2006Sled forum
Using Steadicam equipment with Sony F900 camera
20 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- The Sony F900 camera with video zoom lens, mattebox, converter box, and lens control motor typically weighs between 37 and 44 pounds depending on configuration and accessories
- An arm rated for approximately 45 pounds can support an F900 setup when the total system weight including sled and battery is considered
- Battery placement should be optimized by mounting batteries on the sled rather than on the camera body to better distribute weight
- The total weight to evaluate includes the camera, sled, monitor, and battery together, not just camera weight alone
- A Steadicam rig must be matched to camera weight across all components including arm, gimbal, and vest, as each has weight limitations
- EFP-style F900 configurations are lighter than full cine-style setups with additional accessories
- A lighter camera can have additional weight added to it, but a heavy camera cannot easily be made lighter by removing components
Depends on
- The weight varies significantly based on whether ENG-style or cine-style accessories are used
- ProVid system specifications for this application were not fully detailed
- Discussion focused on F900 and F900R models from approximately 2006
- Different production styles produce different configuration weights
- Individual experience may vary based on specific accessory combinations used