Feiyu Tech AK4000 User manual

3-Axis Stabilized Handheld Gimbal for Camera
Instructions
Guilin Feiyu Technology Incorporated Company
V3.2E NUser Manual
Catalogue
1.Product Overview
2.Installation
2.1Battery Charging
2.2Battery Installation
2.3 Installation handles
2.4Camera Installation
3.Gimbal Balancing
3.1Balance Adjustment of the Tilting Axis
3.2Balance Adjustment of the Rolling Axis
3.3Balance Adjustment of the Panning Axis
4.App - Download and Connecting
4.1Download and Install Feiyu ON App
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4.2Connecting App
5.AK4000 Function / Operation
5.1 Introduction to functional models
5.2Handle - Function / Operation
6.Advanced Operation
6.1Gimbal Initialization
6.2Accessories expansion
6.3Firmware Upgrade
7.Specifications
8.Compatible Cameras for Reference
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1.Product Overview
1/4 Inch Thread Hole
Tilt Lock Screw
Safety Lock
Quick Release Plate
Touch Screen
Mode Button
Capturing Button
Joystick
1/4 Inch Thread Hole
Fixed Plate
Retaining Ring
Function Button
Power Button Recording Button
Tilt Axis
Sliding Arm
Screw
Lens Support Frame
Pan Lock Screw
1/4 Inch Thread Hole
Shortcut Button
Cross Arm
fixed screw
Roll Lock Screw
anti-column
Roll Axis
Vertical Arm
Pan Axis
Multifunction Knob
Handle
Accessories
Micro USB Cable
X1
18650 Li-ion Battery
X4
1/4 Inch Thread Hole
Sony shutter release
(3.5 audio to multi)
X1
Extension Rod
X1
Canon shutter release
(RS-80N3)
X1
Tripod
Panasonic shutter release
(Shift audio 3.5 to 2.5)
X1
X1
1
Nikon shutter release
Charger
X1
Thumb Screw
X1
Stable and Extension Support of Tilting Axis
(Short)
X1
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2.Installation
TIPS
(1) Please mount the camera before powering on the gimbal.
(2) When the battery is low, please charge the gimbal.
(3) When not in use, turn off the gimbal and then remove the batteries.
2.1Battery Charging
Please fully charge the batteries before powering on the gimbal for the first time.
Charge the batteries with the charger.
Micro USB
Cable
(not included)
5V / 3A
2.2Battery Installation
Remove the tail cap, open the batteries compartment, and install the batteries correctly.
Note: When installing the battery, pay attention to the direction of the battery. If the battery is reloaded, it will cause the battery to short-circuit.
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Battery Model: 18650 Li-ion Battery
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2.3 Installation handles
2.3.1 Installation handles
Align the handle positioning screw with the head positioning hole, fix the handle part and the head, then move up the fixing ring up and tighten it, and the installation is completed.
Note: When installing the handle, the four positioning screws must be aligned with the corresponding positioning holes and then tighten the fixing ring to avoid the stylus being hit and causing troubles to the stabilizer.
T=Tight L=Loose
T
A.Stylus B.Positioning hole
alignment
alignment
C.Positioning screw
L
A B C
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2.3.2 Split handle
The stabilizer is placed flat on the ground, holding the stabilizer's head, and only twisting the retaining ring, as shown in Figure 3. After twisting, the head is lifted vertically and upwards, as shown in Figure 4. Do not move left or right, as shown in Figure 5, to prevent the stylus from breaking.
L
T
T=Tight L=Loose
Figure3 Figure4 Figure5
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2.4Camera Installation
Note: make sure the camera is ready to shoot, the lens cover is removed, the battery and memory card are loaded before installation.
1. Lock the lens support frame with the screw to the quick release plate;
2. Use the thumb screw to lock the camera from the bottom slot of the quick release plate, and slightly adjust the lens support frame after locking the camera; (Select the long/short thumb screw according to the position of the camera to be mounted on the quick release plate)
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2
Thumb Screw
2
(Long)
1
Thumb Screw
(Short)
3. Press and hold the anti-column;
4. Place the quick release plate on the fixed plate, loosen the anti-column and tighten the safety lock.
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Safety Lock
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Anti-column
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3.Gimbal Balancing
Note:
1. Before adjusting the balance, the camera needs to remove the lens cover and insert it into the memory card to complete all the connections to ensure that the camera is ready to shoot.
