Main Features
- Max Payload Update to 10.14 lbs(4.6kg), easily work with most popular DSLR and Cinema cameras.
- 3-Axis Motor Lock Design make gimbal balancing and storage more convenient.
- ARCA Quick Release Plate Design: get real quick setup in one second. Bottom mounting plate is compatible with Manfrotto PL501, upper quick release plate is compatible with ARCA quick release system, which can fast switch between two popular quick release systems and AK4500.
- LCD Touch Screen Operation: all operation on one screen, directly set gimbal and camera parameters, change shooting modes and follow mode without Feiyu ON App.
- Detachable Versatile Handle: switch between single handle, underslung position and separate hyperlink remote control to use in more different shooting scenes.
- Dual Available USB Ports for external follow focus/Zoom in&out set.
- Various Shooting Modes Available: easily switch between different shooting modes on the touch screen or Feiyu ON App, such as Inception Mode, Motion Timelapse, All Follow Mode, Selfie Mode, etc.
- Lock and Unlock Screen Mode to prevent accidental touch.
- Customize Trigger Button to control follow speed, dead zone, motor power, etc. to fit for different usage.
- Motor Power Auto Adaption, automatic motor power adjustment and motor power customization to fit more cameras and lenses.
- Detachable main body from single handle, assemble single handle together with dual handle grip, directly control the gimbal and camera without any remote control.
- Compatible with Various Accessories: Wireless Remote Control, Versatile Handle, Extension Pole, Dual Handle Grip, Follow Focus, etc.
- Note: blod fonts are new features for AK4500, normal fonts are old features with AK series gimbal.
Specification
General
Payload
About 4.6 kg/10.14 lbs (well balanced)
Dimensions (H x D x W)
429*240*175.3mm (not included Detachable support frame)
Weight
About 1.6 kg/3.53 lbs (not included the battery, cable, camera, lens, etc.)
Material of Main Body
Aluminum Alloys
Water-Proof Grade
Not Water-proof
Battery
Type
18650 rechargeable battery*4, 2200mAh, 3.7V (please pay attention to installation of batteries)
Battery charging via USB port on gimbal is not supported. Please use the charger provided for charging batteries.
Charging Time
≥5 hours by the charger provided and the adapter 5V/3A (quick charger is banned).
When the indicator on charger give a solid red light, that means batteries are charging. With a solid blue light, batteries are fully charged.
Usage Time In Theory
12 Hours (When camera is balanced with gimbal)
Gimbal
Rotatable Range
Tilt: 230°(with limitation)
Roll: 360° (Unlimited)
Pan: 360° (Unlimited)
Controllable Range
Tilt: +175° to -55°
Roll: 360° (when parallel to the ground, and works in Dutch-Angle shoot mode, it could be automatically rotated 360°in one circle or several circles)
Pan: 360° (unlimited)
Quick Release Plate
There are two kinds of quick release plate together in one. Bottom mounting plate is compatible with Manfrotto PL501, Upper quick release plate is compatible with ARCA quick release system, which can be removed from the gimbal together with the camera, and fast switch between two popular quick release systems without re-assembling and re-balancing the camera.
Working Mode
Pan follow: The roll and tilt direction are fixed, and the camera moves according to the left-right movements of user's hand.
Follow mode: The roll direction is fixed, and camera moves according to the left-right movements, up-down movements of user's hand.
Lock mode: The orientation of the camera is fixed.
All Follow Mode: All three axis of gimbal follows the movements of user's hand.
How to Control Camera
USB cable control: Control picture-taking with camera button, control the recording with video button, it works with Sony, Canon, Nikon, Panasonic camera in controllable listing.
WIFI control: Gimbal can connect with camera via Feiyu On app and WiFi. When connection is done, camera could be controlled to take photo/video/zoom/follow focus.
Note:
1. WiFi feature should be included so that camera could be connected via WiFi.
2. Digital Zoom and Follow Focus could be performed when they are supported (Please refer to the camera compatibility list).
Because Sony does not open source of protocol, thus Follow focus is supported by Sony cameras. If needed, please attach a external follow focus to Sony Camera.
Motor Power Adjustment
Auto-match of Motor power is available to the Feiyu On app or Touch Screen. Gimbal also performs the auto-match process after being turned on, according to the load detected.
Extended Ports
There are nine extended ports in single handle AK4500(basic version)
One 1/4 thread hole on the top of sliding arm of tilt axis for installation of extension support or other accessories
One 1/4 thread hole behind tilt motor
USB port and 3.5mm round hole Under mounting plate to connect and control camera
Each USB Port at the back and in front of mounting plate to connect external AFKII
1/4 thread hole at the left and right side of pan motor to extension support other accessories, such as monitor, Mic, etc.
