Manfrotto MVG220 User manual

MVG220 & MVG220FF

INSTRUCTIONS

Catalogue

1. Product Overview......................................................... 2

2. Start to use................................................................... 5

2.1 Charging .....................................................................................5

2.2 Position Lock..............................................................................6

2.3 Camera Installation.....................................................................7

2.4 Gimbal Balancing .......................................................................8

2.5 Power ON/OFF.........................................................................10

3. Function operation ..................................................... 10

3.1 Mode/Function Introduction.....................................................10

3.2 Button Operation......................................................................12

3.3 USB Port ..................................................................................15

3.4 Touch Screen............................................................................16

3.5 Modes Setting ..........................................................................18

3.6 Motion-timelapse Mode ...........................................................20

3.7 Initialization ..............................................................................23

3.8 Manual Lock.............................................................................24

4. Manfrotto Gimbal App................................................ 24

4.1 Download Manfrotto Gimbal App.............................................24

4.2 App Connecting .......................................................................25

4.3 Firmware Upgrade....................................................................26

5. Accessories ................................................................ 27

5.1 Tripod .......................................................................................27

5.2 Versatile Arm ...........................................................................27

5.3 Follow Focus (only on model MVG220FF)................................28

Disclaimer....................................................................... 28

Introduction

MVG220 is a professional 3-axis stabilized handheld Gimbal for DSLR and mir-

rorless camera. It is compatible with popular DSLR and mirrorless cameras on

the market. Its detachable versatile arm handle, makes it available to be support-

ing by single hand and low angle shooting, and is allowed to mounted on tripod

and other adaptor.

MVG220 is designed with function button and LCD touch screen, which can

switch the Gimbal working mode, control the rotation and the parameters setting

by one hand. The camera shutter cable is equipped for controlling the photogra-

phy, video recording and focus following directly at handle.

Download Manfrotto Gimbal App.

1. Product Overview

Camera Connection

All Lock Mode

Touch Screen Quick Release Plate

Arca Quick

Release Plate

Fixed Plate

1/4 inch Thread Hole

Tilt Axis

Position Lock

Safety Lock for Arca

Quick Release Plate

Joystick

Mode Button

Single tap: Switch between

pan mode & lock mode

Double tap: Follow mode

Triple tap: All Follow mode

Shutter Button

Press Halfway: Focus

Single tap:

Photo shooting/video recording

Long press for 5 seconds:

Auto-burst shot

(Press again to quit)

Vertical Arm Lock Screw

Power Button

①Long press: Power on/off

②Control the touch screen:

Single tap: Lock/unlock screen/

return to homepage

③Double tap: Standby mode

Single tap at standby mode:

To wake up the gimbal

Function Button

Single tap: Switch between

Video/Photo mode

1/4 inch Thread Hole

3/8 inch Thread Hole

Pan Axis

Quick Release Plate Safety Lock

Lens Holder

Pan Axis Position Lock

Trigger Button

Press & hold: Follow mode

Double tap: Reset

Triple tap: Selfie mode

(Pan axis turn 180° to shoot)

Cross Arm

Handle (Built in Battery)

Multifunction Knob

Vertical Arm

Roll Axis

Roll Axis Position Lock

Cross Arm Lock

Screw

Thumb Screw

Sliding Arm

Lock Screw

* Please download the detailed manual for the specific compatible camera and lens.

This product does not include the camera.

Max. Tilting Range 230° Theoretical Battery Life 14h (well-balanced)

Max. Rolling Range 360° Weight About 1100g

Max. Panning Range 360° Payload Capability 2200g (well-balanced)

Tilt Follow Speed 2°/s ~ 75°/s Compatible Cameras* Canon, SONY, Panasonic and others.

Pan Follow Speed 3°/s ~ 150°/s

Specifications

Overview

Bluetooth

Multifunction Knob Control

Battery Level

Pan Mode

Follow Mode

All Follow Mode

Professional 3-axis gimbal designed for DSLR and mirrorless cameras, designed with

function buttons and LCD touch screen.

