What the thread found

• The Aero 15 may struggle to support a Red Scarlet W camera weighing just over 5kg, especially when additional accessories are added later
• Adding heavier lenses, mattebox, or other accessories to a camera setup near the Aero 15's weight limit will exceed its capacity
• The primary structural difference between Aero 15 and Aero 30 models is the arm assembly
• A used Zephyr stabilizer may offer better value than the Aero 15 for heavier camera packages

Depends on

• Based on a single forum opinion rather than manufacturer specifications
• No technical data provided about the exact weight limits of the Aero 15
• The advice assumes future accessory additions which may or may not occur
• Current weight measurement is approximate at the time of posting

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