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BackPackerX

CCBPX v4

Installation Guide

2020

Step 1 - Release Weight Bar

Carefully unpack the BackPacker. Do not lift, push, pull, or carry by

the wire. Loosen the bottom Weight Bar Knob, thus allowing the Weight

Bar to be gently pulled from the chassis. Slide the bar out of the

chassis until it stops. Retighten the Knob back down securing the

camera bar and the weight bar into the chassis at it’s longest

length.

Step 2 - Mount your release plate to Tripod Bracket

The BackPacker’s tripod bracket has a number of bolt holes for

connecting to your tripod’s release plate. Whenever possible, use the

thickest available bolts. Remove the release plate from the tripod

head, secure two screws from the release plate through the plate and

onto the Tripod Bracket. (Release plates are NOT included. You must

use the release plate that came with your tripod, or purchase an

optional plate. Most tripods have their own, unique plate. We do

sell a version compatible with Manfrotto 501 and Benro KH25.)

Step 3 - Mount on Tripod

Make sure your tripod is going to be able to hold the weight of the

camera, crane, weights and other devices you will have mounted.

Slide the release plate now connected to the crane into the tripod

head. Tighten the release plate tightening knob that secures the

plate into the tripod head. Make sure the plate is held in securely,

so the crane will not slip out. Test by tilting the head all the way

forward and back.

Step 4 - Mount Camera

Remove thumb screw from Camera Mount Bracket. Save the washers and

the wingnut for later. Insert thumb screw into camera’s tripod mount

hole with one of the washers, just a little so that there is space

between the washer and the camera. Slide camera into the camera

bracket. Carefully tighten thumb screw so camera will not move on

bracket. Set this end of the crane on a nearby chair or table.

Step 5 - Mount Weights (Approx: 1.5-2.5x camera weight)

Add some weights to the Weight bolt, until the camera just raises up

off the table. Use the washer and nut to hold weights safely. Run the

star knob against weight to lock it on. You can adjust the length of

the weight bar, by loosening the Weight Bar Wing Nut, and sliding the

weight bar forward and back until you get the unit balanced.

Step 6 – Install optional cables for remote and monitoring

If using wired remote control and/or external video, you should add

your optional remote control extension and video extension output

cables at this time. Use tape or tie wraps to secure the cable to

the Camera Bar and Chassis and connect to controller and or video

monitor. Avoid loose cables. Make sure the cable is free from wire

cable and pulley, and does not prevent free boom, sweep and tilt

motion. SteadyTracker Company offers a variety of extension cables

for your remote control and for your video and audio monitoring.

Adding the Extension

Step 1 Remove the camera bracket

Remove the Rubber End Cap from the chassis you have now. With two 14mm

wrenches or sockets, loosen the lock nut and remove the bolt that secures the

camera bracket. Remove the insert . Keep all those parts together. (each bearing

is sandwiched between two stainless steel washers).

Step 2 Add the extension

Remove the thumb screws (b2) from the extension and then slide extension into

ends of BackPacker . Replace the Thumb screws. Do not over-tighten.

Line up the insert you removed from the chassis and put into the end of the

extension, so the bolt will go back through the insert. You may have to push it in

there. This is there to keep us from tightening the bolt and warping the

aluminum.

Now reinstall the camera bracket exactly as you removed it. (bolt through pulley

first, then washer bearing washer, extension with insert, washer bearing washer,

Locknut. Tighten until just tight, then loosen about 1/8. Can not be too tight, and

you do not want it too loose.

Step 2 Attach Pulley Cable

Attach pulley cable (a2) around pulleys. When tightening the cable. Open the

turnbuckles most of the way. Do not let them come apart. When the cable is on

the pulley, tighten the cable at the wire clamp first, then use the turnbuckle to do

micro adjustment.

To loosen, tighten or reposition the wire clamp, Loosen the thumb screw, pull the

wire loop end of the cable, then retighten the Thumb Screw. Always keep the

cable terminator against the clamping cylinder. This allows you to easily adjust the

loop of the cable without concerning yourself with the end of the cable.

Now you can turn the turnbuckle to tighten the cable for your requirements. You

want the cables as tight as a guitar string, just taut and straight. This allows for

very smooth tilts.

