2017Steadi-Newbies forum
Balancing a Steadicam Aero 30 with Sony PMW-500 camera
What the thread found
- The Aero 30 steadicam rig can accommodate a range of camera weights and works better with heavier professional cameras than with lighter DSLRs.
- Rotating the battery mount 180 degrees creates more space to position the monitor further from the post.
- Adjusting weight distribution by moving some weights from the battery side to under the monitor helps achieve better balance.
- A drop time of around 2 seconds is acceptable for the Aero 30 with a PMW-500, though it could potentially be increased slightly.
- Minor swaying visible on a stand may settle down with time rather than indicating a balance problem.
- Achieving perfect dynamic balance requires iterative adjustment and practice.
Depends on
- The user was a beginner at the time of testing and still developing technique.
- The discussion does not specify the complete weight of the camera setup or detailed lens information.
- One participant suggested that apparent swaying might have been caused by environmental factors like air movement rather than balance issues.
- Workshop training was recommended as potentially beneficial but not completed in this thread.