What the thread found

• A Red Epic can be mounted on a Steadicam Flyer, but success depends on the specific Flyer model and its weight capacity.
• The Flyer LE has a weight limit that can accommodate a Red Epic with accessories, but it requires careful load planning and may result in being at or near maximum capacity.
• Powering camera and accessories through the sled is a recommended approach to manage power distribution on the rig.
• A Red Epic configuration with an LCD monitor, Zeiss Standard lenses, LMB5 follow focus, 90wh V-lock battery, BFD, Decimator, Lockit receiver, and Teradek Bolt transmitter worked on a Flyer LE but was not ideal operationally.
• When mounting multiple powered accessories on the Flyer, battery placement and cable routing become critical constraints that may force compromises between optimal weight distribution and functional power access.

Depends on

• The feasibility and performance depend on which Flyer model is being used.
• The setup described was reported as functional but not operationally ideal.
• Detailed weight specifications and performance characteristics for other Flyer models are not provided in the discussion.
• The thread does not specify whether the configuration was suitable for handheld operation duration or only for brief shots.

Gear in this thread

Moduluscatalog, BFD

Parts

Follow Focus

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