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Beholder FHS
Flex Handle Stabilizer
V1.0 2017.07
Before using the product, please read manual carefully.
Be sure to keep this manual in a safe place so that you can check it at anytime in the future.
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Table of Contents
Product Description
What's Included
Stabilization Control
Product Specifications
Operating Instructions
Copyright
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Product Description
Welcome to the Ikan Beholder Flex Handle Stabilizer. The Flex Handle Stabilizer is designed to
be used along with Ikan Beholder 3-Axis handheld gimbals to provide videographers and
photographers additional stability when shooting.
The stabilizer has a quick release plate making it easy for users to switch between the two
handed and single handed operation. The Flex Handle Stabilizer offers a number of 3/8" and
1/4" expansion screw holes to allow users to customize their setup.
After extended testing and search, the Flex Handle Stabilizer springs have been adjusted to
the optimal condition for shock absorption. The spring tension adjustment screw allows a wide
payload range of 1.8 lbs - 15.8 lbs to be mounted.
The Flex Handle Stabilizer helps reduce bouncy videos caused by walking or running by
stabilizing the vertical axis.
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Possible Handle Configuration
What's Included
Quick Release Plate
Flex Handle
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fter you've received the product and before you use it, please make sure the package
Bridge Connector
lex Handle
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contains all the items in the following inventory. If any item is missing, please get in
touch with the dealer to resolve the situation.
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Stabilization Control
The Flex Handle Stabilizer helps reduce camera vibrations cased by walking or
running. You'll notice more stabilization as the bouncing movement increases.
Below is a chart of the testing data of the Beholder EC1 and the Flex Handle
Stabilizer.
Action
Normal Walking
Small Steps
Running
Product Specifications
Weight：1.76 lbs / 800g
Results
Noticeable video stabilizations
Slight video stabilization
Greatly increased video stabilization
Package Weight：2.6 lbs / 1.18 kg
Max Payload：15.8 lbs / 7.15kg
Compatible Gimbals：MS1 / MSPRO / DS1 / DS2 / EC1 / DS2-A
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Operating Instructions
1. Loosen the locking screws on the bridge to slide the flex handles into the
bridge. After the flex handles are in place, tighten the locking screws.
Locking Screws
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2. Install the quick release mounting plate with the included screws and hex key.
The included 3/8" screw is used to attach the gimbal to the quick release plate.
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Quick Release Plate
Mounting Screws
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3. Place the included shock absorption circle pad into the bottom of your gimbal
with the adhesive side down. Remove the adhesive while the cushion pad is inside
the gimbal and press onto the quick release plate. The cushion pad will adhere to
the quick release plate.
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4. Tension Spring Adjustment: After the gimbal and camera are mounted, adjust
the tension screws, so that when you lift the Flex Handle Stabilizer the handles fall
to roughly 15 degrees. Make sure the two tension screws are leveled with each
other. Please see image below for reference.
Tension Adjustment Screws
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5. Handle Adjustment: The handles can be configured in multiple positions to
allow different ways to hold the stabilizer or to balance the Flex Handle Stabilizer
on a table to change or adjust the camera. The illustration below shows the screw
that controls the handle adjustments.
Handle Angle Adjustment Screw
. If you will be using the stabilizer in inverted mode, be sure to use the inverted safety
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lock to prevent accidental drops.
Default Safety Lock Screw Location
Inverted Safety Lock Screw Thread
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Copyright
Beholder and Ikan are certified trademarks, which cannot be used without our
permission for any other purposes. The product has a number of patents so if
copies of the product are found, the perpetrator will hold the relevant legal
responsibility. A regular dealer must obtain marketing authorization documents.
Please visit an authorized dealer to purchase. A list of distributors can be found on
the website. In case the product is purchased on a non-authorized channel, we
will not provide after-sales service for the product. Product features, appearance
or other functions may change over time. The company is free to implement and
release any changes as desired.
Learn More:
More dynamic information at Ikan's Official website: www.ikancorp.com
Contact email: [email protected]
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