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USING YOUR VERTIGO WITH FX9 / VENICE / BURANO/ FS7MK2
Caveats:
It is certainly possible to damage your equipment through the use of the M1 Advanced Prototype. Proceed cautiously and note our extensive “don’t blame us” terms of use.
Note that ports and buttons on the front face of your camera may not be accessible when the Vertigo is installed and you may need to remove accessories that extend forward of the e-mount port if they conflict with the installation of the Vertigo.
Prior to installing the Vertigo, prepare your camera and attach a 15mm rod baseplate.
Venice and Burano users: You’ll need to remove the FX6 release lever (if installed) prior to mounting the Vertigo to your camera.
Installation:
1: Remove the camera port cap and Vertigo back cap
2: Align the red dot on the Vertigo rear port with the dot on your camera’s e-mount port. Once the turret is seated in the port, close the camera’s locking collar.
If any part of your camera prevents the turret from seating, cap your camera and Vertigo and remove the offending item before proceeding. Do NOT mount lenses or apply any additional weight or force to the Vertigo at this step.
3: Once nicely seated, take a moment to admire the sight of a turret on your camera, then remove the Vertigo and cap the turret and lens ports. Don’t worry. You’re going to attach it again.
4: Loosely attach the Vertigo 15mm rod bracket to the upper left and right holes on the rear of the turret (see photo) using the supplied 1/4-20 bolts.
The bracket should slide freely within the slots. “Smooth and wiggly”.
5: Install the two short 15mm rods into the 15mm rod bracket via their 1/4-20 threads.
6: Ensure the rod locks on your camera’s 15mm rod base are loose.
Align the two Vertigo rods with your Camera’s rod base and gently dock the turret’s rear mount to your Camera’s e-mount. You may have to slide the turret slightly vertically within the rod bracket to gently seat the in the port.
If you are unable to seat the turret into the port it’s very likely that your 15mm base is not properly aligned with the centre of your camera (ie twisted) and you may need to take some time to align and/or shim your camera’s baseplate.
YOU SHOULD NOT NEED TO FORCE THE TURRET INTO THE LENS PORT- it should fit as smoothly as in step 2. If you’re struggling with this step and aligning your baseplate get in touch with us.
7: Using an alley key (long-handled ball-headed is best), tighten the Vertigo rod bracket via the two 1/4-20 bolts. Ensure that the bracket is fastened tight to the back of the turret (not twisted or loose).
8: Tighten the rod locks on your camera’s 15mm rod base. Inspect the Vertigo, 15mm rod bracket and e-mount for any potential fit or safety issues.
9: Remove and inspect the Vertigo and again inspect your camera and Vertigo for any potential fit or safety issues.
10: Re-install Vertigo to check fit. Your turret should now smoothly slide into place like a lens and be well-supported by the rods and the rod base.