2. During the balancing process, ensure that the camera power is turned off and the stabilizer motor is turned off. It is possible to lock each axis of the stabilizer to the installation posture to facilitate balance adjustment.
3. Tripods can be installed (refer to 20 pages for installation) for easy balance adjustment.
3.1Balance Adjustment of the Tilting Axis
Adjust the center of gravity of the camera in two steps to the axis of rotation of the tilting axis.
(1)Adjust the position of the camera's tilting axis up and down: Place the camera lens upright and keep the cross arm horizontal, as shown in Figure
6. After releasing the hand, observe the camera lens rotation state. Unscrew the locking screw of the tilt axis motor and adjust the balance by
adjusting the sliding arm left and right (see Figure 7, Figure 8). When the cross arm is kept horizontal, the camera lens is placed vertically upwards and stays in a vertical state with the ground. The sliding arm adjustment is completed, as shown in Figure 6.
* After adjustment, make sure tighten the lock screw .
Figure6
Camera right leaning slide to left to adjust
Camera
left leaning
silde to right to adjust
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T=Tight L=Loose
T
T=Tight L=Loose
L
Figure7
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(2)Adjust the center of gravity position of the
tilting axis forward and backward: point the camera lens horizontal forward, adjust cross arm to maintain the level as shown in figure9,let go and observe the state of rotation.
Unscrew the camera safety lock on the right side and adjust the balance by sliding the quick release plate at the bottom of the camera back and forth (see Figure 10, Figure 11). When the cross arm is kept horizontally, the tilt axis can stay stably at any angle, indicating that the balance adjustment of the tilt axis is completed.
*Be sure to fasten the safety lock after adjustment.
Figure9
Safety Lock
Camera forward
,slide the adjustment
skateboard down to adjust
Camera backward,slide the adjustment
Figure10
Safety Lock
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3.2Balance Adjustment of the Rolling Axis
When the balance adjustment of the tilt axis of the stabilizer is completed, the balance adjustment of the roll axis can be performed: the camera lens is placed horizontally forward, the cross arm is kept horizontally as shown in Figure 12, and the cross arm is released to make the cross arm in a natural state. Observed camera tilt state.
Unscrew the lock screw of the motor of roll axis and adjust the left and right sliding cross arm (see Figure 13, Figure 14). When the roll axis can stay stably at any angle, it means that the balance adjustment of the roll axis is completed.
* After adjustment, be sure to tighten the lock screw.
Camera rightward,slide the cross arm left to adjust
Figure12
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L
T=Tight L=Loose
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Camera leftward,slide the cross arm right to adjust
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L
T=Tight L=Loose
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3.3Balance Adjustment of the Panning Axis
When the balance adjustment of tilting axis and rolling axis is completed, the balance of the panning axis can be adjusted.
Keep the stabilizer handle part parallel to the horizon­tal floor, and hold the vertical arm parallel to the ground, as shown in Figure 15.
Unscrew the lock screw of the pan axis motor and slide the vertical arm to adjust it (see Figure 16, Figure 17). When the vertical arm is parallel to the ground, the pan axis can stay stably at any angle, indicating that the balance adjustment of the pan axis is completed.
* After adjustment, make sure tighten the lock screw.
The lens is downslide the vertical arm backward to adjust
T
T=Tight L=Loose
Figure15
L
Figure16
The lens is up
slide the vertical
arm forward to adjust
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4.App - Download and Connecting
4.1Download and Install Feiyu ON App
* Requires iOS 9.0 or later, Android 5.0 or later
iOS Version Android Version
4.2Connecting App
1. Turn on the mobile phone Bluetooth and start the gimbal;
2. Open the App, and connect to AK4000 according to the App prompts. After the connection is successful, you can control AK4000 on the App.
Upgrade
Discovery deviece
Please put your phone close to the gimbal
AK4000
connection succeeded
Gimbal Video SKill
Album
Back
Gimbal information
Camera information
Me
Remote Control
FY_AK4000_AE
Camera Name
Tutorial
Setting
Switch: photo/recording
Horizontal angle control
Reset
Virtual Joystick
All follow mode
mode
Follow
mode
Lock
mode
Panning
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5.AK4000 Function / Operation
5.1 Introduction to functional models
Panning Mode(Default mode)
The roll and tilt direction are fixed, and the camera moves according to the left-right movements of the user's hand.
Follow Mode
The roll direction is fixed, and the camera moves according to the left-right movements, up­down movements of the user's hand.
