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AFI Metal Programable Panoramic Head MA2 for Camera with shutter wireless control FAQ and How To
- Jan 25, 2019 -

  AFI MA2 Panorama Head FAQ


Q: Does it work with my Lumix GH5 /Sony A7?
A: Unfortunately no, The AFI MA preparing two shutter release cable, for Canon and Nikon. MA2 remote shutter device is a 3.5mm stereo jack output, if you found a 3.5mm stereo jack to 2.5 stereo jacket cable, you will be able to use the remote shutter function, or you only can use it to panning.

Q: What DSLR Camera does MA2 support?
A: Canon and Nikon DSLR with 10pin shutter remote port.

Q: What is the Max payload? Can it hold my DSLR?
A: 3KG/6.6lbs at horizontal, 1.5KG/3.3lbs at vertical or upside down.

Q: Q: How long does the rechargeable battery last?
A: It lasts for 4 hours for continue rotating. 8 hours for standby.

Q: Does it do multiple 360's without stopping or does it stop at one 360 and then go back?
A: The Max panning range is 360 degree. It will stop once the set degree range achieved.

Q: What is the Faster/Slowest speed of MA2?
A: There are 6 available speed, faster speed 2880 degree/hour or 8 rounds/hour, Slowest 90 degrees/hour or 0.25 round/hour, including the max interval pause, it will be 1round/8hours.

Q: Can I use it for Milky way shutting?
A: Unfortunately no, as MA2 slowest speed is fast than the earth rotation speed, it is only good for time lapse photography or video.

Q: Can I use this MA2 head while charging?
A: Yes

Q: Can I use my Smartphone on it?
A: Yes, but you need to purchase a phone clip, and an extra remote.

Q: What is the max pause time between the two photos and max photos can be taken?
A: 60 seconds and 10 photos

Q: what the dimension and weight of this panoramic head?
A: Dia.95mm x 60mm, its weight is 470g

Q: How to set the MA2 head for video, not photo
A: Set the “S-photos” to “0”