Feiyutech AK4500 User Manual
3-AxisStabilizedHandheldGimbalforCamera
Instructions
EN V1.1
Catalogue
1.4500Overview |
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2.StarttoUse |
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2.1PositioningLock |
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2.2BatteryCharging |
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2.3BatteryInstallation |
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2.4HandleInstallation |
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2.5VersatileArmInstallation |
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2.6.CameraInstallation |
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2.7GimbalBalance |
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2.8Poweron/o |
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3.DownloadandconnectApp |
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4.Function&Operation |
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4.1Function/ModesIntroduction |
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4.2ButtonOperationIntroduction |
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4.3USBPorts |
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4.4TouchScreen |
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4.5ModesSetting |
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4.6Auto-rotationMode |
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4.7GimbalInitialization |
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4.8ManualLock |
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4.9FirmwareUpgrade |
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5.HowtoconnectCamerawithWi-Fi |
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6.AccessoriesIntroduction |
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6.1BasicAccessories |
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6.2StandardAccessories |
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7.Specifications |
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CompatibleCamerasforReference |
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AK4500 is a professional 3-axis gimbal specially designed by Feiyutech for DSLR and mirrorless cameras, which is compatible with most pupular cameras in the market. It is designed with detachable versatile arm handle, supporting single hand and low angle shooting,andcanbemountedontripodandotheraccessories.
AK4500 is designed with function buttons and LCD touch screen, which can switch the gimbal working mode, control the rotation and parameters setting with one hand. The camera shutter cable as equipped can be used to directly control the photography, video recordingandfollowfocusongimbal.
Suggestion
AK4500includesbelowinformation,pleasereadtheinformationbeforeusingthe gimbal.
1.Quickstartguide
2.Onlineinstruction
3.Tutorial
ThetutorialvideoscanbewatchedatFeiyuTecho cialwebsite http://www.feiyu-tech.com/play/
orscantheQRcodeattherightside.
Download Feiyu ON App
PleasedownloadFeiyuONatyoursmartphoneAppStoreorscantheQRcodeasbelow.
*Systemrequirement:iOS9.0orabove,Android6.0orabove
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1. 4500 Overview
*Thisproductdoesnotincludethecamera.
Anti-drop |
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quickrelease |
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Slidingarm |
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Crossarm |
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lockscrew |
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lockscrew |
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Fixedplate |
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Anti-column |
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Verticalarm |
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lockscrew |
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frame |
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Rollaxis |
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Function |
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safetylock |
positioninglock |
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Panaxis |
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Verticalarm |
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Touch screen |
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Powerbutton |
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Panaxis |
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Modebutton |
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Recordingbutton |
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Capturing |
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knob |
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Handle |
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Joystick |
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Accessories
MicroUSBCable |
PanasonicLumix |
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ShutterCable |
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18650Li-ionBattery |
VersatileArm |
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Standard Kit Additional Accessories
ExtensionRod
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CameraControlCable
USB2.0toMicro |
USB3.0toMicro3.0 |
USB2.0toMini |
USB2.0toTypeC |
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Tripod |
Charger |
MultifunctionalBracket |
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AKSeriesBrushless |
Hyperlink |
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2. Start to Use
! TIPS
(1)Pleaseinstallthecamerabeforepoweronthegimbal.
(2)Whenthebatteryislow,pleasechargethebattery.
(3)Whennotinuse,turno thegimbalandthenremovethebatteries.
2.1 Positioning Lock
Eachofthethreerotatingaxishasonepositioninglockforconvenientlockto balanceandstorage.Besuretounlockthembeforeusingthegimbal.
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StoredLockstatus |
2.2 Battery Charging
Chargethebatterieswithcharger.
*Pleasefullychargethebatteriesbeforepoweronthegimbalforthefirsttime.
MicroUSB
Cable
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5V/3A
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2.3 Battery Installation
Removethetailcap,openthebatteriescover,andinstallthebatteriescorrectly.
