What the thread found

• A motorized gimbal mounted on a vest and arm system becomes significantly more fatiguing to operate than a traditional Steadicam sled because the gimbal's larger footprint prevents holding it close to the body, creating an unbalanced load on the operator

Depends on

• Experience limited to demonstration and trade show use rather than production work
• The Steadimate vest paired with an Exovest was noted as best for eliminating footsteps but was slightly more tiring than regular Steadicam operation
• Anti-gravity rigs showed improved boom range but had difficulties eliminating footsteps and were cumbersome on practical sets with low ceilings and doorways
• EasyRig made footstep elimination difficult and was unsuitable for tall operators due to height constraints
• Load capacity and weight limits vary depending on specific vest and arm combination used

Gear in this thread

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