Varizoom SNAPCRANE Users Manual

Compact Set-up

Sections used: Front and Pivot sections only
Use Cable 4

Camera capacity: up to 30lbs. in under slung position
Unit weight: 35.75 lbs.
Folded length: 55 inches.
Extended length: 7’ 3” ft.
Distance from tripod to camera: 5 ft 7 inches
Total vertical movement: 8 ft.

Mid Size Set-up

Sections used: Front, weight and Pivot sections only
Use Cable 3

Camera capacity: up to 30lbs. in under slung position
Unit weight: 45.9 lbs.
Folded length: 55 inches.
Extended length: 9ft 3 inches.
Distance from tripod to camera: 6 ft 7 inches
Total vertical movement: 9 ft.

Full Length Set-up

Sections used: Front, weight, middle and Pivot sections
Use Cable 1 and Cable 2

Camera capacity: up to 30lbs. in under slung position
Unit weight: 58.45 lbs.
Folded length: 55 inches.
Extended length: 13 ft. 10 inches
Distance from tripod to camera: 11 ft
Total vertical movement: 12 ft 6 inches.

Extended Length Set-up

Sections used: Front, weight, middle, middle extension and Pivot
sections

Use Cable 1, Ext. Cable 1 and Ext. Cable 2

Camera capacity: up to 30lbs. in under slung position
Unit weight: 74.3 lbs.
Folded length: 55 inches.
Extended length: 18 ft. 4 inches
Distance from tripod to camera: 15 ft 6 inches
Total vertical movement: 16 ft 6 inches.

Use Ext. Cable 1 and Ext. Cable 2

**To Change Cables**

Simply remove the cotter pin and remove pin, then place the
turnbuckle and hardware on the appropriate cable to be used.
Then replace pin and cotter pin.

VZ-SNAPCRANE

Professional Compact

Camera Crane

Instruction Manual

Please read the instruction manual thoroughly
before operating your Crane system for the
first time to avoid injury or damaging the unit.

The durable construction of the snapcrane
makes it an excellent long-term investment, but
its precision design also means that you must
exercise care in the storage, transport, and
operation of the unit to ensure optimal long­term performance. Always remember to use
extreme caution when using an overhead crane.
Avoid power lines and windy conditions.

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Now slide the
weight bar into the
hole at the rear of
the weight section.

Your crane comes equipped with various different
sized cables for use with the different
configurations the Snapcrane can be used in.
*See back cover of manual for more information.

REMEMBER: make sure to Disengage brake knob
When operating the crane

When attaching a motion control head such as the
MC-50 or MC100, use the provided washer when
attaching them to the head of the crane.

Washer

Use the turnbuckles to remove slack from

cables and to level.

Congratulations!

Your snap crane is fully assembled.

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Pan and Tilt Head

in underslung

position