User Manual

#7 OPERATING YOUR GLIDECAM XR-SERIES
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The Glidecam XR-SERIES is designed to work
correctly only when operated with two hands. (see
Figures 51 and 52) One being the holding hand and
the other being the guiding hand. If you try to operate
the unit with just your holding hand, the camera might
drift away from its originally balanced set-up position.
Also, without the guiding hand in place, you will be
unable to control the direction of the camera.
When operating the Glidecam XR-SERIES you will
not be able to put your eye right up to the eyecup
on the viewnder, for doing so will cause the unit to
be restricted in it’s ability to stabilize and eliminate
camera shake. Even though you cannot place your
eye directly up to the camera, you can however
indirectly look into the viewnder by removing it’s
magnifying eye cup and then watching the little
monitor that is inside the viewnder from several
inches away. Another choice in external viewing is
to simply rely on your own sight and judgment as to
what the camera is shooting. This is also referred to
as the point and shoot method. (This is very easy to
do if your camera is set-up with a Wide Angle Lens
Converter.)
Still another way to see what you are shooting is to
attach a Liquid Crystal Display, color video monitor
by Citizen TM or Sony TM to the accessory shoe on
top of your camcorder. We recommend using it or
a monitor similar to it, so you will achieve optimum
results with your Glidecam XR-SERIES.
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You can also attach one of these L.C.D. monitors
directly to the BASE PLATFORM of the Glidecam
XR-SERIES. Located at the front edge of the BASE
PLATFORM is a 1/4” hole. If your camera has a ip
out LCD monitor (see Figure 42) then you will not
need an additional monitor.
Operating the Glidecam XR-SERIES for extended
periods of time can easily tire your holding hand. If
fatigue sets in while shooting, you can try operating
the Glidecam XR-SERIES with your other hand. You
can also rest for a while by placing the unit on the
ground, or by holding the unit with your guiding hand.
When handling and operating your Glidecam XR-
SERIES, always avoid violent moves. Doing so could
cause damage to the unit or cause your camera to
pull loose of the HEAD PLATE.
Glidecam Industries, Inc. also sells accessories for
the Glidecam XR-SERIES which can help you use
the XR-SERIES for extended periods of time. Call
us, or one of our authorized dealers, or go to www.
glidecam.com on the internet to nd out more. The
Glidecam BodyPod and the Glidecam Forearm
Brace make excellent support accessories for the
XR-SERIES.
The Glidecam XR-SERIES does not work under
water, nor is it waterproof (meaning the bearing and
of course your camera), so avoid direct exposure
to rain or water spray. Also the bearing is not sand
proof, so avoid getting dirt or sand into it. (see bearing
maintenance)
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