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Balancing and equipping a magiqcam steadicam rig with monitor and battery
20 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- A magiqcam rig can achieve stable shots comparable to more expensive rigs when properly balanced with monitor and battery weight.
- The Xenarc 700V 7-inch LCD monitor offers higher resolution than most sub-HD monitors at a lower price point because it is marketed for automotive use rather than professional video.
- Mounting two batteries on the rig simultaneously can improve stability through added weight distribution.
- Velcro can be used to secure both monitor and batteries to the rig frame.
- Adding monitor and battery components requires custom mounting solutions and wiring not provided by the rig manufacturer.
Depends on
- The magiqcam rig discussed is an older model from around 2006.
- Monitor recommendations focus on non-HD options available at that time; HD monitors were significantly more expensive.
- Battery mounting and electrical integration requires custom work specific to individual rig configurations.
- The original poster had not yet acquired or tested the monitor and battery additions, so balance results were not confirmed.