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Hello!

So i lost my Allen Keys for my Steadicam Zephyr. The Zephyr is suposed to be "tools free" but i need the Allen key that came with it to losen up the handle on the gimbal.

 

Do anyone know the right size of the Allen Keys Needed for the Zephyr, Please comment below!

 

 

This is what i mean, the screw at the end of the handle.

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Ps. i dont own the image.

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Don't use a hex key on that cam lever. It's very easy to over tighten and damage.

 

How do you tighten the gimbal clamp then? I've had to regularly tighten about 1/4 turn, just as the bolt naturally loosens...

 

It's not tightening until tight (i.e. woodworking), it's tightening to maintain tension on the cam lever. Alan, is this right?

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Here is how: at home, remove the screw place some purple Loctite (not blue, not red!) on the threads and rebuild the clamp. Tighten where it is still possible to open and close while it's not slipping during a whip pan with a heavy camera. Let it dry. Don't ever touch the screw again. If you over tighten. You will damage bend the screw and you will have to get a replacement assembly from Tiffen (and its a pain).

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