2013Brackets/Widgets forum
Compatibility of Steadicam clip-on weights with third-party monitor brackets
13 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
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