What the thread found

• A 3D camera rig weighing 27 kilograms was mounted on a Steadicam worn on the body during filming, with total arm load reaching 35 kilograms including extension hardware.
• Using an offset bracket between the arm and gimbal enabled seated hard-mount configurations where the rig could be positioned around the operator's knees.
• Extended Steadicam arms required to handle loads over 18 kilograms can experience increased strain on the arm post and rod ends.
• Hard-mounting heavy rigs reduces strain compared to flying them on the arm.
• Operating concerns with heavy 3D rigs focused more on convergence adjustment complications than on weight alone.

Depends on

• This was an exceptional setup for specialized filming and not a standard operating approach.
• Long-term physical effects of carrying such weight were expressed as a concern but not documented.
• The specific arm models and their load capacities are mentioned informally without technical specifications.

Gear in this thread

G-70catalog

Parts

Hard Mount, Arm Post

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