Looking for gimbal "holder" when changing ND filter

[Spudboy]

Now that filter removal tools exist, I was wondering if anyone makes something to immobilize the cam/gimbal, to minimize stress on the arms and bearings during filter changes.

Thanks

 

[DanMan32]

Our arms have such holders built in.[emoji16]

 

[Spudboy]

Our arms have such holders built in.[emoji16]

LOL. I guess what I want is a gimbal lock.

 

[parkgt]

I would rather have the stress on my hands while being able to feel the forces being applied.

 

[Former Member]

Now that filter removal tools exist, I was wondering if anyone makes something to immobilize the cam/gimbal, to minimize stress on the arms and bearings during filter changes.

Thanks

Good idea.

 

[DanMan32]

The stock lock removed from the cover should work.

 

[Turn11]

Now that filter removal tools exist, I was wondering if anyone makes something to immobilize the cam/gimbal, to minimize stress on the arms and bearings during filter changes.

We aren't talking about foot pounds of torque, not even inch pounds. you need to push in slightly and turn CCW

I would rather have the stress on my hands while being able to feel the forces being applied

I tend to agree, I trust my hands to feel what is going on. Kinda like RTH or flying it home. I frequently use RTH but I also frequently fly it home to keep in practice.

 

[Spudboy]

The stock lock removed from the cover should work.

Yea, I'm thinking to make one using that piece.

 

[Spudboy]

I would rather have the stress on my hands while being able to feel the forces being applied.

My problem is I inevitably wind up moving the gimbal around a fair bit while struggling to twist the filter into place. Perhaps that will be less of an issue with the removal tool.