The key point in mounting the camera on the stage is to line up the gravity points of both correctly.
First choose the right stand for your rig and set it up on even ground. Adjust the height of the stand to your chest, and fix the docking bracket on the stand. Secure it. Find the gravity point of the camera then mark it with a marker or tape. Attach the dovetail plate to the bottom of the camera by aligning the center of the plate with the mark you’ve just made on the camera. Tighten the screw, mount the camera on the stage. Line up the center of the post with the marked point on the camera. Remember to lock safety knob on the stage.
When ideal static balance is achieved, the sled should hang perfectly upright and the camera stays level. Spin the sled gently to see if the sled could rotate steadily.
The static balance of the sled means three aspects: fore and aft balance, side to side balance and top-bottom balance. Before start adjusting, take precaution. Choose a stand that match the weight of the rig and put sand bags on the legs of the stand to prevent accidental tip-over.
