Kenyon Labs Gyro Stabilizer

The Kenyon Stabilizer and Battery Pack
When You Can’t Use A Tripod
I wrote earlierabout photographing aerially. That article was intended to acquaint readers with the methodology behind photographing from a plane or a helicopter. I mentioned then that I use a Kenyon Gyro Stabilizer to steady the camera when I photograph. This time I will describe just what the stabilizer is and how to use it.
While not absolutely required, the stabilizer improves ones successes as small planes vibrate and shake. The stabilizer mounts to the tripod socket of the camera and is battery powered. Inside it two gyros spin at about 21,000 rpm. This keeps the camera steady. The Kenyon stabilizer is a heavy device. When using one the combined weight of the camera, a long lens and the stabilizer adds up to a good upper body workout over an hour or so of flying time.
There is also a learning curve when using the stabilizer. Because of its weight it is tempting to try to rest the camera on a surface like the edg...