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2025From a Facebook group: The Steadicam Group

Mounting a budget Shimbol monitor to a Steadicam® sled with integrated power and video cabling.

What the thread found

  • One operator retrofitted a Shimbol monitor with custom Yoke adapter brackets to attach it cleanly to the sled's monitor arm.
  • Power and video integration used a Gold-Mount battery plate with both power input and output, eliminating separate power and video cables.
  • A combined BNC/power cable runs to the monitor, reducing cable clutter compared to conventional dual-cable setups.
  • The Shimbol monitor has internal recording capability, which adds value despite its sub-$500 price point.
  • Another operator successfully uses the 5-inch Shimbol model as a low-mode monitor and reports satisfaction with its performance.
  • Consideration has been given to mounting the 7-inch Shimbol model at the bottom of the sled for additional monitoring options.

Parts

Low Mode

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