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Balancing adjustment screws on Tiffen Ultra gimbal sled
What the thread found
- The side screws on a Tiffen Ultra gimbal control its balance and should be adjusted to achieve proper equilibrium
- Proper gimbal balance is tested by placing the rig on a balancing stud, then rotating it 180 degrees to verify it maintains balance in all orientations
- If the rig loses balance after a 180-degree rotation, the gimbal requires screw adjustment
- Adjustments to gimbal balance screws should be made in small increments rather than large turns
- Similar balance procedures apply to the Tiffen Ultra 2 gimbal model
Depends on
- The procedure involves empirical testing rather than specific torque specifications
- The exact degree of tightness is less important than achieving the correct balanced state through testing
- Multiple adjustment cycles may be needed to achieve proper balance