St. Olaf Equipment Tutorials

Features

• Compatible with DSLR Cameras and Camcorders
• Adjustable shoulder pad and dual-rubber handles
• Helps reduce camera shake
• Useful for documentary and event coverage, fast-paced shooting environments, and handheld videography

Mounting a Camera

1. Locate the Manfrotto Quick Release plate on the shoulder mount and loosen the locking screw by twisting it to the left
2. Once the locking screw is loosened, press the button on the opposite side of the locking screw and slide the Quick Release plate out
3. Align the screw on the Quick Release plate to the screw hole on the bottom of your camera/camcorder
4. Screw it in tight enough that the camera/camcorder is secure but don't overtighten
5. Once the camera is attached to the Quick Release plate, slide it back onto the shoulder mount and retighten the locking screw
6. Make sure the camera/camcorder is secure and doesn't wiggle or move

Adjusting the Camvate Shoulder Mount

• Front Handles
  • Loosen the locking screw on top of the handle you want to adjust, then adjust as desired making sure to retighten the locking screws 
  • You can adjust the width of the handles as well as their angle
• Shoulder Pad
  • Loosen the locking screws on both sides of the shoulder pad and adjust as desired making sure to retighten the locking screws 
• Horizontal Plane
  • Loosen the lower locking screws on both sides of the Quick Release plate and adjust as desired making sure to retighten the locking screws