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Mirror function failure on Flyer Sled camera monitor

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

What the thread found

  • The mirror function on the Flyer Sled monitor may fail to work even when the flip function operates correctly.
  • Replacing the monitor unit resolves mirror function issues on the Flyer Sled.
  • When shooting with an inverted camera rig for low-angle shots, tilting the monitor bracket while keeping it upright allows the flip function to work automatically without needing to physically flip the monitor itself.
  • Rubber bumpers on the gimbal that prevent scratches between gimbal and handgrip can be reattached using rubber-based impact adhesive, which keeps the material flexible better than super glue.

Depends on

  • The mirror function problem appears to be specific to certain monitor units rather than a universal rig issue.
  • The workaround of keeping the monitor upright while inverting the rig may produce reversed left-right orientation in the footage, though acceptable results were achieved in practice.
  • This discussion involves equipment from 2007 and may not reflect current product specifications.

Parts

Monitor Bracket

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