Feasibility of flying an SDX900 camcorder with Pro 35 lens adapter on a Steadicam SK2

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2004Cameras (Film/Video/HD) forum

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The SDX900 camcorder weighs approximately 30 pounds with lens, battery and follow focus equipment
An SDX900 with Pro 35 adapter and Cooke S4 lens totals around 8.4 to 10.85 kilograms, approaching or exceeding the SK2's rated capacity of 8.6 kilograms
The SK2 has a weight capacity of 9 to 19 pounds, making a fully equipped SDX900 setup potentially unsafe
A wireless lens control system is necessary when using the Pro 35 adapter, as there is no automatic focus mode and the system requires constant adjustment
Flying the camera wide open was required during actual production due to weight constraints
The SDX900 battery consumption is notably fast, especially when powering auxiliary equipment from Steadicam batteries
A dual-arm Steadicam setup or upgrading to a ProVid arm with greater capacity may be necessary for this camera configuration
Using a ProVid arm requires adding counterweight to the sled due to the increased post length

The thread discusses a specific 2004 production with undefined final accessories and exact weight distribution
Actual experience comes from working on one feature film, which may not represent all usage scenarios
Pricing and rental availability information is specific to 2004 and a particular region
No consensus on whether adding bottom weights adequately addresses the balance and safety concerns
The original poster did not provide final outcome of their specific shooting situation