Rolling Follow Mode
The pan and tilt direction are fixed, and the camera moves according to the left-right movements of the user's hand.
All Follow Mode
The camera moves according to the user's hand.
Lock Mode
The orientation of the camera is fixed.
Reset
Return to panning mode, three axises return to default position.
5.2Handle - Function / Operation
Mode Button
Note: The firmware upgrade may occur manual operation function and the actual product features do not match. Please find the latest manual on the official website.
Single click
Double click
Triple click
Panning Mode / Lock Mode
Follow mode
All follow mode
Single tap to switch between panning mode and lock mode
Under follow mode, single tap to switch to panning mode
Enter all follow mode
Mode Button
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Power Button
Long time
press
Single tap
Triple tap
Power on / Power off
Rolling follow mode
Rotate 180° in horizontal
Capturing Button
Manual
capturing
Self-timer
Single click the camera button to focus and single tap again within 3 seconds to take photos. When there is no operation within 3 seconds after clicking for focus, the focus state shall be cleared.
* Need to connect to the camera shutter cable or connect to the camera WiFi.
Press and hold the camera button, the gimbal will make a “beep” sound and enter the automatic continuous shooting mode; it shoots once for every 5 seconds by default. Single tap the camera button to exit the automatic continuous shooting mode (you can enter the Feiyu On App to set the continuous shooting interval).
* Need to connect to the camera shutter cable.
Long time press the power button, and release it when the display show
Angle limit 60 °
The roll and tilt direction are fixed, the pan direction rotate 180 °
Power Button
Recording Button
* Need to connect to the shutter release cable or the camera WiFi (for Camera with WiFi function).
Single tap
Start shooting / Stop shooting
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Capturing Button
Video Button
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Shortcut Button
Long time
press
Double tap Reset
Fast follow mode
Joystick
Move to left
(1) Camera lens move to left (2) Select the option on the left
Long time press the shortcut button, enter the fast follow mode.
Double tap the shortcut button, return to panning mode, tilt,roll and pan axis return to initial level.
shortcut button
Upward
(1) Camera lens upward (2) Select the option above
Move to right
(1) Camera lens move to right (2) Select the option on the right
Downward
(1) Camera lens downward (2) Select the option below
Function Button
Single tap
On other interfaces, single tap the function button to return to the main interface.
Single tap the function key on the main interface to enter the locked/unlocked state.
Return / Lock / Unlock
Joystick
Function Button
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Multifunction Knob
Rotate
Long time
press
Single tap Switch adjustment option
*The multifunction knob is disabled by default when you power on the gimbal, click the scroll setting option on the display screen or click the multifunction knob to activate it.
Control Follow
Control Follow
focus or Zoom
focus or Zoom
Long press the
multifunction knob
Control the current axial rotation / follow focus and zoom
Switch between the follow focus & zoom options and the axial options
Single tap
Switch adjustment option
Rotate
Single tap /
Long time press
Multifunction Knob
Display
Default
* After connecting your camera
Please refer to the chapter "Connecting to camera" in page 16
Introduction
Zooming control
Follow focus
Camera supports zooming control
Camera supports follow focus
Control the
Control the
axis direction
axis direction
Single tap
Switch adjustment option
Display
Default
Introduction
Control the tilt axis rotation
Control the roll axis rotation
Control the pan axis rotation
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Touch screen
* Click the option to switch or select the function mode, and slide the screen to the left or right to switch the page.
Screen interface
2.3
2.0
1.7
1.3
Display icon Mode / Status
WiFi is connected
WiFi is not connect
Bluetooth is connected
Bluetooth is not connect
Battery Level
Camera mode
Camera is not connect
Zoom status
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AUTO
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AWB
K
Payload Setting
Rotation
Time
Scroll
Setting
Display icon Mode / Status
HF
TF Follow Mode
AF
LK
HF-R
TF-R
LK-R
Panning Mode
All follow mode
Lock Mode
Panning Mode + Rolling follow
Follow Mode + Rolling follow
Lock Mode + Rolling follow
Tilt Axis
Capture Mode
Auto Rotation
Settings
Follow focus status
Roll Axis
Pan Axis
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Screen interface
The load setting is performed according to the camera.
Payload
Capture
Setting
Mode
Auto
Rotation
Rotation
Time
Scroll
Settings
Setting
Select the corresponding scene mode according to the shooting scene.
