What the thread found

• Mount the camera on top of the center post and attach supplied weights to the bottom.
• Shorten the center post as much as possible, then hold the handle and tilt the post until it is parallel to the ground with the camera lens pointing downward.
• Slide the gimbal ring up or down the post until the camera remains level without tilting toward floor or ceiling.
• If the camera tilts toward the floor, move the gimbal upward toward the camera; if weights tilt toward the floor, move the gimbal downward.
• Extend the center post to increase bottom-heavy weight distribution if the gimbal cannot slide far enough, or remove weights if the setup becomes too bottom-heavy.
• Fine-tune the balance by tilting the post so the weights take approximately three seconds to drop and the post points at the ceiling when released.
• Balance side-to-side by adjusting the camera position left or right using the control knob on the top stage, or by moving the camera to a different mounting hole if available.
• Balance front-to-back by adjusting the dovetail plate position or repositioning the camera to a different mounting hole if needed.

Depends on

• The instructions provided are for basic rig balancing only, not for operating technique or stabilization during use.
• Specific model variations may require different procedures.
• The explanation assumes familiarity with the component names and layout.

Parts

Dovetail Plate, Top Stage

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