Steadicam operator experience with Panavision G2 conversion kit suitability and rental house communication issues

Gear

ZephyrCan I fly my Alexa or RED on a Zephyr?389

Master SeriesIs a used Master Series rig worth buying as a first big rig?191

BFDHow do I power my BFD receiver from my camera or sled?186

VoltCan I retrofit a Volt onto my existing sled or gimbal?168

ArtemisHow do I power my camera and accessories from an Artemis sled?166

MDRWhere can I mount my Preston MDR on my rig?143

ModulusIs there a Modulus option for HD wireless video?141

G-70Will my G-70 fit my vest, gimbal or sled?126

FI+ZCan I control iris and zoom wirelessly, not just focus?60

HU3Where can I get my HU3 repaired, refurbished or repainted?60

CineLiveHow do I pack and case my CineLive rig for transport?54

G-70XHow does the G-70X compare to Pro Titan, Xarm and other arms?46

Trinity 2Is Trinity 2 SUP 3.0 firmware safe to install or buggy?46

Ultra VestWhich vest should I choose for my body size, comfort and operator type?39

2008Cameras (Film/Video/HD) forum

18 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.

DisputedParticipants disagreed and reached no conclusion. Read the findings as positions, not as an answer.

The Panavision G2 with conversion kit presents significant operational challenges for steadicam work that may make it unsuitable for extended handheld camera operation.
Rental house sales representatives may contradict operator expertise regarding camera suitability, potentially undermining the operator's professional judgment on set.
When equipment disputes arise during production, payment deductions may be applied even when the operator declines to use equipment deemed operationally problematic.
Steadicam operators working with digital cinema cameras should specify single-piece or two-piece configuration modes to avoid operational conflicts.
Direct communication with rental house representatives about equipment concerns is preferable to resolving disputes through third-party accounts.

The account relies on hearsay about what a sales representative allegedly said, passed through multiple people rather than direct conversation.
The specific technical reasons for refusing the G2 reference external forum discussions not included in this thread.
No resolution was achieved in the original situation, leaving producer and operator with conflicting understandings of responsibility.
Other operators report differing experiences with the same equipment and rental house, suggesting context-dependent outcomes.