VariZoom VZCROSSFIRE-FP - Manual (Page 8)

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Balancing/Docking Plate and Stand for the
CrossFire FP
The VZ-FPB consists of the mounting plate and c-
clamp
Using the VZ-FPB is simple. The
CrossFire FP grip handle has a machined
groove near its top that enables you to slip
the handle into the u-shaped slot of the
VZ-FPB plate, securing the CrossFire FP
for the balancing procedure.
First you must secure the FPB to a sturdy, flat, level surface (e.g., table
or workbench) with the supplied clamp. Note that the top of the plate
has a recessed circle to accommodate the fixed contact pad of the c-
clamp. See the picture above.
Once you have secured the FPB, slide the
CrossFire FP handle into the u-shaped slot
of the plate. The handle should drop into
the sunken round section at the back of
the slot, locking the CrossFire FP into
position. Make sure your CrossFire FP
handle is unlocked and adjust the X-Y
assembly so the camera becomes level
(horizontal balance).
For vertical balancing, the FPB is a good
place to attach and adjust your weights.
You can do the ‘drop test’ from the FPB,
but the range of motion will be limited and
you should exercise caution so neither
CrossFire FP nor camera strike the table.
For final testing, you’ll need to be holding the CrossFire FP to check the side-to-side stability, so plan
on approximating the vertical balance on the FPB and doing the final tweak after the handheld test.
You may find that you’ll want to tweak the overall balance after handling the unit for a few minutes.
Although the simple guidelines in the instructions explain how to balance the unit, the art of balancing
the CrossFire FP is really in acquiring a feel for correct balance. After balancing your camera
properly one time, it’s a simple matter to do it again.
The FPB is a major help in balancing, but it will also provide a docking stand to hold the CrossFire FP
while you’re not using it.
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