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Operating a RED camera on a V-25 steadicam arm
18 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- A RED camera with sled weighing 32 pounds can be successfully flown on a V-25 arm, leaving 8 pounds of capacity remaining.
- The V-25 arm is capable of handling up to 40 pounds total load including sled and camera, though manufacturer specifications state 26 pounds for camera weight alone.
- A RED camera mounted on a V-25 with monitor powered by attached battery produces usable video and performs smoothly without signs of overload.
Depends on
- This was a first flight test with limited evaluation period.
- Full rig was incomplete during initial testing, with converter equipment pending.
- Feedback is anecdotal from a single operator rather than comprehensive specifications testing.