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Compatibility of Steadicam clip-on weights with third-party monitor brackets

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What the thread found

  • Steadicam clip-on weights are designed for 0.625 diameter rods but can be adapted for other rod sizes with modifications
  • Weights designed for 0.625 inch rods may work on 15mm rods with a layer of gaffer tape as a shim
  • Weights designed for 0.625 inch rods require a metal plate approximately 0.125 inches thick or additional tape or rubber to work on 0.500 diameter rods
  • Monitor rod weights come in two different widths, with one version specifically designed for monitor rods and another for battery rods
  • Steadicam clip-on weights can be used independently with a 1/4-20 thread connection and can be stacked together

Depends on

  • The specific compatibility with XCS and Sachtler brackets mentioned in the question was not directly confirmed in the response
  • The discussion focuses on rod diameter compatibility but does not address other mounting considerations
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