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P3D Inertia



>I'm not so sure about this.  It runs counter to physics (i.e. inertia).
>A heavier camera should actually be more stable than a light one, since
>it takes more energy input to accelerate it (F=MA).

It might be that body muscles tend to tremble more under
weight.  Try holding a laser pointer and watch its movement.
Repeat with a 10 lb weight added to the hand.  I suspect the
laser will move more under the weight...

George