1/4 thread hole at the bottom of the handle to mount Tripod or other accessories
Accessories for Essential Kit
Sony USB cable: USB2.0 to Micro(A01)*1，Canon USB Cable: USB 2.0 to Mini(B01)*1, 5D Mark IVUSB Cable: USB 3.0 to Micro 3.0(A02)*1, Shutter release for Panasonic (L1)*1, Nikon&EOS R USB Cable: USB 2.0 to TypeC(C01)*1, Bottom mounting pate*1, Upper quick release plate *1, support frame for tilt axis and round holder and long screw*1 set, 18650 battery*4, Underslung arm and tighten screw*1 set, anti-slip tripod*1, support frame for lens and fixed screw*1, Thumb screw to fix the camera*1, Micro USB charging cable*1, battery charger*1, EPP box.
Note: Nikon&EOS R USB Cable: USB 2.0 to TypeC(C01)*1 is not in the package yet.
Accessories for Standard Kit
Brushless AFKII*1, Underslung arm and tighten screw*1 set, Hyperlink remote control*1set, Sony USB cable:USB2.0 to Micro(A01)*1, Canon USB Cable: USB 2.0 to Mini(B01)*1, 5D Mark IVUSB Cable: USB 3.0 to Micro 3.0(A02)*1, Shutter release for Panasonic (L1)*1, Nikon&EOS R USB Cable: USB 2.0 to TypeC(C01)*1, Bottom mounting pate*1, Upper quick release plate *1, support frame for tilt axis and round holder and long screw*1 set,, 18650 battery*4, Carbon Fiber extension bar*1, anti-slip tripod*1, support frame for lens and fixed screw*1, Thumb screw to fix the camera*1, Micro USB charging cable*1, battery charger*1, EPP box.
Note: Nikon&EOS R USB Cable: USB 2.0 to TypeC(C01)*1 is not in the package yet.
Compatible DSLR / Cinema Camera
Compatible Camera Function Check
Payload: 150g/0.33lb--4600g/10.14lb (lens and other accessories are included, and center of gravity of gimbal is balanced ).
Part of cameras & lenses tested:
1. Canon 5D Mark III/ Mark IV/ 6D / 80D and other cameras with similar dimensions and weight Lenses: Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM, Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM, Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM, Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM, Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM, Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro Lens + lens hood, Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 L II USM + lens hood, Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM (focus ring is stuck on lens support frame, only works in AF) Canon 1D X Mark II Lenses: Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM + lens hood, Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 L II USM+ lens hood, Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM+ lens hood, Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro Lens + lens hood
2. Sony α7/ α9 series Lenses: Sony FE 16-35mm f/4, Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS, Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 G, Sony E 50mm f/1.8 Mid-Range Lens, Sony E PZ 18-105mm f/4 OSS, Sony FE85mm f /1.8, Sony FE 35mm f/1.4
3. Panasonic, Nikon and other cameras, like GH5/GH5S, Nikon D850/Z6/Z7, Fuji XT3,etc. 4 Cinema Camcorder like Canon C100/C300 with lens EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Sony FS5 Bmpcc 4K with cage accessory
Payload: 150g/0.33lb--4600g/10.14lb (lens and other accessories are included, and center of gravity of gimbal is balanced ).
Part of cameras & lenses tested:
1. Canon 5D Mark III/ Mark IV/ 6D / 80D and other cameras with similar dimensions and weight Lenses: Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM, Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM, Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM, Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM, Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM, Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro Lens + lens hood, Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 L II USM + lens hood, Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM (focus ring is stuck on lens support frame, only works in AF) Canon 1D X Mark II Lenses: Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM + lens hood, Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 L II USM+ lens hood, Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM+ lens hood, Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro Lens + lens hood
2. Sony α7/ α9 series Lenses: Sony FE 16-35mm f/4, Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS, Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 G, Sony E 50mm f/1.8 Mid-Range Lens, Sony E PZ 18-105mm f/4 OSS, Sony FE85mm f /1.8, Sony FE 35mm f/1.4
3. Panasonic, Nikon and other cameras, like GH5/GH5S, Nikon D850/Z6/Z7, Fuji XT3,etc. 4 Cinema Camcorder like Canon C100/C300 with lens EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Sony FS5 Bmpcc 4K with cage accessory
Product
1. How many methods are there for AK4500 to control the camera?
2. How to use USB shutter release cable with gimbal?
3. How to connecting WiFi with Nikon cameras?
4. After upgrade the keyboard firmware, the gimbal cannot turn on, how to fix it?
5. AK series show “LK” after turned on, the gimbal cannot remain stable, how to fix it?
6. AKFII Follow Focus Motor cannot work properly, what should I do?
7. Follow focus is skidding and cannot work properly, how to solve it?
8. The gimbal will vibrate at a certain angle, how to solve it?
9. Could the gimbal support charging batteries via USB port?
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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Hello, can fit Canon R6+adapter+Tamron 24-70?
