2020Steadi-Newbies forum
Monitor mounting solutions for Steadicam Solo rigs
What the thread found
- A wooden arm designed for cameras can be attached to the Steadicam Solo's balancing wings using the 1/4-20 stud or nut that comes with the weight system to hold a monitor.
- Budget-friendly monitors like those from Ikan work well for Steadicam operating, and recorders like the Atomos Ninja Flame can serve dual purposes as both monitor and recording device.
- Adding a monitor to a Solo rig requires counterbalancing weights on the opposite side, and operators may need to use a vest and arm support rather than relying on hand strength alone.
- HDMI cable routing from camera to monitor can be run along the Steadicam post, though keeping it clear of the gimbal handle requires careful cable management.
- Opening the Steadicam Solo's internal structure to route video connectors carries risk of damaging clamps or other components.
- Wireless video transmission was not explored in this discussion as operators used wired HDMI connections.
Depends on
- The Solo lacks built-in power and video connections at the bottom rail, limiting standard mounting options.
- Cable routing solutions shown worked with specific camera and monitor combinations using HDMI.
- No definitive solution for internal cable routing was confirmed, as participants avoided modifying the Solo's post structure.
- The discussion involved prosumer cameras and camcorders rather than cinema cameras.