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Harry Simpson
January 28th, 2011, 10:47 AM
I've got the newest Blackbird and added the longest bar initially but something in the video made me think the long bar was for the lighter cameras. So i put on the short bar.

I'm flying a 5Dmk2 with battery grip and two batteries and 24-105 f4L lens at 24mm. Would the long or short bar be better for flying?

Chris Medico
January 28th, 2011, 11:20 AM
The longer bar gives the weights more leverage against movement and as such can offer more stability without adding weight to support.

I recommend using the longest bar you can regardless of the weight of the camera.

Harry Simpson
January 28th, 2011, 01:34 PM
Thanks Chris,

I'll slap on the 15" bar when I get to the office.