Managing weight limitations on a Flyer LE steadicam with a heavy camera

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2009Steadi-Newbies forum

17 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.

A Flyer LE model 24 steadicam has a payload capacity of 8 to 15 pounds.
Weight can be reduced by removing the camera's built-in battery and viewfinder, which are among the heaviest removable components.
Additional weight comes from accessories like remote focus motors, wireless microphone receivers, lens choices, and matte boxes.
Balancing the rig with multiple batteries distributed along the post can help manage total weight distribution.

The Panasonic camera weight cited was 10.5 lbs, but the original weight issue with this specific camera on this specific rig was not fully resolved in the thread.
No definitive hardware upgrades were identified or confirmed.
The thread does not provide the actual total weight being used or confirm whether suggested modifications would bring the setup within acceptable limits.