User Manual

7
How to Get Into Each Mode
Handheld Camera Stabilizer Mode
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5) Depending on the model of
STEDDIEPOD that you own, you will see
either a set screw (with adjustment tool
attached) or an adjustment knob on the
handle disc area of your STEDDIEPOD.
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6) Use your free hand to loosen the
knob or set screw on the handle disc so
you will be able to slide the handle disc
up or down on the main shaft.
7) Now move the STEDDIEPOD left or
right in your hand with handle disc until
you find the balance point between your
camera/head and the counter balance
weights/stabilizer bars. This is done best
low over a soft device (e.g. pillow, etc).
8) Once you have found the balance
point and have the handle disc in the
location of the balance point, tighten the
set screw or knob on the handle disc
(but do not over tighten).
With lighter cameras, make sure the
main shaft is NOT extended and that all
sections are telescoped in. The
STEDDIEPOD isn't designed to be used
as a handheld camera stabilizer with the
main shaft sections extended.
For heavier cameras weighing 5-8 lbs,
you may need to telescope the main
shaft down somewhat to help find your
balance point easier.
Hold Steddiepod horizontally by swivel
handle and make sure camera is
horizontal as well. If camera doesn’t stay
flush horizontally, you can adjust view
finder, fluid head hand (tilt), or offset
balance plate to make camera lay flush
horizontally.
You are now ready to start shooting
some moving talent!
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