Payload
Capture
Setting
Mode
Auto
Rotation
Rotation
Time
Scroll
Settings
Setting
The maximum time setting of PAN and TILT is less than 8 hours, and the maximum time setting of INVL and DWELL is 59 seconds.
Please refer to the chapter "Auto-rotation Mode" in page 14
Payload
Capture
Setting
Mode
Auto
Rotation
Rotation
Time
Scroll
Settings
Setting
Click on the touch-screen
Slide the touch­screen interface to the right
Click on the touch-screen
Slide the touch­screen interface to the right
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PAN/TILT>INVL>DWELL
Click on the touch-screen
Slide the touch­screen interface to the right
PRESET
auto
Custom 1
Default
Smooth
Action
P A N
00:00:00
T I L T
00:00:00
I N V L
00:00:00
DWELL
00:00:00
Slide the touch­screen interface up and down
Pull the four­directional joystick up anddown to increase and decrease the time
Touch the screen to select and change the options
Custom 2 Custom 3
P A N
T I L T
I N V L
DWELL
07:59:59
07:59:59
00:00:59
00:00:58
Enter auto-rotation mode
Payload Setting
Rotation
Time
Scroll
Setting
Capture Mode
Auto
Rotation
Settings
Click on the touch-screen
Slide the touch­screen interface to the right
procedure 1
Initial
point
setting
ESCO K
The higher the sensitivity setting, the faster the response of control PTZ/camera
Payload Setting
Rotation
Time
Scroll
Setting
Capture Mode
Auto
Rotation
Settings
Click on the touch-screen
Slide the touch­screen interface to the right
Sensitivity
Camera ctrl
Auto focus
Pull the four­directional joystick up and down or left and right to select options
Gimbal
Camera
Sensitivity
Settings
Payload Setting
Rotation
Time
Scroll
Setting
Capture Mode
Auto
Rotation
Settings
Click on the touch-screen
Slide the touch­screen interface to the right
Calibration
Language
WL W/T&F/F
AKFI
AKFII
Camera ctrl
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5.3Modes
Modes
Single tap the power button in the panning follow mode to enter the panning follow mode and rolling follow (rolling follow angle ≤ 60°).
Single tap the power button in the follow mode to enter the follow mode and rolling follow (rolling follow angle ≤ 60°).
Single tap the power button in the lock mode to enter the lock mode and rolling follow (rolling follow angle ≤ 60°).
Long press or lock functions of multifunction knob, single press the multifunction knob / or to restore the functions.
Manual Lock
Manually move camera to desired position,and hold for half a second. New tilt and/or pan positions are automatically saved. (Camera can be manually positioned while in panning mode ,follow mode or lock mode.) Take the tilt axis setting for example:
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Auto-rotation Mode
Auto-rotation Mode Parameter Setting
Method 1. Enter the Feiyu ON App to set the auto-rotation mode parameters.
Enter the parameter setting interface to select the auto-rotation mode for setting. The maximum time setting for panning and tilting rotation time is less than 8 hours, and the maximum setting time for photographing stop time and photographing interval is 59 seconds.
(Note: The photographing interval setting must be greater than the photographing stop time and less than the panning rotation time or the tilting rotation time.)
Method 2. Set the auto-rotation mode parameters by entering the rotation time interface through the display screen.
Adjust and control the options via the touch screen or by pulling the four-directional joystick up and down or left and right
Payload
Capture
Setting
Mode
Auto
Rotation
Rotation
Time
Scroll
Settings
Setting
Display icon Mode / Status
PAN( T1 )
TILT ( T2)
INVL( t )
DWELL( P )
* T1/T2>t>P
PAN: Time required for the panning axis to rotate from the start point to the end point.
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P A N
00:00:00
T I L T
00:00:00
I N V L
00:00:00
DWELL
00:00:00
Panning axis rotation time period
Tilting axis rotation time period
Photographing interval
Photographing waiting time
Minimum time setting
0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0
0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0
0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0
0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0
Maximum time setting
0 7 : 59 : 59
0 7 : 59 : 59
0 0 : 0 0 : 5 9
0 0 : 0 0 : 5 8
TILT : Time required for the tilting axis to rotate from the start point to the end point.
INVL: The time between the end of the previous shooting and the end of the next shooting.
DWELL: Gimbal stop time after issuing a photographing command.
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Auto- rotation mode setting
(1) Select auto-rotation to enter the auto-rotation mode on the display interface.
