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Adding weight to a Steadicam AXIS when camera package is too light
What the thread found
- The Steadicam AXIS has a maximum camera payload of 20 pounds, not a minimum requirement.
- Accessory mounts such as V-mounts, gold mounts, mattebox, and sharkfin attachments can increase the total mass and inertia of a camera package to help achieve proper balance on an underslung steadicam rig.
- Dedicated weight plates designed for steadicam sleds are available through specialized vendors.
Depends on
- The user needed approximately 8 to 9 additional pounds to reach proper operating specifications with a specific camera model.
- Recommendations focused on practical accessories rather than tested weight plate solutions.