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Upgrading an SK2 steadicam rig from a green CRT monitor to a color display
18 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- A color monitor upgrade on an SK2 can be accomplished but requires significant custom modification work.
- Replacing the monitor arm with a SACHTLER bracket is one official option, though it costs around $800 before adding the monitor itself.
- An alternative approach involves building a custom aluminum tubing arm using the existing post clamp and attaching a ball joint for the new monitor.
- Custom monitor arms can be constructed more cheaply than commercial solutions by using aluminum tubing, drilled mounting plates, and salvaged components like ball joints from old LCD monitor arms.
- Internal wiring for power and video lines can be integrated into a custom-built monitor arm.
- Upgrading to an Archer Sled base instead of modifying the SK2 can provide both a new monitor solution and additional upgrades like video lines, power improvements, and battery mounts.
Depends on
- The modification requires specialized skills and significant hands-on work rather than simple installation.
- Exact cost savings from DIY approaches versus commercial solutions are not quantified in the thread.
- No confirmation is provided that the suggested upgrades have actually been completed successfully on an SK2.
- The referenced Archer Sled base compatibility with SK2 posts is presented as theoretical rather than proven.