8: Vertical balance is
achieved by raising and
lowering the camera cradle
and finding the balance
point between the top and
bottom of the camera.
10: Once the vertical balance
is achieved, engage both the
tilt and pan motors and
tighten the motor knobs.
9B: A combination horizontal and vertical balance is also
called “zero gravity” balance. Prefect balance is achieved
when you can position the camera at various positions
(pointing upward or pointing downward) and the camera will
stay in place when released. Gravity will not move it up or
down. Repeat steps 6 thru 9 to get it perfect.
NOTE: Be sure to test this with the tilt motor dis-engaged.
11: Use the Y cable to get power to the
motors. The longer lead is for tilt and the
shorter lead is for pan. Plug the motors into
the Y cable.
NOTE: To avoid tangling, feed the longer
tilt cable thru the hollow PAN pivot point.
Use the velcro to hold the cable against
the frame.
9A: You may find it easier to point
the camera straight upward and
slide the camera cradle left and
right. From this position, moving
the cradle left to right is actually
balancing between the top and
bottom of the camera.
12. When using the RPT 6 Head with
the EZ FX Skinny Jib, feed the Y cable
through the camera platform and use
the bungee ball to secure the Y cable to
the Jib. Position the split of the Y cable
at the end of the Jib Beam for optimal
cable slack.
