Feiyutech AK2000S User Manual

3-Axis Stabilized Handheld Gimbal for Camera

Instruction

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Catalogue

1. Product Overview ……………………………………………… 2

2. Start to Use ……………………………………………………… 4

2.1 Charging ……………………………………………………………………… 4

2.2 Position Lock ………………………………………………………………… 4

2.3 Camera Installation ………………………………………………………… 5

2.4 Gimbal Balancing …………………………………………………………… 6

2.5 Power ON/OFF ……………………………………………………………… 8

3. Function operation ……………………………………………… 8

3.1 Mode/Function Introduction ……………………………………………… 8

3.2 Button Operation …………………………………………………………… 10

3.3 USB Port ……………………………………………………………………… 12

3.4 Touch Screen ………………………………………………………………… 13

3.5 Modes Setting ……………………………………………………………… 14

3.6 Motion-timelapse Mode …………………………………………………… 17

3.7 Initialization ………………………………………………………………… 19

3.8 Manual Lock ………………………………………………………………… 20

4. Feiyu ON App …………………………………………………… 21

4.1 Download the Feiyu ON App ……………………………………………… 21

4.2 App Connecting ……………………………………………………………… 21

4.3 Firmware Upgrade ………………………………………………………… 22

5. Accessories ……………………………………………………… 23

5.1 Tripod ………………………………………………………………………… 23

5.2 Versatile Arm ………………………………………………………………… 23

5.3 Brushless Follow Focus …………………………………………………… 24

5.4 Hyperlink Remote Controller ……………………………………………… 24

5.5 Extension Rod ……………………………………………………………… 25

5.6 Multifunctional Bracket …………………………………………………… 26

5.7 Wireless MIC Kit ……………………………………………………………… 26

6. Speci󽗉cations …………………………………………………… 29

Compatible Cameras for Reference …………………………… 30

Disclaimer …………………………………………………………… 32

Introduction

AK2000S is a professional 3-axis stabilized handheld gimbal for DSLR and mirrorless camera. It is compatible with popular DSLR and mirrorless cameras on the market. Its detachable versatile arm handle, makes it available to be supporting by single hand and low angle shooting, and is allowed to mounted on tripod and other adaptor.

AK2000S is designed with function button and LCD touch screen, which can switch the gimbal working mode, control the rotation and the parameters setting by one hand. The camera shutter cable is equipped for controlling the photography, video recording and focus following directly at handle.

Suggestion

Feiyu AK2000S includes below information, please read the information before using the gimbal:

1. Quick start guide

2. Online instruction

3. Tutorial The tutorial videos can be watched at FeiyuTech official website or scan the QR code.

https://www.feiyu-tech.com/play/

Feiyu ON App

Scan the QR code to download the app, or search for Feiyu ON in the App Store or Google Play.

* Requires iOS 9.0 or above, Android 6.0 or above.

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1. Product Overview

* This product does not include the camera.

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2. Start to Use

TIPS

1) Please mount the camera and balance it before Power ON.

2) When the battery is low, please charge the gimbal.

3) When not in use for a long time, power o󽗈 the gimbal.

2.1 Charging

Please fully charge the battery before power on the gimbal for the 󽗉rst

time.

Open the USB rubber cover. Connect the USB 2.0 to Type-C (C01) cable to charge. Quick charge is available. It takes only 1.5 hour to fully charge.

2.2 Position Lock

Each rotating axis has a position lock for convenient balancing and storage. Be sure to unlock the position locks before using the gimbal.

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2.3 Camera Installation

Make sure the battery and memory card are installed before camera installation.

Step 1: Mount quick release plate ① on 󽗉xed plate ②, lock it. Loosen the ARCA quick release plate safety lock ③, take out ARCA quick release plate ④.

Step 2: Mount camera on ARCA quick release plate ④.

Step 3: Insert ARCA quick release plate directly into quick release plate ①, tighten the safety lock ③ for ARCA quick release plate.

Step 4: Install lens holder ⑤ to support lens, and tighten the thumb screw.

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2.4 Gimbal Balancing

For ideal shooting effects, balancing the gimbal is necessary, and accurate balance will o󽗈er longer battery life.

TIPS

1) Before balancing the gimbal, please lock the gimbal at the balanced lock status, and the lens cover should be removed from the camera and the memory card needs to be inserted to the camera to complete all the connections to ensure that the camera is ready for shooting.

2) During balancing the gimbal, make sure the camera and gimbal are all powered o󽗈.

3) If it is needed to add accessories after the balance is completed, gimbal needs to be re-balanced again.

2.4.1 Balance Tilt Axis

(1) a. Unlock the tilt axis position lock ①, turn the camera lens upwards, and check the gravity center of camera. b. Loosen the sliding arm lock screw ②, slide the sliding arm ③ to balance the camera. c. Tighten the sliding arm lock screw ② , when the camera lens keeps upwards that means balanced.

(2) a. Place the camera lens forwards, check the gravity center of camera. b. Unlock the quick release plate safety lock ①, adjust camera position until it can stay stable at any angles. c. Lock the safety lock ①. Tilt the camera up or down, if it stays stable, it means balanced.

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2.4.2 Balance Roll Axis

a. Tighten the tilt axis position lock ①, unlock the roll axis position lock ②, check gravity center of camera. b. Loosen the cross arm lock screw ③, slide cross arm ④ to balance the camera position. c. Tighten the cross arm lock screw ③, and tilt the camera to the left or right, if it stays stable, it means balanced.

2.4.3 Balance Pan Axis

a. Tighten the roll axis position lock ① after balanced tilt axis and roll axis. Unlock pan axis position lock ②, loosen vertical arm lock screw ③. b. Hold the handle aslant to 15°~ 20°, check the camera's movement. (Roll axis will point down if not balanced) c. Slide vertical arm ④ to balance it until the camera stays there at any angles, balance succeeded. d. Tighten the vertical arm lock screw ③.

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2.5 Power ON/OFF

Be sure to unlock the position lock before using the gimbal.

Long press power button, release the button until it shows

on display.

3. Function operation

3.1 Mode/Function Introduction

① Pan Mode (Default mode) The roll and tilt direction are 󽗉xed, and the camera moves according to the leftright movements of the user's hand.

② Follow Mode The roll direction is 󽗉xed, and the camera moves according to the left-right or updown movements of the user's hand.

③ All follow Mode The camera moves according to the user's hand.

④ Lock Mode The orientation of the camera is 󽗉xed.

⑤ Reset Return to Pan Mode, 3-axis return to initial position.

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⑥ Manual Lock Slide the tilt axis to a desired position, and hold on for 0.5 second. Set the camera position accurately and conveniently.

⑦ Auto-rotation mode Auto-rotation mode helps user setup and automatically taketime-lapse photography. It can set rotation route and time.

⑧ Inception Mode Single tap Inception menu on screen, setting rotate speed and direction on the screen directly.

⑨ Sel󽗉e Mode The camera turns 180° horizontally, sel󽗉e shooting is available.

⑩ Protrait Mode Single tap Portrait menu on screen to enter portrait mode for livestream/Tiktok.

To get more videography skills with gimbal and it's tutorial, please kindly visit our o󽗋cial or download Feiyu ON App. http://www.feiyu-tech.com

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