What the thread found

• A Moviecam SL with video tap, optical finder, 50mm lens, grip, handle, and base plate weighs approximately 13.4 pounds ready to shoot
• The Moviecam SL requires 24V power and cannot be powered by onboard batteries like some other film cameras
• A Glidecam V25 has a 25-pound total weight capacity and is designed for 12V cameras
• Operating a 24V camera on a 12V-rated steadicam rig requires an external battery tether or significant rig modifications
• Testing a camera on the actual rig at a rental facility before a shoot is advisable to determine practical feasibility
• Some Moviecam Compact models may support 12V operation, though this information was not confirmed for the SL model

Depends on

• The thread discusses a specific 2008 setup with particular equipment that may no longer be current
• No definitive answer was reached regarding modifications or workarounds for the voltage mismatch
• The shoot ultimately did not use the steadicam due to unrelated safety concerns, so the proposed setup was never tested in practice

Parts

Base Plate

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