SteadyTracker SteadyTracker Extreme Manuel utilisateur

The SteadyTracker Company

Carlsbad, CA

Tel: 760-263-9536

Fax: 760-683-3216

Installation Guide

SteadyTracker Extreme

STX

Prepared January 1, 2012

www.steadytracker.net

[email protected]

SteadyTracker.com

[email protected]

PH: 760-263-9536 • FAX: 760-683-3216

SteadyTracker Extreme Installation Guide

This kit should include:

(a) Release Plate (d) Camera Stage (g) Leg

(b) Base (e) Wing Nut

(d) (c) (a) (e)

(b) (a)

(f)

Setup Instructions

Step 1 - Adjust Foot on Base - Figure (2)

To adjust the Leg (1g) on the base (1b) loosen the wing nut and turn to

resemble Figure (3)

Step 2 - Mounting Fuselage - Figure (1) (3) (4)

If you are not adding the extender to the SteadyTracker then insert the

fuselage (1c) in the collar of the base – Figure (3) and tighten the thumb

screw. When finished it should resemble Figure (1).

If adding the optional extender, (sold separately) mount it first by putting

the small end of the extender (1d) in the collar of the base (1b) and tighten

thumbscrew Figure (3). Then mount the fuselage (1c) into the extender and

tighten the thumb screw on the extender’s collar. Figure (4).

Step 3 - Mount Camera to Release Plate - Figure (5)

Remove release plate (1a) from SteadyTracker Extreme by loosening the

wing nut (1e). Attach the release plate to the bottom of the Camera with

1/4-20 mounting screw (1f). For long camcorders, it is easier to balance –

when the wing nut is opposite the camcorder lens.

Step 4 - Mount camera to SteadyTracker - Figure (6)

Mount the camera by sliding the release plate (2a) through one of the slots in

Camera Stage on SteadyTracker Extreme (1e). Tighten wing nut (2b). When

mounting make sure the Camera lens faces the same direction as the

SteadyTracker Leg (The front of the SteadyTracker) and the washer is on the

bottom side of the Camera mount plate with the wing nut(1e), not between

plate and camera.

Balancing your SteadyTracker

Balancing your SteadyTracker allows you to get those floating shots,

and truly allows you complete freedom of motion. The Balancing is

the same with or without LowMode kit attached.

Rough Balancing

Pick up the SteadyTracker Extreme under the handle by making a "V"

with your index finger and your thumb. Let it hang freely in this "V"

grip. If it is out of balance it will not hang plumb. If the camera hangs

to the right, slide the camera a bit to the left. (If it hangs left, slide

right). If the camera leans forward, slide the camera back a bit. (If it

hangs backward, slide forward)..

Fine Balancing

Tighten the camera knob firmly. (Because you will be holding the unit

horizontal and you don't want the camera to slip off). Hold the unit

horizontal with 3 fingers, at the middle of the fuselage. If it is out of

balance it will consistently rotate on its own, to the heavy side down.

To precisely balance, loosen the knob and slide camera slightly the

opposite direction it hangs out of balance. Repeat as necessary until

satisfied with the cameras levelness.

"Z" Axis

Again hold the unit horizontal with three fingers so that the fuselage

is parallel to the horizon. Balance the SteadyTracker on your three

fingers. Remember position of your top finger. Loosen the handle

and move it down to your top finger. This is the exact center of

gravity on the "Z" axis.

Repeat rough, fine and "Z" axis balancing after adding or removing

any accessories, or if you want to recheck, or confirm that it is level.

(It's really not too critical, because it still works fine even if a little out

of balance)

Understanding the principles involved.

A body in motion tends to stay in motion.

Consider the camera being a body in motion and wants to keep going in the direction you

are moving. When you stop, normally the camera will keep going and since you are

holding it with your arm, your arm moves forward with it, thus creating a bad shot. With

the SteadyTracker since the same weight is now on the bottom of the base as is on the top,

the bottom also stays in motion, and the forward and backward roll is compensated by the

base. Thus no roll or yaw movement.

