User Manual

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USER’S GUIDE
Using the
Free Spirit
Camera Stabilizer
(continued)
Cautions &
Warnings
Specifi cations
• When handling and operating your stabilizer, always avoid violent
motion as it could cause damage to the unit or cause your camera
to come loose from the mounting plate.
• The Free Spirit does not work underwater and is not waterproof,
so you should avoid direct exposure to rain or water. It is also
not sand-proof, so avoid getting dirt or sand on it as this could
interfere with the smooth operation of the unit.
• Be very careful when using the Free Spirit at night or in low
light conditions. It is easy to focus so much on what you are
shooting that you don’t notice obstacles in your path. Plan your
shots before shooting, so that you do not trip or fall over, or into,
something along the way such as traffic or a water fountain. Be
extra cautious when shooting on stairs or rugged terrain, whether
in daylight or at night.
• If you plan to store your Free Spirit for an extended period of time,
store it upright in a dry or low humidity area whenever possible to
alleviate stress on the system. If this is not possible, place it in an
airtight plastic container or bag.
• Do not use solvents or harsh cleaners of any kind on the Free
Spirit unit. If it becomes dirty, use only a damp cloth or sponge
with water to gently rub clean.
4. You can rely on your own sight and judgment of what the camera
is shooting. This is easier to do if you camera is set up with a
wide angle lens so that you don’t miss any of the action. Also,
using a wide aperture setting will give you a wider depth of field
so that the precision of your focus is not as important. Estimate
the distance that you want to be from your subject and set the
focus there, and then try to stay as close as possible to that
distance from the subject while taking your tracking shots. With
the aperture high it will not be as critical if you move in and out a
little bit from the subject as you shoot.
Load Capacity: Designed for compact, low-profile cameras weighing
up to 8 pounds
Dimensions: Free Spirit Height:18.5”/47cm in shortest mode,
30.5”/77.5cm in longest mode; Camera Quick Release Plate: 5.5” x
2.375” x 1.125/14cm x 6cm x 3cm; Counterweight Base Platform
Dimensions: 7.75” x 3.25/19.7cm x 8.25cm; Central Support Post:
1”/2.54cm diameter
Weight: Free Spirit Camera Stabilizer: 3.2lbs/1.45kg without Counter
Weights; Each Counterweight Disc: 3.5 oz/99g; 6 Counterweight
Discs: 21 oz/595g