Payload Setting
Rotation
Time
Scroll
Setting
Capture Mode
Auto
Rotation
Settings
procedure 1
Initial
point
setting
ESCO K
(3) Set rotation end position
Rotate the panning axis or tilting axis to the end position and stay for half a second, and click OK option on the screen again to record the end position.
(2) Set rotation start position
Rotate the panning axis or tilting axis to the start position and stay for half a second, and click OK option on the screen to record the start position.
Tilt Axis
Pan Axis
(4) Start auto rotation movements
The gimbal automatically returns to the start position, the tilting axis and panning axis start to rotate to the end position according to the set parameters, and the gimbal automatically resets after completion.
Exit
Tilt Axis
Pan Axis
Double tap
Shortcut button or click the
ESC option on the screen
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6.Advanced Operation
6.1Gimbal Initialization
You can initialize your gimbal when:
(1) When camera is not balance.
(2) If not use for a long period of time.
(3) In case of extreme temperature variations.
(1) Select system settings on the display screen to enter the gimbal calibration.
(2) Place the gimbal on the table, and the gimbal automatically initializes. If the display screen prompts that the calibration is successful, the initialization ends, otherwise the initialization fails.
(3) After the initialization is successful, slide the display screen interface to the left/right or click the “ESC” key on the screen to wake up.
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6.2Accessories expansion
Extension Rod
Tripod
1 2
1 21 21 2
Stable and Extension Support of Tilting Axis
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6.3Firmware Upgrade
Upgrade the firmware through the Feiyu ON App.
(1) Click the icon (2) Select upgrade type.
(3) Follow the prompts to upgrade the firmware.
Firmware Upgrade
Upgrade type introductions:
Gimbal update: Repair / update or newly add gimbal
control / function / parameter and etc.
Keyboard update: Repair / update or newly add
button/touch screen/interaction functions, update more compatibility cameras which can be controlled through WIFI, repair few bugs about camera control through WIFI, and etc.
LED icons update: Repair or update the icons in the
screen.(Support for AK series gimbal only )
Bluetooth firmware update: Repair / update or newly
Latest version:*** Current version:***
Please read the following notices CAREFULLY:
1. Please KEEP your phone screen ON during upgrade progress.
2. Do NOT leave current App page.
3. The motors will be pow off during upgrade progress, this is normal case.
4. In case of upgrade failure, the gimbal might be unfunctionable, please reboot your gimbal and restart App on your phone, and then perform upgrade agian util successful upgrade.
5. If upgrade success, please forget/unpaired the gimbal with your phone in phone settings page, and reconnect again.
I Known
Start updating
add Bluetooth functions, update more compatibility cameras, and etc.
USB Hub update: Repair / update or newly add control cameras/follow focus through
USB cable, repair the bugs about camera control, and etc.(Support for AK4500/AK3000 only )
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191mm
7.Specifications
242mm
141.5mm
427.4mm
263.8mm
43mm
57.4mm
Max. Tilting Range 230°
Max. Rolling Range
360°
Max. Panning Range 360° Tilting Speed 2°/s ~ 75°/s
Panning Speed
3°/s ~ 150°/s
Operation Time 12Hours Weight About 1436g (not including the batteries) Payload
4000g ( In center of gravity balanced state )
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8.Compatible Cameras for Reference
Brand
Canon
Model
Canon 5DMarkIV
Canon 1D X Mark II
Canon5DMarkIII
Can be equipped with a lens
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM+Camera hood
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM+Camera hood
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 L II USM+Camera hood
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM+Camera hood
Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM+Camera hood
Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM+Camera hood
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM+Camera hood*
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 L II USM+Camera hood*
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM+Camera hood*
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM+Camera hood*
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 L II USM+Camera hood
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Canon6DMarkII
Nikon D500
Nikon
NikonD7500
* Tips: The camera needs to be close to the tilting motor.
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 L II USM+Camera hood
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Canon
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM+Camera hood
NikonAF-S 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR
NikonNikkor 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
NikonNikkor 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
NikonAF-S 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR
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Brand
Model
Can be equipped with a lens
Sony E 50mm F1.8
Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 OSS
Sony
Sony α9
Sony α7R2
Sony α6500
Sony α7R3
Sony FE 85mm F1.8
Sony FE 35mm F1.4
sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3
SonyVario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/2.8 ZA SSM
SonyFE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony E 50mm F1.8
Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 OSS
Sony FE 85mm F1.8
Sony FE 35mm F1.4
sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3
Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS
Sony FE 12-24mm f/4.0 G
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