Varizoom QUICKJIBKIT, QUICKJIBKIT-50 Quick Start Guide
Camera
(
platform
Extended QuickJib (w/ MC100)
Leveling Tube
extended)
Telescoping
weight section
Main
Tube
Extension
Pivot tube
Adapter plate
for MC100/50
*** Warning: The dolly is intended for initial setup on
completely flat, smooth, level surfaces – not for free rolling of
the loaded crane. Too many unknown factors could create
instability and potentially lead to collisions and/or toppling–
severe safety hazards
rolling the loaded crane around, especially outdoors.
Camera platform attached to camera
leveling tube at crossbar w/ threaded
rod & leveling knobs
Adapter plate for ZG
head / 100mm heads
. For this reason, We do not recommend
QR pin
Main Tube Extension: Carefully
align tubes/plates/holes and
insert long thumbscrew through
aligned holes, tighten hand
knob thoroughly.
Captive Clamp Joint system with
hand knobs (for extension only)
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QuickJib Kit: QuickStart Guide
The QuickJib is available in two lengths (short version at right). The short
QuickJib is extremely simple to set up. The extended QuickJib requires
the easy addition of two extension tubes. If you don’t have standard
barbell weight plates, now is a good time to go buy some – get a variety.
* Find level ground and fix tripod to dolly by inserting
tripod feet into dolly receivers (pic next page). Extend
feet until snug and flatten spreader.
* Attach pan/tilt base & level tripod. Position tripod /
dolly to desired location w/ 1 leg forward - push
tripod/dolly only at base of legs. Lock dolly brakes.
* Remove QR pins and loosen tilt brake knob.
* Insert pivot section into pan-tilt base from top with
the brake plate aligned to brake clamp. Align pivot
hole and insert large QR pin. Let pivot tube tilt down.
Pan/Tilt Base
* Telescoping weight section: loosen locking hand
knob until tube extends freely. Extend to at least the
QR pins
second slot and tighten hand knob thoroughly. Insert
wei
ht bar and lock position with thumbscrew.
Extended QuickJib: Attach main tube extension and
Tilt Brake Plate
leveling tube extension.
- Main tube (pic next page): position clamping plates
protruding from extension tube to receive pivot tube.
Tilt Brake Knob
Pan Brake Knobs
Leave hand knob loose so plates freely accept pivot
tube. Carefully align tubes/plates/holes and insert
long thumbscrew through aligned holes, tighten hand
knob thoroughly.
- Leveling tube: slide two interlocking sections together
and secure with su
lied thumbscrew.
Camera leveling
- Camera platform: remove QR pin, align pivot holes
tube extension
on platform with jib end block, reinsert pin.
- Attach leveling tube to pan/tilt base w/ QR pin
- Attach leveling tube to camera platform (pic next
page): insert threaded rod through crossbar at top of
latform w/ 1 leveling knob behind crossbar, 1 in front.
- DOUBLE CHECK THAT ALL JOINTS ARE
SECURE AND DOLLY / TRIPOD IS LEVEL AND
SECURE!
- Attach your remote or manual head, level the camera
platform, balance the camera, and run your cables.
- Add weights and camera/head controls to the weight
bar. When counter-weighting, compromise between
weight section length and amount of weight used. You
should be able to boom up and down with ease.
- EXERCISE CAUTION TO AVOID COLLISIONS
WITH PEOPLE, OBJECTS, & POWER LINES.
DON’T OPERATE IN WINDY CONDITIONS!
Telescoping weight
section extending
from pivot tube w/
locking hand knob
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