What the thread found

• Fully extending the post on a small-diameter-post gimbal while operating near maximum weight capacity can cause vibration problems.
• The camera plate and top-stage components should be checked for movement by hand to rule them out as vibration sources.
• Adding weight to the bottom of the gimbal while reducing post extension can restore balance and eliminate vibration.
• Small weight plates from sporting goods stores can be attached to the bottom of the gimbal with straps or tape to test whether additional ballast resolves vibration.
• The weight should be mounted as low as possible on the gimbal for maximum effect in dampening vibration.

Depends on

• The solution was tested on different gimbal models (Zephyr), not exclusively on the Aero 30.
• The specific camera setup weighed 9 kilograms, near the stated maximum, so results may vary with different payloads.
• The vibration in the video was not definitively identified as being caused by the post extension, only suspected.

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