User Manual

Free Spirit
Key Features
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• The three-axis offset gimbaled handle-grip, enclosed bearing as-
sembly and horizontal yoke of the Free Spirit stabilizer (10) allow
your hand to move freely in every dimension, independently from
the stable camera and telescoping center post. This eliminates
the shake and instability inherent in handheld camera shots, while
allowing the freedom of constant smooth motion on three axes
which you can’t get from a typical jib or dolly setup.
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• The adjustable, built-in quick-release camera-mounting platform (11)
includes 3/8” and 1/4”-20 adapters, allowing you to quickly and eas-
ily attach, remove or swap in just about any compact professional
camcorder, SLR or DSLR camera weighing under 8 pounds. The
bidirectional base plate has a finetuning system that can be adjusted
freely in any direction. The marks on the edge of the plate can
help you record the position of the plate for dynamic balance with
different setups. Pulling the adjusting knob on the side of the plate
separates the quick-release plate from the base (12).
• The counterweight plate at the bottom of the unit (13) helps you
finetune your camera’s dynamic balance and inertia using the
provided position-adjustable stacks of counterweight rings.
• The soft rubber, textured handle grip (14) makes the Free Spirit
stabilizer comfortable and easy to hold and operate.
• The telescoping central post (15) allows you to adjust the height
of the Free Spirit for shooting at a higher angle. The unit collapses
to 18.5 inches and extends to just over 30 inches.
• Precision enclosed bearings and lightweight all-aluminum preci-
sion CNC construction ensure you have a quality product that
will give you years of use. The included durable nylon carry bag
keeps the Free Spirit clean and protected for storage and when
travelling from location to location.