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Steadicam Operating
Test your Steadicam AERO which is already in
Static Balance. (If the camera is not perfectly
level, go back to page 20 and get it right!)
Use a light touch very close to the Gimbal and
spin the Sled.
It is not necessary to spin the rig very fast.
A Steadicam Sled is in Dynamic Balance when the Center Post remains vertical while the
Sled is panned. Dynamic Balance is extremely important for precise operating, especially whip
pans. For a detailed explanation of the physics of panning a Steadicam, look to the Steadicam
Operator’s Handbook. For every combination of camera, batteries, Post length and Balance
Weights, there are multiple positions which will be in Static Balance but only
one of these will
be in Dynamic Balance.
The good news is that we can use a simple process of trial and error to find the precise
alignment for each combination that is Dynamically Balanced.
Spinning a bit wobbly. Looking good!
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