Yes, the ak4500 can use with canon r6+adapter+Tamron 24-70 with cable control.
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What is the difference(s) between essential kit and standard kit besides the pricing?
The ak4500 standard kit is included the follow focus, extension pole and hyperlink remote control.
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Compatible with Canon 6D mkii?
Yes, the ak4500 is compatible with canon 6D MarkII with wifi and cable control.
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Is this compatible with Canon EOS R6?
Yes,the ak4500 is compatible with canon eos r6 via cable control.
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Is AK4500 compatible with Sony FS5 mk2? thanks
The ak4500 is not compatible with Sony mk2
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Is the AK4500 compatible with Canon EOS 7D mark ii?
The AK4500 is not compatible with Canon EOS 7D mark ii.
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Hi, is Ak4500 compatible with Canon Rebel Eos T6i, Canon Rebel Eos T1i or Canon Rebel Xs. Regards. Rodrigo Eckholt
AK4500 is not compatible with Canon Rebel Eos T6i, Canon Rebel Eos T1i or Canon Rebel Xs.
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DEAR SIR, IS PANASONIC G85 IS COMPATIBLE WITH AK 4500? IF YES WHAT CONTROLS OF CAMERA IS ON GIMBAL?
AK4500 is compatible with Panasonic DMC-GX85GK, control taking photo / video.
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Ist im "AK 4500 Essential Kit + Gittergriffkäfig auch der Doppelgriff-Gitterkäfig enthalten (599 Dollar) oder nur im "AK 4500 Standard Kit + Doppelgriff-Gitterkäfig. Ist der AK4500 auch mit der Panasonic G9 kompatibel.
AK4500 Essential Kit+Dual Handle Grid Cage include AK4500 Essential Kit and Dual Handle Grid Cage.
AK4500 is not compatible with Panasonic G9. -
Is this gimbal compatible with the 5dmark iii
AK4500 is not compatible with canon 5D mark iii to control it, but can carrry & balance on gimbal to keep it stability.
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Would the ak4500 gimbal be compatible with the new canon rebel t8i? thanks
AK4500 gimbal is not compatible with the new canon rebel t8i.
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Tengo la handycam Sony AX700, ¿es compatible con el AK4500? Gracias.
AK4500 gimbal is not compatible with Sony AX700.
You can view the full compatible camera list: Digital DSLR Camera Compatible List -
What’s the difference between the Essentials kit and Standard Kit (AK4500)
Hi,
AK4500 Standard Kit include the extra three items comparing with Essential kit:
C275 Extension *1
Remote control *1
AKF2 Follow focus kit *1 -
This product is compatible with the Nikon Coolpix P1000 ?
Nikon Coolpix P1000 can only be mounted and stabilized on the AK4500, but camera functions or parameters cannot be controlled.
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Compatible with the Fujifilm XT3
AK4500 is not compatible with the Fujifilm XT3. For your reference, these gimbals are compatible with Fujifilm XT3: SCORP Mini, G6 Max, Scorp C, Scorp, Scorp Pro, AK2000S, AK2000C
Please check this page for the controllable camera functions: Camera Function Query -
Is the Panasonic GH5 and the Sigma 18-35 lens compatible with the AK4500?
Yes, AK4500 is compatible with Panasonic GH5 and Sigma 18-35 lens
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Compatible with the Nikon Z 30?
No, AK4500 is not compatible with Nikon Z30. For the gimbals compatible with Z30, please check this page: Camera Funtion Query
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Compatible with the Nikon Coolpix P1000
Nikon Coolpix P1000 can only be mounted and stabilized on the AK4500, but cannot be controlled.
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Compatible with Canon R7?
AK4500 is not compatible with Canon R7.
For the gimbals compatible with R7, please check this page: Camera Function Query -
is can work with canon eos 2000d ?
AK4500 cannot work with canon eos 2000d. The camera can only be mounted and stabilized on the gimbal, but the gimbal cannot control camera functions.
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Compatible with canon Eos 2000d?
No, Canon EOS 2000D is not compatible with AK4500. The camera can only be mounted and stabilized on the gimbal, but the gimbal cannot control the camera functions or parameters, such as take photo, record video, ISO.
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Will it work w nikon d810
Unfortunately, the AK4500 is not compatible with the Nikon when it comes to cable or WiFi connection.So you can only use the gimbal for this camera for stabilization purpose.
