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Master Arm payload capacity and adjustability

What the thread found

  • The Master Arm can support approximately 65 pounds at maximum before detuning and around 37 pounds at minimum, providing a roughly 25-pound adjustment range.
  • Actual camera payload capacity depends on subtracting the weight of the sled and batteries from the total arm capacity.
  • Payload availability increases when using lighter modern components like current lithium-ion batteries and compact monitors compared to older heavy nickel-cadmium batteries and larger monitors.

Depends on

  • The exact specifications were noted informally rather than from official documentation.
  • Payload capacity varies based on configuration choices including sled type, battery system, and monitor weight.
  • Information is from 2016 and may not reflect current product specifications.

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