What the thread found

• One operator experienced identical vibration and found the Top Stage had play; tightening the four screws beneath the SDI connectors (front and rear) eliminated the vibration.
• Camera build geometry is decisive: a monitor or recorder mounted high and off-center, combined with the camera secured by only one attachment point on the dovetail plate, generates vibration; Magic Arms worsen this effect.
• The recommended solution is to construct a rigid, compact rig shape: remove auxiliary weights and external monitor, relocate the recorder to a lower fixed position, and move the monitor and lower battery pack closer to the post.
• Tape-based vibration isolation of batteries does not address root causes.
• After reconfiguration, vibration was nearly eliminated; residual motion in testing was attributable to wind and incorrect fall time.

Depends on

• Camera weight and distribution
• Number and position of attachment points
• Monitor and accessory placement relative to the post

Gear in this thread

Zephyrcatalog

Parts

Dovetail Plate, Top Stage, Monitor Bracket

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