Rest|Less

On 16/12/2016 at 4:29 PM, Phil A said:

The GX8 weighs 490g, what is the kit lens for that camera? Is it the 14-42mm Mega OIS II? That has 110g. As a reference, today I balanced the A6300 (410g) with the 35 1.8 (160g) and the problem is that the lens is too light to actually use my camera cage. So I think your problem isn't solved by adding even more weight to the camera but flipping the mounting plate to have the motor on the left side so you can move it even further forward?

i did what you said and it worked (i never thought that there was another way) ^^ . Thank you

On 17/12/2016 at 6:06 AM, scotchtape said:

@pilsburypie and @Rest|Less 

Someone actually came by with a G7 that I couldn't get to balance on the crane.  Now I understand the problem.

Even if you flip the crane baseplate the otherway, it might not solve the problem because the weight of the plate is heavily unbalanced.  If the lens is too light then you cannot find a balance point in either direction of the plate.

If that is the case you will need to add a quick release plate that can slide.  Any arca swiss should be fine, lots of options on eBay... Just get a longer plate and you should be good to go.  @Rest|Less - the clamp of course will accept the screw with the 3/8 adapter that usually ships with the clamp.

 

Like this plate:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PU-120-Quick-Release-Plate-for-Benro-B1-J1-Arca-Swiss-Tripod-Ball-Head-120mm-GBN-/152222735957?hash=item23712e9e55:g:UWEAAOSwV0RXv7B9

And this clamp

http://www.ebay.com/itm/QR-50-Quick-Release-Clamp-Plate-For-Arca-SWISS-Manfrotto-Gitzo-Tripod-Ball-Head-/302043703982?hash=item4653352aae:g:upkAAOSw6n5XsoIq

 

That's like $10 USD

 

Most of us have a whole bunch of these floating around (I assume).

 

In the meantime if you don't have those items, you can try the following:

1) tape some weight to the front of the lens

2) if you have a flat piece of metal or something lying around you can make a plate that puts some weight in front of the camera (sandwiched between the camera and the plate, put a 1/4 inch hole through it to secure, add some weight to the front).

3) try using the 1/4-20 connection on the front of the crane base plate (where they show the lens support being added) - screw in a longer bolt and attach some weight to the end (like a few washers, tape them in place, or if the bold is threaded the entire way just secure them with a nut).

 

3 would probably be the easiest if you live near a hardware store, quick and cheap.  I have uploaded an image as an example, but you would tape the washers or other weight you are adding.  Normally the plate will flop backwards, but you will see that even adding just one bolt and a few washers tips it forward.  Should be easy enough to balance the camera then.  Hopefully it will not be in the shot, otherwise just adjust closer, and/or tape the weights flat instead of through the bolt.  You might also want add a nut to the bolt and/or tape it because it will just screw through the attachment point if it moves.

thank you also but i have nothing regarding your suggestions. Will order today. ^^

17 hours ago, Phil A said:

Use a quick release plate under the camera, use a camera cage, a lot of possibilities.

 

I really used the Crane the first time in Venice a week ago and loved it. Surely beats my shaky handheld footage even though I still have to practice walking better. Just wish it was a hint shorter to better fit into my camera bag.

Thanks for the reply but i didn't ask the correct question. 

If i try to add a panasonic gx8 with the kit lens then i can't get the camera to stabilize (with the gimbal turned off). One solution is to use a manual lens (which is heavier) but i lose the autofocus. Also i can't add a quick release plate under the camera because the screw wont fit or so i believe. any thoughts on that?

Best Regards

Panos  

On 23/11/2016 at 10:16 AM, scotchtape said:

That sucks but you could just add some weight to your camera and be good to go.. 

 

hello

Can someone inform me as to how to add weights on this gimbal? I am new to the whole gimbal science and all that. Thanks