What the thread found

• Even when using lighter prosumer cameras like DSLRs, the total package weight including professional accessories and lenses typically reaches 15-20 pounds, which approaches or exceeds the capacity of small stabilization rigs
• High-quality cinema lenses cannot be made significantly lighter, so lens weight will continue to constrain the minimum viable weight for professional camera packages
• Professional 3D setups currently require heavy rigs with dual cameras, and this requirement limits the shift toward smaller equipment
• Market demand in some regions has shifted toward smaller camera packages and lighter rigs due to budget constraints in local production markets
• Feature film and TV production still predominantly uses cameras over 20 pounds and is unlikely to change substantially in the near term
• Accessories such as matte boxes, focus systems, batteries, transmitters, and filter systems add approximately 5-6 pounds minimum to any camera setup
• As camera sensor technology improves and digital chip quality advances, the weight limit for professional work will stabilize at a certain threshold rather than continuing to decrease indefinitely

Depends on

• Discussion occurred in 2010, before major developments in mirrorless camera technology and lighter cinema lens designs
• Observations reflect specific regional markets and production types; trends may differ by geography and industry sector
• Some participants expressed personal preferences based on their experience with older film camera equipment, which may not reflect broader industry standards
• 3D production methods discussed reflect techniques from that era and may not apply to current stereoscopic approaches

Gear in this thread

MDR, BFD

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