Using the BackPacker

Still shooting - Photos

For shooting still photos, we highly recommend a remote monitor and shutter

controller for your camera. Most dealers also offer remote controls for focus

and shutter release. We offer a 6 or 12 foot extension cable for those

purchasing wired remote controls. An optional monitor is an excellent method

for remote framing of your stills before releasing the shutter. Without the

remote, you will have to press your shutter button manually, which may be a

challenge when the camera is at the high end of the crane’s arc, plus it will

cause the crane to move. Either way, Change from viewfinder to Live View so you

can see the image either on your camera’s LCD or on the optional external

monitor. Once the desired framing is set, simply press the shutter release on

the remote control to expose.

Shooting video

There are three basic moves of the BackPacker when shooting video

with your camera. These moves done in combination will meet

virtually any shooting requirement. The moves are Boom, Swing and

Tilt. A boom is when you change the elevation of the camera.

This is done to offer shots that show vertical up and down

movement. A swing, which happens when you move the crane left to

right or right to left, is done to show a panoramic landscape or

following talent as they move by the crane. Finally a tilt is

done to tilt the camera relative to the boom.

Booming

To boom the crane, stand behind or to the side and simply lift the weight bar to lower the camera.

Lower the weight bar to increase the height of the camera. If your tripod’s tilt is locked or you hold

the tilt handle stationary while booming, the camera will remain framed on the subject depending on

how far away from the focal point the camera is. To keep exactly framed, hold the tilt handle and

make minor adjustments as you are booming the crane. This move will allow you to show talent from

various height perspectives. With the tilt free, so that the camera tilts with the boom, you can boom the

crane while camera moves with the boom.

Boom from high to low. Station the crane so that the camera is in a

high position.

Slowly raise the weight bar as you hold the tilt

handle stationary. This will allow you to keep

the talent in frame.

Boom from low to high. Station the crane so that the camera is in a low

position.

Slowly lower the weight bar as you hold the tilt

handle stationary. This will allow you to keep

the talent in frame.

Showing high to low Loosen drag on tilt to least drag, so that it

tilts with the boom movement. Raise weight bar

slowly, allowing you to see talent head to toe.

Showing low to high Loosen drag on tilt to least drag, so that it

tilts with the boom movement. Lower weight bar

slowly, allowing you to see talent toe to head.

Boom with low perspective Station the crane so that the camera is in a

low position

Showing how big Position camera very close to talents legs, Tilt

camera, pointing up lower the weight bar slowly,

keeping camera tilted up

Boom High to Low Station the crane so that the camera is in a high

position.

See a coin, pick it up Set camera angle for almost straight ahead,

Tilt camera down framing coin in center of

Camera. Slowly raise the weight bar, keeping

the coin in center of the frame

Swinging

A Swing move is used to get a Panoramic shot, ideal for

an opening or title sequence. Also used to follow talent

as they go by. Swinging the BackPacker is very simple.

Loosen the Panning drag on your tripod, and then simply

move the weight bar left to right, or right to left.

Panoramic Swing Station Crane so that the arms are parallel to the ground

Swing right to left (or left to right). Initially point

camera all the way to end of the image

Dogs point of view Boom the camera low. Tilt camera up. Now perform swing move

Periscope Boom the camera high. Tilt camera down, slowly swing crane

NOTE: Be careful of hitting the tripod with the weights or end of crane.

Slider Move Set camera out of frame to the left or right of the subject.

Lock tripod head tilt, loosen pan.

Very slowly swing the crane bringing subject into frame and

then continue until subject drops back out of frame. Slow and

steady. Practice this shot shooting names on signs.

Tilting: Dynamic Tilting

Tilting the camera relative to the Boom offers

some interesting shots. Usually used in

combination with other moves, Tilting can also

be used on its own. Loosen the tilt drag on

your tripod head. To tilt the camera, hold the

weight bar in one hand and tilt the Pan/tilt

handle on the tripod with the other hand. This

allows you to change the tilt without changing

the boom.

Shoot from above Station the crane so that the

arms are parallel to the ground. While

holding the weight bar, push the pan/tilt

handle up, this will tilt the camera down.

