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Lowering camera height in Flyer LE low mode operation

14 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.

What the thread found

  • A cage accessory can lower the camera position by 20 to 30 centimeters closer to the ground while operating in low mode.
  • Using an extended post to achieve extreme low mode camera height results in significant vibration that degrades image quality.
  • The trade-off of using a cage is a reduction in payload capacity.

Depends on

  • Vibration issues with extended posts suggest this approach is not practical for production use.
  • Cage solution requires purchasing additional equipment and accepting payload limitations.
  • Discussion centered on Flyer LE model from 2012; applicability to other models unclear.

Parts

Low Mode

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