3-Axis Stabilized Handheld Gimbal for Camera Instruction EN V 2.
Catalogue 1. Product Overview… ……………………………………………… 2 2. Start to Use… ……………………………………………………… 3 2.1 Charging………………………………………………………………………… 2.2 Unlock and Lock… …………………………………………………………… 2.3 Camera Installation… ………………………………………………………… 2.4 Gimbal Balancing… …………………………………………………………… 2.5 Power ON/OFF… ……………………………………………………………… 3 4 5 5 7 3.1 Mode/Function Introduction… ……………………………………………… 3.2 Button Operation… …………………………………………………………… 3.3 USB Port………………………………………………………………………… 3.4 Touch Screen…………………………………………………………………… 3.
Introduction AK2000C is a professional 3-axis stabilized handheld gimbal for DSLR and mirrorless camera, which can be held in one hand and installed on tripods, versatile arms or other devices. AK2000C is equipped with function buttons and a touch screen so that userscan switch the working modes, control the rotating orientation, and set parameters by one hand. The gimbal can directly control the camera shooting and focusing through connecting camera control cable.
1. Product Overview 1. Arca quick release plate 2. Quick release plate 3. Fixed plate 4. 1/4 inch thread hole 5. Tilt axis 6. Tilt axis position lock 7. Vertical arm lock screw 8. Power button 9. USB-C port 10. Function button 11. 1/4 inch thread hole 3/8 inch thread hole * This product does not include the camera. 12. Touch screen 13. Joystick 14. Mode button 15. Shutter button 16. Sliding arm 17. Sliding arm lock screw 18. Thumb screw 19. Lens holder 20. Pan axis position lock 21. Trigger button 22.
Standard kit accessories USB2.0 to Type-C×1 Type-C to Type-C (C02)×1 Type-C to TRS2.5 (T02)×1 Type-C to Micro(A03)×1 Type-C to Multi (Sony shutter cable)×1 DC2.5mm (TYPE C to 2.5mm)(Panasonic shutter cable)×1 Anti-slip metal tripod×1 Wrench×1 Multifunctional bracket for tilt axis×1 Versatile arm ( for AK2000S and AK2000C)×1 Advanced kit accessories Hyperlink remote controller×1 Extension rod×1 Wireless MIC Kit Wireless MIC×1 Wireless receiver×1 L-shaped quick release plate×1 2.
2.2 Unlock and Lock Each rotating axes has a position lock for convenient balancing and storage. Be sure to unlock the position locks before using the gimbal. Lock Unlock Step: Stored lock satus Balanced lock satus www.feiyu-tech.
2.3 Camera Installation TIP: Camera is ready to shoot. (The lens cover should be removed from the camera and the memory card and battery needs to be inserted to the camera to complete all the connections.) ① 2.4 Gimbal Balancing For ideal shooting effects, balancing the gimbal is necessary, and accurate balance will offer longer battery life.
2.4.1 Balance tilt axis ·Turn the camera lens forward. ·Unlock the safety lock(red). ·Move the camera to balance. ·Lock the safety lock after camera can keep horizontally forward. ·Turn the camera lens forward. ·Unlock the safety lock(red). ·Move the camera to balance. ·Lock the safety lock after camera can keep horizontally forward. 2.4.2 Balance roll axis ·Turn the camera lens forward. ·Unlock the safety lock(red). ·Loosen the lock screw (red). ·Move the camera to balance.
2.5 Power ON/OFF • • • • Check before powering on: Gimbal has enough energy. All the position locks have been unlocked , safety lock, lock screw have been tightened. Camera is ready to shoot. (The lens cover should be removed from the camera and the memory card and battery needs to be inserted to the camera to complete all the connections.) When not in use for a long time, power off the gimbal. Long press power button, release the button on display. until it shows 3. Function operation 3.
③ All follow Mode The camera moves according to the user's hand. ④ Lock Mode The orientation of the camera is fixed. ⑤ Reset Return to Pan Mode, 3-axis return to initial position. ⑥ Auto-rotation mode (See P17 for more. ) Auto-rotation mode helps user setup and automatically taketime-lapse photography. It can set rotation route and time. ⑦ Manual Lock (See P19 for more. ) Slide the tilt axis to a desired position, and hold on for 0.5 second. Set the camera position accurately and conveniently.
3.2 Button Operation 3.2.1 Mode operation Button Mode Button Function Pan/Lock mode (default mode) Triple tap All follow mode Double tap 3.2.2 Shutter button Button Shutter Button (2stages-way press: half-way press & full-way press) Description Single tap Pan mode Function Description 1. Focus Single tap (half-way press) 3. Video recording Single tap (fully tap) start/stop 2. Photography Full-way press after focusing. Long press for 5 seconds, (fully press) ,after 4.
