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Weight of a Panavision Gold camera configured for Steadicam use
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What the thread found
- A Panavision Gold in Steadicam configuration with lightweight components, clip-on magazine, motor, camera plates, bracket, and a 400-foot magazine loaded with film weighs approximately 33 to 37 pounds.
- The same camera setup can reach 40 to 46 pounds depending on configuration choices and lens selection.
- Mounting a Panavision Gold on a full studio rig setup without Steadicam adaptation requires significant physical effort and endurance.
Depends on
- Weight varies based on specific component choices such as magazine type, motor count, and accessories used.
- Figures cited were recalled from memory and reference materials rather than precision scale measurements.
- The lightest configuration described excluded a lens, so actual shooting weight would be higher.