What the thread found

• The Flyer LE dovetail plate is compatible with the Flyer LE and Archer 2 plates and can support an Alexa if properly configured with a lightweight lens setup and powered through the post
• A custom anti-vibration bracket from cam-jam can be mounted on existing dovetail plates without raising the camera height, making it suitable for compact rigs
• The BPA-1 bridge plate adapter is not recommended for Flyer rigs because its offset mounting holes and camera height increase prevent proper contact with extended dovetail plates
• Exceeding approximately 19-20 pounds on a Flyer sled risks damaging the side-to-side adjustment mechanism and increases vibration, even though some operators have temporarily pushed this limit
• Camera mounting height significantly affects gimbal performance on compact rigs, and even small increases in plate thickness can impact the critical gimbal-to-lens distance relationship

Depends on

• Experience described is primarily with Flyer and Flyer LE rigs, which may not apply to other steadicam models
• Weight capacity recommendations are based on user experience rather than official manufacturer specifications
• Contact with certain manufacturers mentioned in the thread was unsuccessful or unanswered, limiting verification of product specifications
• The technical claims about camera height effects and structural damage are based on individual user experience and observation rather than documented testing

Parts

Dovetail Plate, Docking Ring

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