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M I C R O C R A N E

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James Smith Owner/Designer

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DSLR-DEVICES’ AIM IS TO FULFIL THE INCREASING DEMANDS PLACED UPON THE EVER-MOBILE DSLR VIDEOGRAPHER, WHILST ALSO BRIDGING A GAP BETWEEN BIG BUDGET AND AMATEUR PRODUCTIONS. STRAIGHT OUT OF SOUTH LONDON, THIS IS THE

WORLD’S MOST PORTABLE AND FULLY COLLAPSIBLE CAMERA CRANE.

FORFOR PROFESSIONALS, PLEASING EXPECTANT CLIENTS WHILE BUDGETS EDGE EVER LOWER IS NOT EASY. MANOEUVRABILITY, IMMEDIATE SET UPS AND DIVERSE SHOTS ARE INCREASINGLY IMPORTANT IN DELIVERING FRESH, QUALITY CONTENT. AT THE SAME TIME, THE BOOM IN HOME AND STUDENT DSLR SHOOTERS OVER RECENT YEARS HAS SEEN A SURGE IN INNOVATIVE AMATEUR FOOTAGE FLOOD THE INTERNET; YET WITHOUT THE

ABILITY TO BUY, OR HIRE IN, GRIP EQUIPMENT THE GLASS CEILING IS FIRMLY IN PLACE.

DSLRDSLR DEVICES’ ORIGINAL HAND BUILT MICRO CONPACT CRANE NOW ALLOWS SHOTS TO GO UNCOMPROMISED, PROVIDING DYNAMIC MOVEMENT, WHICH UNTIL NOW, WAS ONLY

ACHIEVABLE WITH HEAVY JIB CRANES AND LARGE PRODUCTION BUDGETS.

STILLSTILL UNDER A YEAR OLD, DSLR DEVICES ARE VERY MUCH IN OUR FLEDGLING STAGES. THE GEOMETRY OF THE CRANE HAS BEEN DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY TO BE COMPACT YET OFFER A VERY RESPECTABLE RANGE OF HEIGHT. WE ARE PROUD THAT EVERY CRANE IS INDIVIDUALLY HAND BUILT WITH NO ATTENTION TO DETAIL SPARED IN DESIGNING EVERY ASPECT; FROM THE HIGH QUALITY STAINLESS STEEL BOLTS, TO THE LOW FRICTION BRASS BEARINGS AND THE TAILORED PACKAGING. THE SUPPORT WE HAVE RECEIVED FROM PROFESSIONALSPROFESSIONALS AND AMATEURS ALIKE, SO FAIR, HAS BEEN OVERWHELMING AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO CONTINUING TO BRING FREEDOM TO TODAY’S CREATIVE FILMMAKERS

AROUND THE WORLD.

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lightweight and portable,makes this a very user friendly solution.

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PLEASE READ BEFORE OPERATING DSLR DEVICES EQUIPMENT HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINESCaution is advised when operating all DSLR Devices equipment. Take care at all times and be aware that when using counter weights sudden changes in centre of balance will occur. Be warned that fingers may get trapped, improperly attached cameras may fall, crane arms may swing unexpectedly, etc, if the equipment is not handled properly, with care and this warning is not duly heeded. DSLR Devices accepts no responsibility for damages to any person (operator or other) or camera equipment. All products are made in very small batches so quality controlcontrol is closely checked. All items have been tested to perform only between stated specs and weights.

INSTRUCTIONS1 SEPARATE into two sections.

2 FLIP rear section.

3 EXTEND tubes (same length).

4 CONNECT SECTIONS (make sure all clicked into place correctly).

5 MOUNT using 5mm bolts or 10mm bolt (depending on wedge plate).

6 BRAKE SYSTEM6 BRAKE SYSTEM - see pictures 6.

7 CRANE > TRIPOD mount to tripod head.

8 QUICK RELEASE > CRANE attach using 3/8” bolt.

9 BALANCE add weights as required, adjust position, fasten with weight clamps.

10 CAMERA > CRANE ready to use...

H A R D W A R E

(Additional equipment required to complete crane set up: Weights, Tripod and a Quick Release plate.)

LongShort3/8”10mm5mm

- WEIGHT CLAMPS -- BRAKE SYSTEM - - MOUNTING BOLTS -

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The addition of a monitor allows you to see what’s going on, at all heights.

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