This move allows you to shoot something like a

face, then Slowly tilt down, showing the rest

of the body

Tilt up from below Station the crane so that the camera is low to ground

pointing forward. While holding the weight bar, push the

pan/tilt handle down. This will tilt the camera up. This

move allows you to shoot something like a shoe, then slowly

tilt up, showing the rest of the body. Ideal for showing how

big something is, like a tree.

Tilting straight down Position crane about 45 degree angle. Point camera down.

This allows you to get shots from above. For example, looking

in the moon roof of a car. Showing food or products from

above shooting straight down. This is one of the best

methods to get the top down shot of a wedding cake.

Tilting: Static Tilting Used to keep camera pointed at the subject (or in

any angle), while booming the crane. Lock down the Tilt Drag

control by tightening down the tilt drag control of the Tripod.

Now Boom. While the drag is locked down, the camera will stay

pointed in the same direction, throughout the arc of the Boom.

Practice makes perfect. Use a combination of these moves to create beautiful

cinematic content of your own. Watch cool movies and TV shows to see how some

of the experts do these moves and then adjust to your liking.

Have fun – and be creative.

The SteadyTracker Company

Orange County, California

www.CobraCrane.com

The SteadyTracker is shipped from the factory in the most appropriate packaging available.

Please inspect the contents of the package and make sure to call or email us directly if there

is any shipping damage or missing components. We can be reached at 949-322-4226 or in Pacific Rim

at (63) 915-790-6518. Our email is [email protected]. Please store all original

containers. The SteadyTracker Company will not take responsibility for any products shipped to

us without original shipping material. Please make sure to keep the packaging safe for future

use.

The Conditions of The Warranty are as Follows:

The SteadyTracker Company reserves the right to determine if a repair is subject to the warranty

agreement. Damage caused by products being dropped or mishandled is not covered by the warranty.

Suitable packaging may be purchased from The SteadyTracker Company at a nominal cost. All

products are to be shipped prepaid to The SteadyTracker Company. For insurance reasons, The

SteadyTracker Company cannot accept any product that is returned via the U.S. Postal Service.

Returns will be accepted from UPS, Federal Express, or a comparable freight carrier. The

SteadyTracker Company will return the repaired product via a like carrier, in the continental

United States, only if the product is under warranty and subsequently found to be faulty. Out-

of-warranty repaired products are shipped at the customer’s expense. Turnaround time for

warranty repairs will not exceed 4 days (not including shipping time), unless extraordinary

fault conditions exist. For our international customers, please coordinate with your dealer for

repairs.

Limited Warranty:

Labor and defects are covered for one (1) year from the original date of purchase. Only the

original purchaser of the product is covered under this warranty. The warranty is not

transferable. If you discover a defect, please refer to our Return Merchandise Authority Policy.

The Warranty covers all SteadyTracker hardware defective in materials or workmanship. During

this warranty period, The SteadyTracker Company, at its option, will repair or replace product

or product components, which in its opinion prove defective. Parts and components used in the

repair process may be recycled or repaired, at The SteadyTracker Company’s discretion. This

warranty service will be performed at no charge to the registered owner, provided the product is

shipped prepaid to The SteadyTracker Company in the original packaging. The SteadyTracker

Company reserves the right to determine whether a needed repair is subject to the warranty as

per its provisions stated herein. Transit damage caused by inadequate packing invalidates this

warranty. This warranty will be void if, in the opinion of The SteadyTracker Company, the

product in question has been damaged through accident, misuse, misapplication, or as a result of

service or modification performed not authorized in writing by The SteadyTracker Company.

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR THE

CONSUMER.THE STEADYTRACKER COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT.

EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY

OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS

WARRANTY.

Return Merchandise Authorization Policy:

Damaged or defective SteadyTracker Company products that are purchased from The SteadyTracker

Company or it’s authorized dealers may be returned for replacement only. The SteadyTracker

Company will not accept returns for any other reason. All eligible returns require a Return

Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. EMAIL [email protected], +63 32 236-7284 to obtain an

RMA number. Items must be returned within 10 days of receiving your RMA number. Returned product

must be in its original packaging with all contents included and must have the RMA number

clearly marked on the outside of the package. Incomplete or unauthorized returns will be

refused. RMA numbers and the address to return product may be obtained from The SteadyTracker

Company by emailing [email protected]

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