What the thread found

• An F900 with Pro35 adapter, mattebox, prime lens, follow focus system, and external video transmitter (CanaTrans) weighs approximately 18.5 kg, requiring additional counterweight at the sled base when mounted on an Archer sled.
• The gimbal weight capacity is the actual limiting factor in steadicam configurations, not the arm itself, and exceeds payload capabilities even when the camera setup appears balanced.
• Systems approaching or exceeding the 22.5 kg weight limit of a G-50 gimbal will fly but performance degrades, with visible arm sag occurring when the operator positions the camera higher.
• F900R models require an internal downconvert board for proper output to standard definition monitors and video control systems.
• Testing the complete rigged camera setup on location before production is essential to verify weight distribution and performance on the specific gimbal model being used.

Depends on

• Data from 2008 reflects equipment specifications from that era.
• Weight figures based on single test case with specific component selection (Hytron 50 battery, CanaTrans transmitter).
• Gimbal weight limit discussion references G-50 and G-70 models without comprehensive data for other gimbal variants.
• No comprehensive weight specifications provided for F900, Pro35, or prime lens individually.

Gear in this thread

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Parts

Follow Focus

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