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• La cámara Panaglide solo pesaba aproximadamente 15 libras sin película ni lente, lo que lo convierte en una de las opciones de cámara de sonido más ligeras disponibles en ese momento.
• Totalmente cargado con sled, lente y cámara, el Panaglide pesaba entre 60 a 65 libras según la experiencia del operador.
• El Panaglide utilizó un diseño de brazo de choque de gas en prototipos tempranos para evitar la violación de patentes, pero esto resultó problemático y fue reemplazado posteriormente por una versión cargada de primavera.
• The production version featured advanced cable management with a single fiberglass post containing eight-pin Lemo connectors that carried camera power, accessory power, and video signal from sled base to camera.
• The system included a motorized follow focus bundle with focus and iris motors that could be attached to the camera, powered independently through the post cable.
• The Panaglide vest and arm design were reported by multiple operators to be uncomfortable and problematic, leading Panavision to discontinue them and instead offer Cinema Products vests and arms for rental.
• The prototype used on Halloween featured a large video tap box mounted on the camera door, later replaced with a smaller Sony tap in production models.
• Operators frequently adapted their own Cinema Products gimbals to use with the Panaglide sled rather than relying on the proprietary gimbal.
• The 24-volt battery system was considered an advantage of the Panaglide design compared to other options available at that time.

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• Weight specifications from 2003 forum post lack clarity on whether they include sled, lens, and battery components.
• Information about early prototype versus production model specifications is mixed in available accounts.
• Panavision reportedly destroyed the Panaglide sleds after discontinuing the system, limiting documentation.
• Most detailed technical information comes from one operator's recollection rather than official manufacturer specifications.
• The exact timeline and details of patent disputes with Cinema Products are not fully documented in this discussion.

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