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Optimal rail length selection for Flyer-LE when mounting Sony EX3 with additional accessories
18 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Sixty centimeter rails on a Flyer-LE can create practical difficulties when transitioning between different shooting positions during a take
- Position changes that require the operator to move from forward-facing to backward-facing configurations become more cumbersome when rails extend significantly beyond the back of the rig
Depends on
- The concern applies specifically to dynamic shots where the camera must rapidly transition between different body positions
- The original inquiry involved a Sony EX3 with Brevis 35mm adaptor and relay, but the specific weight and balance impact of these components on rail length practicality was not fully explored
- The discussion does not address whether 60cm rails would be problematic in stationary or slower-paced shooting scenarios