What the thread found

• The Steadicam Zephyr HD can potentially work with an Arri Alexa camera, but the camera configuration must be heavily stripped down to minimize weight for the stabilizer to handle it effectively.
• The Zephyr HD arm post diameter is 0.5 inches, which differs from the Alexa's standard mounting interface and requires an adapter to achieve compatibility.

Depends on

• The discussion references previous forum threads suggesting this topic had been covered before, but no definitive technical specifications or weight limits are provided.
• Replacing the Steadicam arm with a gold spring arm is mentioned as a possibility but no confirmation of compatibility or suitability is given.
• The camera configuration requirements are described vaguely as 'very stripped down' without specifying which components need removal or what the resulting weight limit would be.

Gear in this thread

Zephyrcatalog

Parts

Arm Post

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