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Selecting Your Steadicam

The most important factor to consider when selecting a Steadicam is the weight of the camera and accessories you wish to use with the Steadicam. Using a Steadicam for a load outside its recommended weight range will result in poor performance.

How to Determine the Load:

  1. Remove all batteries from your camera. The Steadicam battery will provide power to your camera. 
  2. Place the camera and all accessories you intend to use on a scale and determine the weight.
  3. Use the Chart below to link to the Steadicam(s) that can be used for your desired load. You can also download our pdf Steadicam Comparison Chart (Archer2 - Ultra2). or Steadicam Comparison Chart (Merlin - FlyerLE).

 

Steadicam System Load in lbs. Load in Kg.

Steadicam Merlin  

0.5 - 5.0

0.2 - 2.2

Steadicam Merlin Arm & Vest

0.5 - 7.5

0.2 - 3.4

Pilot

2.0 -10.0

0.9 - 4.5

Scout

5.0 -18.0

2.27 - 8.2

Zephyr

9.0 -23.0

4.00- 10.4

FLYER-LE Series

5.0 -20.0

2.27 - 9.1

Archer 2

10.0 - 26.0

4.5 - 11.8

Archer 2 SE, Archer 2S

10.0 - 30.0

4.5 - 13.6

Clipper 324

10.0 - 35.0

4.5 - 16.0

Phantom

20.0 - 48.0

9.1 - 22.0

Ultra2

20.0 - 48.0

9.1 - 22.0

Ultra2 C

20.0 - 48.0

9.1 - 22.0

     
     
     
 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

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