3.2.4 Joystick Button Function 1. Camera lens move to upward, select the option above on display Move to upward 2. Camera lens move to downward, select the option below on display Joystick Move to downward 3. Camera lens move to left, select the option on the left on display 3.2.5 Power button Button Description Move to left 4. Camera lens move to right, select the option on the right on display Function 1. Power ON/OFF 2. Lock/ unlock screen/ go back to Power Button home page 3.
3.2.6 Trigger button Button Trigger Button Function Description 1. Follow mode Press & hold 3. Selfie shooting (Pan axis rotate 180° to shoot) Triple tap 2. Reset Double tap 3.3 USB Port There are USB2.0 and Type C port at the fixed plate, which enable to connect to camera/follow focus and other devices. www.feiyu-tech.
3.4 Touch Screen 3.4.1 Touch Screen Icon Mode Camera Connected/Photography Camera Unconnected Icon Mode Battery Level Bluetooth Video Recording Mode Bluetooth Unconnected Follow Mode All Follow Mode All Lock Mode 3.4.2 Display screen switch Pan Mode 3.4.3 Usage of touch screen Slide right to left: Flip to the right sub page. Slide left to right: Flip to the left sub page/return to previous option. Tap: Select current option. www.feiyu-tech.
3.4.4 Lock/unlock screen 3.5 Modes Setting Description: Slide right to left Slide left to right Tap to select current menu 3.5.1 Inception Mode setting Single tap Inception Mode on screen, the camera lens will rotate to upward. Holding the gimbal horizontally, and set rotation direction/speed/one circle or continuous circle. The camera will automatically rotate 360 degree to take inception footage with pre-set speed and direction after setup. 3.5.
3.5.3 Selfie Setting Hold the gimbal horizontally, tap Selfie on screen to enter Selfie shooting, the camera turns 180° horizontally. A blue wireframe shows around the icon during Selfie shooting. Double tap trigger button to recenter the gimbal. 3.5.4 Protrait setting Holding the gimbal horizontally, tap Portrait on screen to enter protrait shooting. A blue wireframe shows around the icon during Protrait shooting. 3.5.5 Other setting Set motor power according to camera weight. www.feiyu-tech.
Set scene modes according to camera function. Joystick setting Settings www.feiyu-tech.
3.6 Motion-timelapse Mode 3.6.1 Motion-timelapse setting Method 1: Set the Motion-timelapse mode parameters on Feiyu ON App. Enter the parameter setting interface to select the Motion-timelapse mode for setting. The maximum interval time is 59 seconds, while maximum staying time for long exposure photograhy is 58 seconds. Note: The photographing interval setting must be longer than the stop time and less than the panning or the tilting rotation time.
Display icon Mode/Status Minimum time setting Maximum time setting Tilt axis rotation period 00:00:00 07:59:59 PAN (T1) Pan axis rotation period INVL (t) Photographic interval TILT (T2) DWELL (P) Photography waiting time 00:00:00 00:00:00 00:00:00 07:59:59 00:00:59 00:00:58 PAN: Time required for the pan axis to rotate from the start point to the end point. TILT: Time required for the tilt axis to rotate from the start point to the end point.
(4) Gimbal rotate automatically from the start position to the end position gimbal return the start initial position after setting, and then tilt and pan axis will start to rotate according to the parameter that has been set. To get more videography skills with gimbal and it's tutorial, please kindly visit our official or download Feiyu ON App. http://www.feiyu-tech.com 3.7 Initialization Initialization the gimbal when: (1) The camera is not in balance. (2) Not use for a long period of time.
Steps: (1) Select Settings - Calibration on the display to enter the gimbal initialization. (2) Place the gimbal on the table, and the gimbal automatically initializes. If the touch screen prompts that the calibration is successful, the initialization ends, otherwise the initialization fails. (3) After the initialization is successful, slide the touch screen interface to the left/ right or click the ESC on the screen to wake up. 3.
4. Feiyu ON App 4.1 Download the Feiyu ON App Scan the QR code to download the app, or search for "Feiyu ON" in the App Store or Google Play. Watch tutorials in video skill page on Feiyu ON. * Requires iOS 9.0 or above, Android 6.0 or above. 4.2 App Connecting AK2000C Steps: (1) Power on the gimbal. (2) Select Wi-Fi connection menu on camera (find in setting-network-Wi-Fi ), keep this page which has Wi-Fi name and its password on. (3) Login Feiyu ON App (or register).
