camera's

'camera mount

platform', then turn the

towards the front.

horizontal adjustment knob (U) 'anti-

If you have adjusted your camera to

clockwise' to slide the camera (and

a position where it begins to tilt in the

camera mount platform)

backwards.

opposite direction slowly, and with

This will redistribute the weight and the

minimal movement, after being moved

camera's centre-of-gravity towards the

forward or backwards manually;

rear.

the 'camera platform screws' (T) so they

lock the 'camera mount platform' in

If (as shown in 'Problem 2') the camera

place.

Problem 2: Lens

Pointing Up

Solution 2: Turn

'U' clockwise

Next, use the 'vertical adjustment screw'

(J) to make last fine-tune adjustments to

find your cameras centre-of-gravity and

balance point.

centre-of-gravity

By switching between the horizontal

and vertical adjustment screws you will

eventually find your camera's centre-of-

gravity. Once balanced, your camera will

stay in position when tilted forwards or

backwards.

tighten

N.B. Set-up (mounting and balancing

camera) should take between 10-15

minutes.

set-up: fine-tune adjustment

NOTES...

USING...EXTENSION ARMS

Once the centre-of-gravity has been

If you are using a camera which is larger

found and the camera is balanced on the

than a traditional HD-DSLR or small

Orbit, any adjustment to the camera will

camcorder, you may need to use the

unbalance the whole system.

provided extension arms in order for the

lens to be seated along the pivot axis.

For instance, changing the cameras

The Orbit is supplied with three different

battery for a different kind or size will

size extension arms (25mm, 50mm and

alter the centre-of-gravity. Opening (or

75mm).

closing) the cameras LCD view screen or

changing the lens will also have an affect

To fit an extension arm to the Orbit first

on and unbalance the centre-of-gravity.

loosen the 'post removal screw' (N) using

the provided 'Allen key' (Y). Do not fully

using extension arms

USING EXTENSION ARMS

Pivot-Axis

remove the 'post removal screw'. Once

the 'post removal screw' has been

loosened, unscrew and remove the 'post

extension cover' (M).

Next, insert the required 'extension arm'

(X) and screw in place on top of the

'angled support post' (A). Tighten (or

loosen) an 'extension arm' to/from the

'angled support post' using the supplied

Allen key. Replace the 'post extension

cover' (M) and be sure to re-tighten the

'post removal screw' (N) before using the

Orbit.