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SMOOTH OPERATOR The Steadicam G-70x2 Arm boasts enhanced features and precise engineering for efficient operation
TIFFEN STEADICAM G-70x2 ARM K nown for bringing films such as Rocky and The Shining to life, the Steadicam was originally developed to stabilise handheld shots. Now, with five decades of experience and input from operators, the new Steadicam G-70x2 Arm has arrived. Specially configured for today’s most intuitive camera stabilisation, it offers the latest engineering and component technology. The G-70 line owes its success to its twist-resistant core design architecture. This combines with carefully selected materials and corrective coatings, all of which add strength, durability and – most importantly – stability. An improvement THE G-70x2 INCLUDES features and functions THAT GREATLY enhance reliability ”
on the industry-standard G-70x arm, the G-70x2 includes features and functions – like iso-elastic performance and geo- spring geometry – that greatly enhance reliability, safety and set-up speed. Able to lift loads between 5.9kg to 31.8kg, the G-70x2 offers a 73.7cm boom range and numerous operating updates. The system includes a dual-bearing mounted arm post with no-tools- needed rotational locking and drag control, translating to quick adjustability even when changing posts. The G-70x2 also includes a pivoting steel socket block, eliminating the flex found in traditional rod ends for more precise sled positioning, enabling faster set-ups and smoother adjustments. From a safety perspective, it also prevents the operator
from unintentionally overextending the rod ends. The G-70x2 sports a sleeker design than its predecessor, with low-profile arm links making it less intrusive to operators. FlySteadicam is also smoother thanks to the low-friction pivot point bearings, updated arm bumper design and more ergonomic, rubber-gripped, easy-turn knobs. Lastly, the popular kick-back link now includes multi-position adjustability, allowing operators to place the arm in the most convenient position – whether front- or back-mounted. The Steadicam Zephyr Volt is coming later this spring, supporting three-axis stabilisation assist.
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