Balancing your SteadyTracker
Balancing your SteadyTracker allows you to get those floating shots,
and truly allows you complete freedom of motion. The Balancing is
the same with or without LowMode kit attached.
Rough Balancing
Pick up the SteadyTracker Extreme under the handle by making a "V"
with your index finger and your thumb. Let it hang freely in this "V"
grip. If it is out of balance it will not hang plumb. If the camera hangs
to the right, slide the camera a bit to the left. (If it hangs left, slide
right). If the camera leans forward, slide the camera back a bit. (If it
hangs backward, slide forward)..
Fine Balancing
Tighten the camera knob firmly. (Because you will be holding the unit
horizontal and you don't want the camera to slip off). Hold the unit
horizontal with 3 fingers, at the middle of the fuselage. If it is out of
balance it will consistently rotate on its own, to the heavy side down.
To precisely balance, loosen the knob and slide camera slightly the
opposite direction it hangs out of balance. Repeat as necessary until
satisfied with the cameras levelness.
"Z" Axis
Again hold the unit horizontal with three fingers so that the fuselage
is parallel to the horizon. Balance the SteadyTracker on your three
fingers. Remember position of your top finger. Loosen the handle
and move it down to your top finger. This is the exact center of
gravity on the "Z" axis.
Repeat rough, fine and "Z" axis balancing after adding or removing
any accessories, or if you want to recheck, or confirm that it is level.
(It's really not too critical, because it still works fine even if a little out
of balance)
