Robert Wall

They replied very promptly with instructions on how to calibrate the gimbal, which I will try today. I think it's interesting to note that the gimbal performed fine at lighter weights, this only became noticeable as I got closer to 10 lbs.

I have a situation I can't seem to resolve and I thought I might seek a little help. I have a glidecam HD 4000 - I can achieve static balance. If I spin it even 90 degrees, (it's hanging off a stand) it's no longer balanced. I have modified the sled a little, adding a monitor and batteries on the base, and added weights to the stage to bring up the overall weight. I fully admit that any of this might have problems or not be balanced. However, I didn't modify the gimbal, etc. By definition, if I can get static balance in one direction, shouldn't it be balanced (statically) no matter which direction the sled is facing relative to the gimbal? I wonder if there is something wrong with the gimbal? It seems ok with nothing on it, but when I add the camera, weights, etc (about 7 lbs worth I think) then the problem comes up. I will probably ask this question in the glidecam forum as well hoping they might come up with something. Thanks in advance.