Raptor Z Arm Tutorials

Raptor Z Pro Installation and Adjustment

Configure Raptor Z arm and Z Head

Change Single Spring to Dual Springs

Install Extension for Raptor Z arm

FAQ

A. MANUAL

Please find the Raptor Z arm combo manual here:

The PDFs are available to download at link as well.

B. SPECIFICATION

Raptor Z arm only:

  • Weight: 7.3kgs (with Single Springs); 8.3kgs (with Heavy Springs)
  • Lift Range: 56cm
  • Payload: 8 – 20kgs (with Single Springs); 20 – 30kgs (with Heavy Springs)

Back to product page at https://customeasy.org/raptor-z-arm

Raptor Z – Z Pro:

  • Weight: 13kgs (use with Single Springs only)
  • Lift Range: 73cm
  • Payload: 8 – 20kgs

What’s in the box?

  • Box 1: Raptor Z arm & Quick Release Male Unit Travel Case
  • Box 2: Z Pro Head & Quick Release Female Unit Travel Case

Back to Raptor Z Pro: https://customeasy.org/raptor-z-pro

Raptor Z – ISO3:

  • Weight: 11.3kgs (with Heavy Springs)
  • Lift Range: 56cm
  • Payload: 8 – 20kgs (with Single Springs); 20 – 30kgs (with Heavy Springs)

What’s in the box?

  • Box 1: Raptor Z arm built -in Single Spring, Heavy Springs, Travel Case
  • Box 2: Raptor ISO3, Mitchell Wrench, Travel Case

Back to Raptor Z – ISO3: https://customeasy.org/raptor-z-iso3-arm

Raptor Z – XY2:

  • Weight: 14.6kgs (with Heavy Springs)
  • Lift Range: 56cm
  • Payload: 8 – 20kgs (with Single Springs); 20 – 30kgs (with Heavy Springs)

What’s in the box?

  • Box 1: Raptor Z arm built -in Single Spring, Heavy Springs, Travel Case
  • Box 2: Raptor XY2, Mitchell Wrench, Travel Case

Back to Raptor Z – XY2:https://customeasy.org/raptor-z-xy2-arm

C. GENERAL QUESTIONS ABOUT RAPTOR Z ARM

1 – What’s the main feature of Raptor Z arm?

Raptor Z Arm feature

2 – How much payload can Raptor Z arm handle?

It is based on springs you use. Single Spring supports 8 – 20kgs payload and Heavy Springs or Dual Springs (old version) supports 20 – 30kgs payload

3 – Which tubes do you recommend to mount the Raptor Z arm?

We recommend to use with 48 – 51mm

4 – How is Raptor Z arm different from other brand arms in the market?

Raptor Z arm provides the high-quality performance like the Sweden’s arm brand. However, Custom Easy arm is modular design. You can use it alone or add Raptor ISO, Raptor XY, Vibration Isolator via native Mitchell based-mounting or Z Pro Head via Quick Release. And each module uses the separate boxes which allows customers to travel or transport easier.

One more thing, you can use Raptor Z arm in both underslung and overslung operator. 

5 – Can we use overslung and underslung operation with Raptor Z arm?

Absolutely, you can use the Raptor Z arm for both underslung and overslung. Please see the below how to setup corresponding the combo arm you choose. 

6 – How can I mount the Raptor Z arm?

It depends on back-mount you choose.

  • Mounting to poles for tracking vehicle shooting: Mostly usage with the car (in front, back or aside a vehicle), motorbike, sometimes equipped on boat or rickshaw. The shock absorber arm is built on aluminum pipes, which is recommended to be 48 – 51mm through clamps and manually tightened. This design is somewhat traditional; however, this is the surest, safest way of mounting, thereby minimizing the shaking of the whole system, especially during the car chasing scene at the high-speed.

Raptor Z Pro and Raptor RickshawThis setup uses the standard clamps included in Raptor Z arm box!

