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Upgrading older 3A steadicam arms with improved springs
12 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Older 3A arms can be retrofitted with upgraded springs through professional rebuilding services.
- Specialized technicians offer arm rebuilding services that can restore or improve arm performance beyond original specifications.
- Custom spring designs have been developed that provide performance improvements over standard factory springs.
- Demo units of rebuilt arms are available in multiple locations for testing before purchasing upgrades.
Depends on
- The discussion does not specify what improvements the upgraded springs provide or how they differ from original components.
- No technical details about spring specifications or compatibility across different 3A arm models are provided.
- The availability and specific services mentioned may be location-dependent or time-sensitive.
- The upgrade process and associated costs are not detailed.