What the thread found

• Operators unanimously advised against over-tightening the gimbal saddle clamp, even when mounting heavy cameras.
• One operator reported breaking the clamp on an older Steadicam® Master Series sled by over-tightening during setups with payloads up to approximately 20 kg.
• The Calicocam V18 2.0 was identified as the sled in question.
• Over-tightening the saddle clamp can cause structural damage to the clamp and potentially the center post.

Depends on

• Sled model and age affect clamp durability and safe tightening limits.
• Camera payload weight up to 20 kg was mentioned in the failure case.

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