Mounting a camera on the gimbal GBL-PX1

  1. Remove the shoulder strap attachment () from the camera.

  2. Remove the L-Bracket () from the gimbal.

    Loosen the lever (), and move the L-Bracket forward to remove it while pressing the release button () at the bottom.

  3. Loosen the camera fixing screw (), and temporarily attach the tripod screw () on the L-Bracket to the tripod socket () on the bottom of the camera.

    Make sure there is a gap of about 1 mm between the L-Bracket and the bottom of the camera.

  4. Pass the camera fixing screw () through the hook for the shoulder strap () on the camera and secure it.

  5. Adjust the mounting angle so that the L-Bracket () and the camera are oriented parallel.

    Proper mounting angle (left: view from bottom of camera/right: view from left side of camera)

    (a) Parallel

    Improper mounting angle (left: view from bottom of camera/right: view from left side of camera)

    (b) Not parallel
  6. Fix the camera and L-Bracket so that they are at the mounting angle shown in step 5, and then fully tighten the tripod screw using a coin, etc.

  7. Place the camera in the gimbal.

    Unlock the lever () and place the camera in the gimbal from the front.

  8. Secure the camera in the gimbal.

    Lock the lever ().

Note

  • Be careful not to get your fingers caught when operating the lever.
  • Store the shoulder strap attachment securely so as not to lose it.
  • Before flights, make sure the camera is firmly secured to the L-Bracket with the tripod screw and camera fixing screw.
  • When removing the camera from the L-Bracket, perform the reverse procedure.