Clipper 312/324 Manual - Tiffen

Table of Contents
Overview 4
The Clipper Sled 6
The Stage 8
The Tilt Head 10
Smart Motorized Stage 12
Posts and Clamps 16
Monitor Mount 17
The Gimbal 18
Centering the gimbal 19
Base connectors 21
Switch Matrix 22
Frameline Generator 24
Artificial Horizon 26
PowerCube batteries 28
Supplied Accessories 30
Recommended accessories 31
Cases and Packing 31
Basic Set Up
Attaching the Camera 32
Static Balancing 34
The LX Vest 36
Fitting the Vest 37
The G-50 Arm 38
Setting your threads 39
Ride and Lift 40
Goofy-foot 42
Arm Posts 43
Advanced Techniques
Dynamic Balancing 44
Inertial Control 46
Low Mode 48
Long Mode 52
Lens Height 54
Tilt Head 58
Stiffening System 60
Monitors 62
7” Composite Monitor 63
UltraBrite 2 Monitor 64
Tally, FLG, Horizon Features 66
Operating Tips & Warranty 67
On Screen Display Functions 68
Connectors, Pin-Outs & Jumpers 71
Termination Jumper Settings 74
Specifications & Accessories 75
Appendix 76
This manual is primarily written to inform experienced Steadicam operators about specific features of the
Clipper 324 and 312 systems. While there is some basic information in this manual to get a novice started, we
strongly urge anyone with limited Steadicam experience to take one of our three or six day workshops. For
more information on professional workshops worldwide, contact The Tiffen Company at www.tiffen.com.
STEADICAM, G-50, Clipper, Clipper 324, Clipper 312, UltraBrite, Ultra 2 are registered trademarks of the
Tiffen company.
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