What the thread found

• Static balance alone is insufficient for dynamic balance on an Aero 30 gimbal; the rig must also balance smoothly when rotating slowly during panning movements.
• Dynamic balance can be improved by adjusting the position of the battery and monitor along the depth axis relative to the central post rather than focusing on side-to-side arm positions.
• Moving the battery closer to the central post and extending the monitor arm outward can help achieve better dynamic balance on this gimbal configuration.
• The camera center of gravity should be positioned slightly behind the central post axis, approximately 0.25 inches, for optimal balance on an Aero 30 gimbal.

Depends on

• The advice applies specifically to setups where the battery and monitor positions can be adjusted along the depth axis; systems with fixed fore-aft positions may have limited balancing options.
• The user reported the final result was not perfect, suggesting complete dynamic balance may be difficult to achieve with this particular configuration.
• The specific camera model, lens choices, and monitor/microphone specifications affect the balance point and may not be generalizable to all similar setups.

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