2017From a Facebook group: The Steadicam Group
Low-mode brackets: depth extension to 200 mm and gimbal-like rotatable head options.
What the thread found
- Comparable solutions have been in use for years: a modified PRO post combined with a Jerry Hill low-mode bracket achieves very low camera positions without extending the post, and operators report this setup as safe and stable.
- Alternative bracket designs include J-brackets, V-brackets, and adapters that fit over the post diameter of larger arms such as the Master-Arm.
- Rotating bearing assemblies mounted within the post support rotatable low-mode variants that allow the camera head to rotate freely or lock in position.
- One manufacturer offered test samples to determine the optimal bracket length for their application.
- The presented concept was designed as an accessory for an upcoming arm model and was planned for revision based on user feedback.
Depends on
- Optimal length and design depend on intended arm model and camera weight range.
Parts
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