What the thread found

• The standard EFP gimbal cannot be dynamically balanced when the battery is locked in a fixed position
• Dynamic balance adjustments on EFP systems can be attempted by repositioning the monitor and adjusting the camera's center of gravity, though results may be limited
• Some users have extended the monitor bracket to allow placement of counterweights on the opposite side of the battery to approach dynamic balance
• Upgrading the EFP base or implementing structural modifications to allow battery movement enables dynamic balancing
• Adding a small counterweight on the monitor side opposite the battery can help offset weight imbalances, though this increases overall rig mass

Depends on

• The original poster was using someone else's EFP and could not implement modifications
• Achieving true dynamic balance with a fixed-battery EFP remains limited even with bracket adjustments
• Various workarounds require modifications that may not be practical for all users or rigs
• Discussion does not provide detailed mathematical explanation of dynamic balance principles

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