Flyer Dynamic Balance at DVinfo.net

Nick Tsamandanis · November 14th, 2007, 06:39 AM

Anyone with a Flyer, how easy or hard do you find it to get it dynamically balanced?

Jaron Berman · November 19th, 2007, 07:17 PM

I always found it to be quite easy. 2 batteries, almost straight up and down. Always start with the camera cg about 3/4 inch behind the centerline of the post. Then start tweaking your balance.

Mikko Wilson · November 22nd, 2007, 04:10 AM

..and about a 45* backwards angle on on the battery plate if you are only using one battery should have you in the ballpark

- Mikko

Marc Colemont · December 28th, 2007, 03:53 PM

What type of camera are you using?
Is the flyer very instable, bottom heavy or top heavy?
You have to look carefully to the VHS tape and follow it step by step;
The first time you have to find some extra weights to play with.
In my case some heavy batteries together with a DR-HD100 was enough couterweight to balance my JVC HD-251 with Mattebox.
You can also slide the handle up or down. Make sure to do this with two people as things get out of balance easily when you unscrew that handle.

Vasi Hasan · January 9th, 2008, 02:21 PM

Why VHS? I've been trying to find a VCR for months now - my tapes are still packed in the cello-wrap :-/

They need to start giving out DVDs now.

November 14th, 2007, 06:39 AM	#1
Nick Tsamandanis Major Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 318	Flyer Dynamic Balance Anyone with a Flyer, how easy or hard do you find it to get it dynamically balanced? __________________ Nick

November 22nd, 2007, 04:10 AM	#3
Mikko Wilson Major Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Juneau, Alaska, USA Posts: 624	..and about a 45* backwards angle on on the battery plate if you are only using one battery should have you in the ballpark - Mikko __________________ Mikko Wilson - Steadicam Owner / Operator - Juneau, Alaska, USA +1 (907) 321-8387 - mikkowilson@hotmail.com - www.mikkowilson.com

December 28th, 2007, 03:53 PM	#4
Marc Colemont Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 695	What type of camera are you using? Is the flyer very instable, bottom heavy or top heavy? You have to look carefully to the VHS tape and follow it step by step; The first time you have to find some extra weights to play with. In my case some heavy batteries together with a DR-HD100 was enough couterweight to balance my JVC HD-251 with Mattebox. You can also slide the handle up or down. Make sure to do this with two people as things get out of balance easily when you unscrew that handle. __________________ Marc Colemont - Belgium - http://www.mc-productions.be JVC GY-HM850's, HM890, HM600

November 19th, 2007, 07:17 PM	#2
Jaron Berman Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 439	I always found it to be quite easy. 2 batteries, almost straight up and down. Always start with the camera cg about 3/4 inch behind the centerline of the post. Then start tweaking your balance.

January 9th, 2008, 02:21 PM	#5
Vasi Hasan Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: U.K Posts: 38	Why VHS? I've been trying to find a VCR for months now - my tapes are still packed in the cello-wrap :-/ They need to start giving out DVDs now.