Manfrotto MVG220FF, MVG220 User's Guide

INSTRUCTIONS MVG220 & MVG220FF

Catalogue

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

2. Start to use ................................................................... 5

2.1 Charging .....................................................................................5

2.2 Position Lock .............................................................................. 6

2.3 Camera Installation ..................................................................... 7

2.4 Gimbal Balancing .......................................................................8

2.5 Power ON/OFF ......................................................................... 10

3. Function operation ..................................................... 10

3.1 Mode/Function Introduction .....................................................10

3.2 Button Operation ...................................................................... 12

3.3 USB Port ..................................................................................15

3.4 Touch Screen ............................................................................16

3.5 Modes Setting ..........................................................................18

3.6 Motion-timelapse Mode ...........................................................20

3.7 Initialization .............................................................................. 23

3.8 Manual Lock ............................................................................. 24

4. Manfrotto Gimbal App ................................................ 24

4.1 Download Manfrotto Gimbal App .............................................24

4.2 App Connecting .......................................................................25

4.3 Firmware Upgrade ....................................................................26

5. Accessories ................................................................ 27

5.1 Tripod .......................................................................................27

5.2 Versatile Arm ...........................................................................27

5.3 Follow Focus (only on model MVG220FF) ................................ 28

Disclaimer ....................................................................... 28

Introduction

MVG220 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.

MVG220 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.

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1. Product Overview

Lens Holder

Pan Axis Position Lock

Trigger Button

Press & hold: Follow mode Double tap: Reset Triple tap: Selfie mode (Pan axis turn 180° to shoot)

Thumb Screw

Sliding Arm

Sliding Arm Lock Screw

* Please download the detailed manual for the specific compatible camera and lens. This product does not include the camera.

Max. Tilting Range 230° Theoretical Battery Life 14h (well-balanced)

Max. Rolling Range 360° Weight About 1100g

Max. Panning Range 360° Payload Capability 2200g (well-balanced)

Tilt Follow Speed 2°/s ~ 75°/s Compatible Cameras* Canon, SONY, Panasonic and others.

Pan Follow Speed 3°/s ~ 150°/s

Specifications

Overview

Professional 3-axis gimbal designed for DSLR and mirrorless cameras, designed with function buttons and LCD touch screen.

Touch Screen

Camera Connection

Bluetooth

Multifunction Knob Control

Battery Level

Arca Quick Release Plate

Quick Release Plate

Fixed Plate

1/4 inch Thread Hole

Tilt Axis Position Lock

All Lock Mode Pan Mode

Follow Mode

All Follow Mode

Joystick

Mode Button

Single tap: Switch between pan mode & lock mode Double tap: Follow mode Triple tap: All Follow mode

Shutter Button

Press Halfway: Focus Single tap: Photo shooting/video recording Long press for 5 seconds: Auto-burst shot (Press again to quit)

Vertical Arm Lock Screw

Power Button

① Long press: Power on/off ② Control the touch screen:

Single tap: Lock/unlock screen/ return to homepage

③ Double tap: Standby mode

Single tap at standby mode: To wake up the gimbal

Function Button

Single tap: Switch between Video/Photo mode

1/4 inch Thread Hole 3/8 inch Thread Hole

Tilt Axis

Cross Arm

Safety Lock for Arca Quick Release Plate

Sliding Arm

Sliding Arm Lock Screw

Lens Holder

Thumb Screw

Pan Axis Position Lock

Trigger Button

Press & hold: Follow mode Double tap: Reset Triple tap: Selfie mode (Pan axis turn 180° to shoot)

Quick Release Plate Safety Lock

Pan Axis

Multifunction Knob

Handle (Built in Battery)

Cross Arm Lock Screw

Roll Axis

Roll Axis Position Lock

Vertical Arm

Specifications

Max. Tilting Range 230° Theoretical Battery Life 14h (well-balanced)

Max. Rolling Range 360° Weight About 1100g

Max. Panning Range 360° Payload Capability 2200g (well-balanced)

Tilt Follow Speed 2°/s ~ 75°/s Compatible Cameras* Canon, SONY, Panasonic and others.

Pan Follow Speed 3°/s ~ 150°/s

This product does not include the camera.

Standard kit accessories

USB 2.0 to Micro

USB 2.0 to Type C

Anti-slip Metal Tripod

USB 3.0 to Micro 3.0

Type C to Multi

Versatile Arm

USB 2.0 to Mini

DC 2.5mm (Panasonic

Shutter Cable) x1

Pro kit accessories

Professional kit (code MVG220FF) includes all the accessories provided within the standard kit detailed above, plus the additional items listed here:

Follow Focus (FF)

2. Start to use

Please read the detailed manual before you begin.

⚠

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 off the Gimbal.

4) For quick start, utilising MVG220 basic features follow the steps below.

2.1 Charging

Please fully charge the battery before power on the Gimbal for the first time.

⚠

Open the USB rubber cover. Connect the USB 2.0 to Type-C cable to charge. Quick charge is available.

USB 2.0 to Type-C

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.

Balanced lock statusStored lock status

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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 ﬁxed plate ②, lock it. Loosen

the ARCA quick release plate safety lock ③, take out 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 2: Mount camera on ARCA quick release plate ④ .

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

2.4 Gimbal Balancing

TIPS

1) Before balancing the Gimbal, please lock the Gimbal at the balanced lock status.

2) 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.

3) When balancing the Gimbal, make sure the camera and Gimbal are all powered off.

4) 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.

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