Using LowMode D bracket in regular mode

[Charles Papert]

Yeah, I haven't done low-mode with the XCS yet hence my not having the answer on the safety hole (and I will be trying out the Ergo shortly, right now I have the standard handle). I also just recently realized that my gimbal-mounted Microforce will need some tweaking as that is sized to the PRO gimbal! The ripple effect of changes...

[Erwin Landau]

Charles,

 

The XCS Gimbal has a hole but its hidden under the neoprene, you can punch a hole or just make a slice... the ergo has no hole as it's a different style operating... you never invert the gimbal, you just use the J-bracket. Also I would discourage to drill a hole into the ergo... because of the longer design of the ergo, there are larger powers working on the arm post receiver... so don't drill. It was never designed to have a hole.

 

I talked to Howard Preston a couple of months ago... the Gimbal mount does fit. Just take the insert off of one of the sides and it will make it just wide enough to let the mount slide onto the Gimbal handle... it worked on mine...

 

 

Take care,

 

Erwin

[charlesneufeld]

Exactly. With flipping the gimbal though I do get a few inches lower than a ergo can

 

 

I just drop my D bracket lower to compensate.

 

~C

[Eric Fletcher S.O.C.]

Exactly. With flipping the gimbal though I do get a few inches lower than a ergo can

I just drop my D bracket lower to compensate.

 

 

Which now imparts a geometry change in the arm to post pickup

[Gus Trivino]

Hi Ari:

 

Usually when I need film somebody who is walking and after sitting in a chair (or maybe 2 people chatting sit in a chair) I use the J-Bracket in regular mode.

In order to fell free the pans, I use the Jerry Hill collar in the arm post, leaving free the J-Bracket, like you can see on the picture.

That help me a lot,

 

Best to all,

 

Gus.