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2. Prepare the Camera

Avoid heavy zoom lenses.

The Sony mirrorless cameras come with zoom lenses like the

Sony FE 24-70 GM mm. There is no benefit to using a zoom lens

on the gimbal since you cannot zoom while shooting!

Zooming alters the length of lens that upsets the forward

weight of the camera that upsets the gimbal balance. If you use

a zoom lens, balance the gimbal with the desired focal length.

Changing focal lengths means rebalancing.

Length and weight is an issue. With the Sony FE 24-70 GM mm

zoom lens, for example, the gimbal can only be balanced at the

shortest focal lengths. So, nothing is gained by using the zoom

instead of a shorter, lighter and faster prime lens.

Use small prime lenses on the camera. This will make the

camera light and easy to control.

Sony A7R III with the FE 24-70 mm

balanced at the 24 mm focal length.

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