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  1. alphan

    Gimbal with astroscope

    This is what I mean.....the frame, not your legs....LOL If you drill holes in them, you'll find it wobbly.
  2. alphan

    Gimbal with astroscope

    I don't mean your two legs LOL... I improve my pitching control by pulling my camera strap down against the tripod leg, effectively creating a triangle support.
  3. alphan

    Gimbal with astroscope

    Cango, very professionally done. Looks like factory mass produced. Because of the weight of the scope, extension tube, TC and camera, I am reluctant to built something based on the Manfrotto 393 series. I actually did built a prototype out of discarded aluminium plates but it feels too fragile...
  4. alphan

    Gimbal with astroscope

    Very well answered Musoman. I recommend balancing the scope at the usual shooting position. Cango, I got mine DIY for less than US$10. I only need to pay for 4 sets of new Ball Bearing. Used various sizes of G I Pipe for the bearing seat and curved pipe. Even the mounting plate are recycled...
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