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Lightweight 19mm support rods for camera rigs
17 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Element Technica produces chromed aluminum 19mm rods in lengths from 3 to 24 inches that are lightweight and stiff enough to support zoom lenses and motors.
- Steel support rods for cameras are significantly heavier than aluminum or carbon fiber alternatives.
- Carbon fiber 19mm rods are available as an option to reduce overall rig weight compared to aluminum or steel.
- Aluminum 19mm rods can be manufactured using standard machining equipment like a lathe in custom sizes.
- Chamfered carbon fiber rods with thicker wall schedules resist flexing under motor torque.
Depends on
- One user's experience with RED cameras included factory steel rods described as heavy and very long.
- No comparative testing data provided on carbon fiber flex characteristics.
- Pricing information is limited and outdated from 2009.
- Specific details about the chamfered carbon fiber rod variant are incomplete.