What the thread found

• The pin connecting the arm to the male socket on a Steadicam Zephyr can be sourced from McMaster Carr as an aftermarket replacement
• A suitable replacement pin has approximately 1/4 inch outer diameter and 4 inches length
• Aftermarket pins with push-button and multiple ball detents are available and perform better than the original single-ball stock pins

Depends on

• Measurements were recalled from memory and not definitively verified in the thread
• The specific McMaster Carr part number provided was linked but thread does not confirm it was actually used successfully

Gear in this thread

Zephyrcatalog

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