George Jacob

Hey Judy, Couldn't resist, could you! Welcome anyway.

Hi Group, Thanks for all the replies on the weight issue. We have two varying answers/opinions/understandings now. One says the total weight that includes what goes on the top and bottom and the other which says just the top weight. Is this forum 'looked at' by anyone from Tiffen or Steadicam itself? Perhaps they can throw some definitive light on the matter? They could tell us how much more we can max out on this front without harming the rig itself. Best, George PS Wow, we got it balanced dynamically too, yesterday! I mean perfectly. But I still can't figure how how we did it! I did have a look at all those maths formulae.... never understood a word. I went to school too long ago!

Thanks Janice. I can see that you are a 'steadi' veteran and do spend time and efforts to help out many on this forum. God Bless. George

Hi Folks, I weighed the Sony EX3 with a 'large sized' camera battery and the weights on the rig. It comes to around 5.6 kgs! This is around 2 lbs or a little more than a kilo over what the company says it should carry - which is 4.5 kg or 10 lbs. If I put a smaller battery on the camera it still comes to 5.2 kgs. Can the gimbal take this without developing cracks and breaking off eventually? Quite concerned. Looking for advice from the collective experience and wisdom of this forum. Thanks, George PS The rig in question is the Pilot.

Hi Folks, I am the newbie on the list. New owner of a Pilot as well. How easy is it to strap on the pilot for someone like me who has a slender frama but a good pot belly? I have just tried it on once and, yes it is a challenge as the front part is straight and not curved to fit bellys like mine! (And I am using the rig with an EX3.) Any advice will help. Thanks and Happy Easter to those celebrating. George