What the thread found

• The Zephyr/Flyer male socket block pin measures approximately 1/2 inch (12.7mm) in diameter and roughly 1.65 inches (42.0mm) in length.
• The Flyer vest becomes uncomfortable when operating near the upper end of its payload range around 19 pounds of camera payload, which corresponds to approximately 25-28 pounds of total lift capacity.
• The Zephyr vest is significantly more comfortable than the Flyer vest for comparable operations.
• Tiffen advertises net camera capacity rather than total arm lift, and the stated lower weight limit of 2 pounds for Flyer arms is impractical without a weight plate, with realistic minimum net camera weight around 5 pounds.
• The Proaim 7000 arm resembles the Zephyr/Flyer design more closely than the G-series arm design.
• A Flycam system arm can potentially be adapted to work with a Tiffen vest through modifications such as milling the socket post or replacing it with appropriate parts.

Depends on

• Socket block measurements were taken with inexpensive calipers so accuracy may vary.
• Flycam system lift capacity specifications of 2 to 20 pounds are considered unreliable based on field experience.
• Socket compatibility requires careful mechanical adaptation and does not guarantee reliable performance.
• The Proaim 7000 arm specifications and rated lift capacity could not be independently verified in the discussion.

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Zephyrcatalog, G-70catalog

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