I use exactly the same combination - works greateI don't use a hood with this lens; I use this ND filter instead. It balances perfectly.
I bought B+W 46mm MRC NANO 010M filter. I attached it but I think it is not balanced.
If I fly this, would it be harmful to the gimbal?
I fly it all the time, it is very close to balanced. It doesn't fall forward very fast so it is close. If you want perfection get some VHB tape and a dime and place it on the back of the camera housing in line with the roll axis motor.
I use the Hoya filter kit and each filter seems to balance very well. With the NDs on there the camera sits just about perfectly level, so I assume this means it is balanced properly. No abnormal gimbal characteristics or noises
I use the hood from B&H photo by itself and with lens filter and both work great!!Hello,
is it possible to use the LH-48 lens hood together with the Zuiko 12mm on the X5 or is it out of balance? What's about additional ND filter with this combo ? Which ND filter do you use with the Zuiko 12mm ?
I use the Hoya filter kit and each filter seems to balance very well. With the NDs on there the camera sits just about perfectly level, so I assume this means it is balanced properly. No abnormal gimbal characteristics or noises
I try to avoid using hoods if I can on aerial camera platforms as they act as a sail, especially in high winds or when the aircraft is moving fast, putting the gimbal motors under extra strain and potentially causing jello from resulting vibrations.