What the thread found

• Small amounts of play in a gimbal when not under load are normal and expected behavior.
• Vibration issues can originate from the lens rather than the gimbal itself, which can be verified by testing the camera setup on a shoulder rig.
• Battery mounting should be secured with velcro on gold mount plates to prevent the battery from shifting and causing vibrations.
• The shake test involves lifting the entire rig and observing whether movement or noise indicates loose components.
• Connection bolts between the yoke and handle can loosen and should be checked by removing the gimbal from its post.
• Adjustment threads on the donkey box can be fine-tuned using a special tool to reduce side-to-side and front-to-back play.
• Collars on the top and bottom of the gimbal post must be checked and tightened with the provided wrench.
• The top stage mounting area should be inspected for loose screws and fasteners that can transmit vibration.

Depends on

• The issue was ultimately resolved by swapping to a different lens rather than adjusting the gimbal itself.
• Specific gimbal model is referred to only as Pro without full designation details.
• Discussion involved particular camera systems and mounting configurations that may not apply to all setups.
• The special adjustment tool and tutorial mentioned are specific to certain gimbal models.

Gear in this thread

Zephyrcatalog

Parts

Top Stage, Donkey Box

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