Camera Connection

All Lock Mode

Touch Screen Quick Release Plate

Arca Quick

Release Plate

Fixed Plate

1/4 inch Thread Hole

Tilt Axis

Position Lock

Safety Lock for Arca

Quick Release Plate

Joystick

Mode Button

Single tap: Switch between

pan mode & lock mode

Double tap: Follow mode

Triple tap: All Follow mode

Shutter Button

Press Halfway: Focus

Single tap:

Photo shooting/video recording

Long press for 5 seconds:

Auto-burst shot

(Press again to quit)

Vertical Arm Lock Screw

Power Button

①Long press: Power on/off

②Control the touch screen:

Single tap: Lock/unlock screen/

return to homepage

③Double tap: Standby mode

Single tap at standby mode:

To wake up the gimbal

Function Button

Single tap: Switch between

Video/Photo mode

1/4 inch Thread Hole

3/8 inch Thread Hole

Pan Axis

Quick Release Plate Safety Lock

Lens Holder

Pan Axis Position Lock

Trigger Button

Press & hold: Follow mode

Double tap: Reset

Triple tap: Selfie mode

(Pan axis turn 180° to shoot)

Cross Arm

Handle (Built in Battery)

Multifunction Knob

Vertical Arm

Roll Axis

Roll Axis Position Lock

Cross Arm Lock

Screw

Thumb Screw

Sliding Arm

Lock Screw

* Please download the detailed manual for the specific compatible camera and lens.

This product does not include the camera.

Max. Tilting Range 230° Theoretical Battery Life 14h (well-balanced)

Max. Rolling Range 360° Weight About 1100g

Max. Panning Range 360° Payload Capability 2200g (well-balanced)

Tilt Follow Speed 2°/s ~ 75°/s Compatible Cameras* Canon, SONY, Panasonic and others.

Pan Follow Speed 3°/s ~ 150°/s

Specifications

Overview

Bluetooth

Multifunction Knob Control

Battery Level

Pan Mode

Follow Mode

All Follow Mode

Professional 3-axis gimbal designed for DSLR and mirrorless cameras, designed with

function buttons and LCD touch screen.

This product does not include the camera.

Standard kit accessories

USB 2.0 to Micro

USB 2.0 to Mini

USB 3.0 to Micro 3.0

USB 2.0 to Type C

Type C to Multi

DC 2.5mm (Panasonic

Shutter Cable) x1

Anti-slip Metal Tripod

Versatile Arm

Pro kit accessories

Professional kit (code MVG220FF) includes all the accessories provided within

the standard kit detailed above, plus the additional items listed here:

Follow Focus (FF)

2. Start to use

⚠

Please read the detailed manual before you begin.

1) Please mount the camera and balance it before Power ON.

2) When the battery is low, please charge the Gimbal.

3) When not in use for a long time, power off the Gimbal.

4) For quick start, utilising MVG220 basic features follow the steps below.

TIPS

2.1 Charging

⚠

Please fully charge the battery before power on the Gimbal for the first time.

Open the USB rubber cover. Connect the USB 2.0 to Type-C cable to charge.

Quick charge is available.

USB 2.0 to Type-C

Balanced lock statusStored lock status

2.2 Position Lock

Each rotating axis has a position lock for convenient balancing and storage. Be

sure to unlock the position locks before using the Gimbal.

Download Manfrotto Gimbal app.

⚠

Make sure the battery and memory

card are installed before camera

installation.

Step 2: Mount camera on ARCA

quick release plate ④.

Step 1: Mount quick release plate

①on ﬁxed plate ②, lock it. Loosen

the ARCA quick release plate safety

lock ③, take out ARCA quick re-

lease plate ④.

Step 3: Insert ARCA quick release

plate directly into quick release plate

①, tighten the safety lock ③for

ARCA quick release plate.

Step 4: Install lens holder ⑤to sup-

port lens, and tighten the thumb

screw.

2.3 Camera Installation

2.4.1 Balance Tilt Axis

2.4 Gimbal Balancing

(1) a. Unlock the tilt axis position lock ①, turn the camera lens upwards, and

check the gravity center of camera.

b. Loosen the sliding arm lock screw ②, slide the sliding arm ③to balance the

camera.

c. Tighten the sliding arm lock screw ②, when the camera lens keeps upwards

that means balanced.

1) Before balancing the Gimbal, please lock the Gimbal at the balanced lock

status.

2) Lens cover should be removed from the camera and the memory card

needs to be inserted to the camera to complete all the connections to ensure

that the camera is ready for shooting.

3) When balancing the Gimbal, make sure the camera and Gimbal are all

powered off.

4) If it is needed to add accessories after the balance is completed, Gimbal

needs to be re-balanced again.

TIPS

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