Tightrope Walking

The SteadyTracker base is like a tightrope walker’ long pole. It has 2 weights at the end

of the base. The size of the base distributes mass away from the pivot point and moves the

center of mass out. This reduces angular acceleration because the center of mass is now

swinging through a longer arc. It takes longer to sweep out the same angle because the

center of mass has a longer distance to go. The result is less shaky video.

A • From your hand up = from your hand down.

Weight of A = Weight of B

• The weight of the camera + fuselage to hand is the

same weight as the fuselage from the hand + the base.

B• When you come to a stop, both the camera and

the base have the same inertia effect, which simply

counteracts each other, thus a steady shot.

• The base acts like a tightrope walker’s balancing

pole and compensates for forward and back motion,

while the legs also act as a balancing pole for left to

right movement.

The SteadyTracker Company

Carlsbad, CA

Tel: 760-263-9536

www.steadytracker.net

Getting Started

The SteadyTracker is shipped from the factory in the most appropriate packaging available. Please inspect the

contents of the package and make sure to call or email us directly if there is any shipping damage or missing

components. We can be reached at 760-263-9536 or in Pacific Rim at (63) 915-790-6518. Our email is

[email protected]. Please store all original containers. The SteadyTracker Company will not take responsibility

for any products shipped to us without original shipping material. Please make sure to keep the packaging safe for

future use.

The Conditions of The Warranty are as Follows:

The SteadyTracker Company reserves the right to determine if a repair is subject to the warranty agreement. Damage

caused by products being dropped or mishandled is not covered by the warranty. Suitable packaging may be

purchased from The SteadyTracker Company at a nominal cost. All products are to be shipped prepaid to The

SteadyTracker Company. For insurance reasons, The SteadyTracker Company cannot accept any product that is

returned via the U.S. Postal Service. Returns will be accepted from UPS, Federal Express, or a comparable freight

carrier. The SteadyTracker Company will return the repaired product via a like carrier, in the continental United States,

only if the product is under warranty and subsequently found to be faulty. Out-of-warranty repaired products are

shipped at the customer’s expense. Turnaround time for warranty repairs will not exceed 4 days (not including

shipping time), unless extraordinary fault conditions exist. For our international customers, please coordinate with your

dealer for repairs.

Limited Warranty:

Labor and defects are covered for one (1) year from the original date of purchase. Only the original purchaser of the

product is covered under this warranty. The warranty is not transferable. If you discover a defect, please refer to our

Return Merchandise Authority Policy. The Warranty covers all SteadyTracker hardware defective in materials or

workmanship. During this warranty period, The SteadyTracker Company, at its option, will repair or replace product or

product components, which in its opinion prove defective. Parts and components used in the repair process may be

recycled or repaired, at The SteadyTracker Company’s discretion. This warranty service will be performed at no

charge to the registered owner, provided the product is shipped prepaid to The SteadyTracker Company in the

original packaging. The SteadyTracker Company reserves the right to determine whether a needed repair is subject to

the warranty as per its provisions stated herein. Transit damage caused by inadequate packing invalidates this

warranty. This warranty will be void if, in the opinion of The SteadyTracker Company, the product in question has been

damaged through accident, misuse, misapplication, or as a result of service or modification performed not authorized

in writing by The SteadyTracker Company.

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR THE

CONSUMER.THE STEADYTRACKER COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT.

EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR

FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.

Return Merchandise Authorization Policy:

Damaged or defective SteadyTracker Company products that are purchased from The SteadyTracker Company or it’s

authorized dealers may be returned for replacement only. The SteadyTracker Company will not accept returns for any

other reason. All eligible returns require a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. EMAIL

[email protected], call 760-263-9536 or in Pacific Rim at (63) 915-790-6518 to obtain an RMA number. Items

must be returned within 10 days of receiving your RMA number. Returned product must be in its original packaging

with all contents included and must have the RMA number clearly marked on the outside of the package. Incomplete or

unauthorized returns will be refused. RMA numbers and the address to return product may be obtained from The

SteadyTracker Company by emailing [email protected].

www.steadytracker.net

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