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Camera stabilization equipment and rigging solutions used in challenging on-location filming conditions
22 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- An Arri SR3 battery can power a 435 camera but depletes quickly under field conditions
- A lightweight stabilization rig is preferable for high-risk filming environments such as boats in rough water to avoid damaging valuable primary equipment
- A carbon arm from a specific manufacturer can be mounted on a vest and adapted to a mitchell mount 3-way leveler to create stable hardmounts
Depends on
- The battery performance issue occurred with a rental rig and may have been specific to that setup or maintenance state
- The carbon arm solution was used in a specific combination with particular mounting hardware and may require custom adaptation for different configurations