This setup uses with Dual Speed Rail (optional accessories)

  • Setup with a dolly or crane via Mitchell-based: In this setup, users must convert clamp mounting on Raptor Z arm to native Mitchell mount to ensure proper compatibility. Arm to Male Mitchell (optional accessories), thickness and rigidity construction, is designed to handle the entire devices and payload.

Ohio Cine Motion Raptor Z - Raptor ISO Arm on Dolly

  • Setup with the remoted arm: It is rarely to be used because there are a few systems without head like Custom Easy Raptor Arm suitable. Removing clamp mounting, the user can attach a shock absorber arm to the remoted arm via five holes M10 pattern 1.5mm for connection.

  • Setup overslung with Raptor Z Ultra Mount: Mounting on top the car

Raptor Z Ultra Mount

This setup uses Raptor Ultra Mount (optional accessories).

7 – Which accessories are supported for Raptor Z arm?

Overview, you can learn from this setup:

  • Vibration Isolator: Based on your payload and mounting option, users choose the suitable vibration. 

Learn more Vibration at HERE

  • Front mount with Arm to Female Mitchell or Arm to Dual Mitchell

  • Back mount with Arm to Male Mitchell, Dual Speed Rail or Raptor Ultra Mount. Their setup were present above!
  • 150mm Extension: supports to prolong the arm, offers more space for camera gimbal movement. However, working with extension, the users will be limited maximum payload on set with Raptor Z Arm.

This setup uses with 150mm Extension, maximum payload is 25kgs. Learn more at https://customeasy.org/shop/all/extension

Besides, we also recommend that you can customize the Extension in your car rigs like Khunchui Ltd below:

  • Quick Release: Raptor Z Quick Release is featured on Raptor Z Pro allows to install the arm quickly. And yes, you can mount it on Raptor Z – ISO3 or Raptor Z – Xy2 to save much time and work flawless on set also.

Learn more Quick Release at https://customeasy.org/shop/all/raptor-z-quick-release

D. FIND THE SUITABLE RAPTOR Z ARM COMBO FOR YOU

1 – What’s the difference between Raptor Z – ISO3, Raptor Z – XY2 and Raptor Z Pro?

Read more our blog: “Which Raptor Z arm combo suitable for you?” at HERE

Raptor Z arm Comparison

2 – Raptor Z – ISO3 Application, Overslung to Underslung and max speed

  • Application

  • Underslung to Overslung and Max Speed:

3 – Can Raptor ISO3 work overslung?

No, Raptor ISO3 do not support overslung setup. 

4 – Raptor Z – XY2 Application, Overslung to Underslung and max speed

  • Application:

  • Underslung to Overslung and Max Speed:

5 – Can Raptor XY2 work overslung?

Yes, Raptor XY2 supports both underslung and overslung.

6 – Raptor Z Pro Application, Overslung to Underslung and max speed

  • Application: Mostly working as shock absorbing arm for tracking vehicle shooting
  • Overslung to Underslung and max speed: 
    • Underslung works as Raptor Z Pro, support up to 100km/h
    • Overslung shot works like Raptor Z – ISO3, maximum speed up to 40km/h

E. DELIVERY TIME & WARRANTY

1 – When will I receive Raptor Z arm if I order now?

If it is available, we can ship within 1 – 2 working days after payment is confirmed. Please check the lead-time at store link or email us at contact@customeasy.org for to update the current stock.

2 – How much chargeable weight of Raptor Z arm?

Here is the chargeable weight of Raptor Z and modules for your reference:

  • Raptor Z arm only: 15.5kgs

  • Raptor Z – XY2 (Heavy Springs): 33kgs

  • Raptor Z – ISO3 (Heavy Springs): 33kgs

  • Raptor Z Pro: 31kgs

3 – Where does the product ship?

Products are made and delivered from Ho Chi Minh City of Vietnam.

4 – Warranty?

Please learn more at https://customeasy.org/term-condition-of-sales