What the thread found

• A lightweight camera can be balanced on a Steadicam by attaching additional weight to the sled using a weight plate or practice cage
• Weight plates mount to the sled using the same 1/4-20 threaded hole that would normally accept a camera, and the camera then mounts to the weight plate
• Weight plates typically feature multiple mounting holes to provide flexibility in camera positioning and balancing
• DSLR cages and baseplates designed for stabilization rigs can serve the dual purpose of adding weight and providing accessory mounting points

Depends on

• The advice is specific to adding weight through plates and cages; other methods may exist but are not discussed
• Experience mentioned is limited to one user's use with a specific camera model

Parts

Base Plate

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