What the thread found

• The SK2 uses a dovetail plate to attach the camera to the rig, not a docking bracket (which is the stand used to hold the rig when not wearing it).
• Modern dovetail plates from newer Steadicam models may not be compatible with the SK2.
• A Zephyr camera plate can physically fit into an SK2 dovetail slot after removing a safety screw, but the SK2's rack and pinion fore-aft balance control system will not work with the Zephyr plate design.
• A Flyer dovetail plate is reported to fit the SK2, though it is expensive and may require special order.
• When using an incompatible modern plate on an SK2, balancing the rig becomes challenging and consultation with the manufacturer is recommended.

Depends on

• The Zephyr plate compatibility is based on one person's experience with an older SK2 model.
• Exact fit and functionality of other model plates with SK2 remains unconfirmed for most options.
• The Flyer plate fit is mentioned but not verified with detailed experience.
• This discussion does not address whether other function aspects are affected by using incompatible plates.

Gear in this thread

Zephyrcatalog

Parts

Dovetail Plate, Docking Bracket

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