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18650Li-ionBatteryx4
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!Pleaseproperlycheckthe cathodeandanodeof baterybeforeputthebattery on,thegibmalcan'tbe turnedonwithwrong batterymounted.
2.4 Handle Installation
Alignthehandlepositioningscrewwiththecorrespondingpositioningholes underthepanaxismachineandthentightenthefixingring.
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Wheninstallingorremovinghandle,pleasekeepgimbalinverticalposition.
Donotmoveleftorright,topreventthestylusfromdamage.
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2.5Versatile Arm Installation
(1)Installversatilearmaspictureshown,tightenthescrewsatleftandrightside afteraligningit'sthreadholewithGimbalhandle'sone.
(2)TightenHyperlinkremotecontrol(comeswithstandardversionofAK4500)to theversatilearmtail.Oryoucanalsotightentripodatit'staildirectlyforan option.
Use longer screw to fix the bottom of the remote handle when mounting remote control or other accessories with 1/4 inch threaded hole .
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Accessories needed:
VersatileArm |
FixedScrew |
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Afterinstallation,youcanuse versatilearmforlowangleshots.
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2.6 Camera Installation
!Makesurethebatteryandmemorycardareloadedbeforeinstallation.
(1) Installthequickreleaseplatetothefixedplate andtakeoutthesecondaryquickreleaseplate.
Secondaryquick releaseplate
(2)Tightenthesecondaryquickreleaseplatetothe bottomofthecamera.
! Pleasefollowthedirectionoftheicon
onthebackofthesecondarytomountthecamera.
(3)Insertthesecondaryquickreleaseplatetiltlyandpressdown.Thesecondary quickreleaseplatesafetylockautomaticallylocksandbefirmlytighten.
Insertthesecondary quickrelease plate
(4)Installthelenssupportframetoholdthelensfirmly.
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2.7 Gimbal Balance
Foridealsmoothfootage,balancethegimbalisnecessary,andthegimbalwith perfectbalancehaslongerbatterygiveslongerbatterylife.
Beforebalancethegimbal,lockthegimbalwith3axispositioninglockatfirst, unlockeachaxispositioninglockinstagesduringthebalanceprocess.
! TIPS
(1)Beforebalancethegimbal,thelenscovershouldberemovedfromthecameraand thememorycardneedstobeinsertedtothecameratocompletealltheconnectionsto ensurethatthecameraisreadyforshooting.
(2)Duringbalancethegimbal,makesurethecameraispowero andthegimbalisturnedo .
(3)Ifaddaccessoriesafterthebalanceiscompleted,needtore-balance.
2.7.1 Balance Adjustment of the Tilting Axis |
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(1) a.Unlockthetiltaxispositioninglock |
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2.7.2 Balance Adjustment of the Rolling Axis
a.Tightenthetiltaxispositioninglock |
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2.7.3 Balance Adjustment of the Panning Axis
a.Tightenthepanaxispositioninglock |
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2.8 Power on / o
! Beforepoweronthegimbal,pleaseunlockalltheaxispositioninglock.
Longpressthepowerbutton,releaseitwhenthedisplayshow 
Power
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3. Download and connect App
Download and Install Feiyu ON App
PleasedownloadFeiyuONatyoursmartphone appstoreorscantheQRcodebelow.
*RequiresiOS9.0orlater,Android6.0orlater.
Photo/Video
Objecttracking
Slowmotion
FeiyuON
Timer |
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Facelocking |
Lighttracking |
Ultra-wideangle |
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Filter |
Beauty |
Overlapping |
images |
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Videoediting |
Landscapeand |
Firmware |
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portraitswitching |
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Connect Feiyu ON App
1 Poweronthegimbal.
2 Onsmartphone,enablebluetoothandopenFeiyuONApp.Loginorregister,followinstruction andconnecttothegimbal.
Oncetheconnectionissuccessful,thegimbalcanbecontrolledontheApp,includingremote direction,switchingmode,settingparametersandetc.
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