What the thread found

• The Aero 30 sled has a recommended operating weight of 20 pounds and maximum capacity of 30 pounds, with the 20-pound limit applying to the entire package including camera, batteries, and accessories for safe operation.
• An Alexa 35 requires 24-volt power which the Aero 30 does not natively provide, necessitating an onboard battery mounted on the sled that adds significant weight to the camera package.
• The camera batteries designed for the Alexa 35 use different mount types than typical sled batteries, requiring careful planning to ensure proper balance and counterweight configuration.
• Atlas Orion anamorphic lenses weigh between 5 and 7 pounds each while the Alexa 35 camera body weighs approximately 7 to 8 pounds, both critical factors when calculating total package weight.
• Testing the complete rigged camera package weight before production is essential to confirm the system remains within safe operating limits.
• Operating the gimbal on smaller rigs requires heightened attention as the gimbal, bolts, and bearings are proportionally smaller and more vulnerable than on larger systems, making it necessary to keep one hand ready to catch the rig if mechanical failure occurs.
• Limited post extension options for achieving high or low camera angles become a constraint when the rig approaches maximum weight capacity.

Depends on

• The specific power solution and adapter requirements for the Alexa 35 on the Aero 30 were not fully resolved in the discussion.
• The actual tested weight range for successful Aero 30 operation with Alexa cameras appears to be close to or at maximum limits based on reported field experience with similar rigs.
• Success depends heavily on the specific rigging choices made, particularly regarding battery selection and mounting configuration.
• Insurance coverage verification is necessary before attempting this configuration with an expensive camera body.

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