2009Steadi-Newbies forum
Weight plates for Steadicam Flyer stabilization
17 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Weight plates can be clamped onto camera support rods to add mass for stabilization, similar to using antlers on the rig.
- Using 1.25 kilogram gym weight plates on either side of the camera rods provides stabilization and helps with triangulation of the support structure.
- A quick and inexpensive weight plate solution involves finding scrap steel pieces and having holes drilled through the center, which costs around twenty dollars and takes minimal time.
- Ankle weights securely fastened to the camera handle can improve rig stability and handling.
- Commercial weight plates in six and a half to eleven pound sizes are available for purchase and have been tested in the field on production shoots including stunt work.
Depends on
- The wobble issue mentioned suggests that initial designs may need refinement.
- Solutions described are specific to the Flyer camera support system.
- Availability of commercial plates depends on marketplace listings and individual sellers.