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Lightweight camera package not working well.

Discussion in 'Freefly Tero' started by Rick Gerard, Jun 4, 2018.

  1. Rick Gerard

    Rick Gerard Active Member

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    The vibration isolators on my Tero barely deflect with I mount the MoVI Pro and my Sony A7 SII. It's just not heavy enough. Because of that, I'm not getting the kind of isolation I get with heavier cameras. I would like to avoid adding extra weight to the camera package or bolting weights on the Tero. I love the footage with a Red, but I'm getting all kinds of road noise in the shots that correspond to cracks in the pavement.

    If I have time this afternoon I'm going to try removing the center isolators to see if I can get a little more compression. I need to get rid of the problem asap. Starting a documentary on a distance runner soon and my test footage just isn't working like it should. Any ideas would be appreciated.

    Thanks.
     
  2. Mark Hoffman

    Mark Hoffman Active Member

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    removing those two isolators should do the trick
     
  3. Neil Willis

    Neil Willis New Member

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    Hi Rick,

    I know this was a long time ago but did you manage to solve your issue by removing the 2 Central vibration isolators? I’m looking to use my A7Rii and think I’ll get the same issues as it’s a light camera package.

    Thanks
     
  4. Rick Gerard

    Rick Gerard Active Member

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    Removing the two center wire rope isolators did not do much. It was a little better but adding a couple of wights helped quite a bit. I just bolted one on the top left and bottom right corner of the baseplate. I did not add them to the gimbal.

    I’m still planning on making or buying some later weight isolators.
     

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