Anyone using a Steadicam Zephyr with a heavy setup?

[Dominik Bauch]

I've heard about people getting micro vibrations on the Steadicam Zephyr when using heavier cameras.
My rig would be around 19lb's max which is under the limit of 20 - 23lb's. Anyone using a Zephyr know if this would be an issue?

Also is the Aero 30 basically the same as a Zephyr? Wondering what the differences are real world as they share the same vest, arm and center post? Does the Zephyr have a smoother gimbal?

Any reservations about either rig apart from the payload limit?

Thanks!

 

[Dan Kanes]

If you're buying a new one - I would highly recommend the Aero 30 - newer technology, and I think improved. I've heard the Zephyr is pretty good too though.

 

[Simon Gentry]

Dominik no vibrations here - i have been using the aero 30 modified to carry the tilta gravity - it's amazing. as Dan said - go for the aero as it's the latest version/tech from tiffen/steadicam - also check out the connector to use with gimbals - for all bits and bobs in between i go to Pedro at cinemilled.com - let me know if you have any other questions