What the thread found

• The ProVid arm has a maximum weight capacity of approximately 26 pounds
• A Panaflex Millennium equipped with cables, plates, 400 feet of film, clip-on matte box, and focus motor weighs around 31 pounds, exceeding the ProVid arm capacity
• A stripped-down Millennium XL might approach the ProVid weight limit but would still push the upper limits of the arm
• The ProVid arm performs best with lighter cameras such as the Sony F900R and cameras below that weight
• The ProVid arm may not have a standard socket block connection as original equipment, and pin connector configurations may represent a weaker structural point
• Rental rigs designed for full-size 35mm cameras are available through equipment rental companies as alternatives to attempting to overload a lightweight arm

Depends on

• The exact weight specifications of various Millennium configurations were not definitively established in the discussion
• No specific technical data was provided regarding the structural limits or engineering specifications of the ProVid arm
• The discussion does not address whether modifications to connect different socket types would change the arm's load capacity
• Experience reports were limited to individual users and may not represent comprehensive testing

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