Cyclopital3D Sony PMW-TD300 Stereo Base Extender - Manual (Page 2)

Event Broadcasters and Film-makers will quickly discover this
Stereo Base Extender to be an indispensable addition to their
tool kits. Optimal depth portrayal is a major key to achieving
fantastic results with 3D film and video and the Cyclopital3D
Stereo Base Extender further enables professionals to reach
their goals.
Installation:
There are two ways to mount your Stereo Base Extender to the
camera: 15mm Rod Mount or Directly over the front of the
camera bezel.
•
Rod Mount:
An adapter in included that can be used with a 15mm rod
mount system to attach the Stereo Base Extender to camera
without needing to remove any screws. The height is
adjustable to accommodate different configurations. The
height should be adjusted so the SBE fits smoothly over the
bezel.
• Installing directly to the camera:
To attach the SBE directly to the camera instead of using the
rod mount, you will use the new thumb screws stored on the
back of the SBE (see photo below). You must first remove
the four small screws from the front lens bezel of the camera
using a cross-point screwdriver. You do not need to remove
the bezel because the SBE fits over the top of it and the new
thumb screws will go into the same holes. The camera’s
stock screws can be stored in the same place that the thumb
screws were stored on the back of the SBE base.
Attach the SBE to camera with the word “Cyclopital3D” on
the top. Only tighten the thumb
screws enough to secure the adapter
to the camera– finger tightening is
sufficient.
Warranty
Your adapter comes with a Limited Warranty against defects in workmanship and
materials for 30 days from the date of purchase. The limited warranty does not apply if the
product has been damaged by accident, mishandling, misuse, abuse, or alteration.
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Tips for use:
•
To use the adapter you will need to zoom in until there are no
obstructions seen on the sides of the image– zoom to
approximately Z=60.
•
This SBE is only needed for subjects farther than about 4m
from camera. It is important to remember that your subject
should generally be the closest object in the scene. When
using the SBE, objects in the foreground closer than 4m
could cause excessive deviation and make the image
uncomfortable to view in 3D, depending on the background.
Care and Maintenance:
•
If you drop the Stereo Base Extender it will break. Please
treat it with the same care you would give to any expensive
camera lens. If the unit sustains impact damage it may be
possible to repair it using super glue (cyanoacrylate), which
bonds well to the composite material used in its construction.
•
If internal mirrors of the unit gets dirty, Cyclopital3D can
disassemble the unit and clean them for a small fee.
• This unit is NOT waterproof. If you get it wet, it is possible that
condensation could result inside, which is difficult to eliminate.