4.3 Firmware Upgrade Upgrade firmware via App. on App. (1) Tap upgrade ICON (2) Select upgrade type. (3) Follow the prompts to upgrade the firmware. Upgrade type introductions Keyboard update Repair/update or newly add button/touch screen/ interaction functions, update more compatibility cameras which can be controlled through Wi-Fi. Gimbal firmware update Repair/update or newly add gimbal control/function/ parameter and etc.
Noted: Gimbal has an update protection function. When the update fails, restart the gimbal, it will return to the previous firmware. Connect the app and update again to resolve the problem. In addition, parts of the new functions require updating two or more firmware to take effect. It is recommended to update regularly to keep the firmware of the gimbal as the latest version. Please make sure disconnect Wi-Fi between camera and gimbal if Wi-Fi connection is for controlling camera.
5.2 Versatile Arm (Optional Accessories) Installation: Install the versatile arm on the handle, align screw holes and tighten the screws by L shape wrench.(it is attached on versatile arm, the end cover of the versatile arm can be removed, and keeps 3 screws inside.) 5.3 L-shaped quick release plate (Optional Accessories) Use L-shaped quick release plate to achieve landscape shooting and long-time portrait shooting. Combination form Landscape shooting Portrait shooting 5.
Hyperlink remote controller. Please operate on hyperlink remote controller. Notice: The function of horizontal adjustment button is disable for AK2000C. www.feiyu-tech.
5.5 Extension Rod (Optional Accessories) It can be used as a mini crane, or take the footage of emulating flying at a low altitude. 5.6 Multifunctional Bracket (Optional Accessories) To extra stabilize the camera by mounting it on top of camera and tilt axis. The bracket can be used an extension plate for mounting other accessories on it. www.feiyu-tech.
5.7 Wireless MIC Kit (Optional Accessories) The wireless receiver can collect the sound from the wireless microphone within 20m range. Accessories: How to connect and use it: Usage scenario 1 Step 1: Two way to enter video recording mode: (1) Manually set video mode on camera. (2) Single tap function button to switch to video mode on gimbal, after it connected to camera via cable. Step 2: Plug in the receiver to camera receiver jack and turn it on. www.feiyu-tech.
Step 3: Turn on the MIC, and it is ready to be used. (Wireless communication distance ≦20mm, please put it close to sound source for ideal recording ) Step 4: Plug the wireless clip-on microphone in the MIC. *Wireless microphone kit can be used without gimbal, and follow the step 2.3.4 to use it. Usage scenario 2 Step 1: Connect with smartphone Plug the wireless microphone (receiving terminal) in DC3.5 CTIA (American Standard)/ OMTP (GB), then plug it in 3.5mm earphone port adapter.
Step 2: Turn on the MIC, and it is ready to be used.(follow the step 1.3 to use it) (1) You can plug the wireless clip-on microphone in the MIC mount to use it. (2) You can plug the DC 3.5mm microphone in DC 3.5 to micro adaptor, then connect it to MIC for using. Status Power ON Power OFF Low battery Fully charged Indicator Blue light stays on ICON Red light stays on to off Red light flashes regularly 6. Specifications Green light stays on Product Size Stored satus: 208.2×347.8×68.
Compatible Cameras for Reference AK2000C Lens Compatible List Brand Camera(H/W/D) Model Can be equipped with a lens √ FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM Φ89mm*122mm 680g √ FE16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS A7M3 126.9×95.6×62.7mm 565g A9 126.9×95.6×63mm 588g A7S2 126.9×95.7×60.3mm 584g A7R2 126.9×95.7×60.3mm 582g A7M2 126.9×95.7×59.7mm 556g Vario-Tessar FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS FE 24-70 F2.8 GM Zeiss E 16-70 F4 OSS E PZ 18–105mm F4 G OSS E PZ 18–200mm F3.5–6.3 OSS LE FE 28mm F2 Zeiss FE 35mm F2.8 ZA Sigma 30mm f/1.
AK2000C Lens Compatible List Brand Nikon Camera(H/W/D) Z6 134×100.5×67.5mm 675g Z7 134×100.5×67.5mm 675g D7500 135.5×104×72.5mm 720g EOS R 135.8×98.3×84.4mm 660g EOS RP 132.5×85×70mm 485g EOS 80D 139×105.2×78.5mm 730g Canon Model Can be equipped with a lens EOS 200D 122.4×92.6×69.8mm 456g √ NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S 415g √ 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR RF 35mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.
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