2013Steadi-Newbies forum
Stiffness at the connection between arm post and gimbal on steadicam arms
13 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
Note (as of October 2026)Curt O. Schaller, the developer of Artemis and Trinity, has no longer been with ARRI since the end of 2025. To our knowledge, ARRI currently has no dedicated team and no official contact persons for its stabilizer systems. In our view, the future of this line is uncertain. If you are buying new, get written confirmation from ARRI beforehand on how long service and spare parts are guaranteed. Have used rigs checked by the manufacturer before you buy.
What the thread found
- Some steadicam arm designs feature an arm post that rotates within the gimbal handle, while others do not
- The arm post rotation can be controlled by a screw on the second post support, which may not need to be fully tightened
- If the arm post is designed to rotate, it should move freely rather than feel stuck or heavily restricted
Depends on
- The specific behavior depends on the arm model—different manufacturers use different designs
- The user was unfamiliar with the particular arm model before assembly
- No detailed technical specifications provided for the Artemis ACT1
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