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Arm post tension adjustment on Flyer LE camera rig
15 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- The arm post on a Flyer LE uses a bushing rather than a bearing for the gimbal handle attachment point
- Arm post rotation tension can be adjusted and is a matter of operator preference
- Tightness adjustment on the arm post should not cause damage to the equipment
Depends on
- The Flyer LE model may have limited or no tension adjustment capability compared to full-size arms
- No specific guidance provided on what adjustment range is safe or optimal
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