What the thread found

• The Panaflex X is a fixed-finder variant of the Gold model and is considerably heavy for handheld Steadicam operation.
• Power and run/stop connections on the Panaflex X use the same large 3-pin Lemo connector as Gold and Platinum conversion kits.
• The Panaflex X exceeds weight specifications for low-mode Steadicam configurations and should not be attempted in that setup, as the load can cause stage separation and equipment damage.
• A variant called the 'flying X' existed with a lighter weight profile due to the absence of a fixed side viewfinder, though its current availability is unclear.
• Confusion exists between different Panaflex X variants regarding exact weight and capabilities, with some operators reporting specifications closer to lightweight cameras while others describe weights approaching Gold conversion specifications.

Depends on

• The discussion references camera variants from around 2004 with uncertain current availability.
• Operator experience with the Panaflex X appears limited, with one participant noting they had not flown one for approximately ten years at the time of posting.
• The original job assignment mentioned a Panaflex X but the actual camera delivered was a Lightweight II, creating uncertainty about which model's characteristics actually apply to the operator's situation.
• No definitive confirmation exists regarding whether the flying X variant still exists or what its exact specifications were.

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