Weight of FS7 with V-lock adapter and V-lock? at DVinfo.net

Adrian Price · September 5th, 2015, 02:07 AM

Hey all

Sorry for this mind-numbingly boring question, but I'm trying to calculate some load options for a light weight tripod using the FS7.

Does anyone have an idea of how heavy a package is with the FS7, with the 28-135mm f/4 G OSS Lens, v-lock adapter and attached v-lock would be?

Thanks in advance!

Adrian.

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Dave Sperling · September 5th, 2015, 11:21 AM

One company I work with has a couple of FS7's, configured with prores backs, A-B adapters and Bauer lithium batteries.
With the 28-135 I prefer the Sachtler 8 head to the Sachtler 6. If I want to use a long lens (such as a 70-200) I'll opt for something heavier (like a Video 18) if anything critical is happening at the long end.

One issue with the small heads and a big battery / plus wireless receivers / plus a monitor or other stuff on the back -- the counter-weight distribution may require an offset to get the camera balanced properly -- especially if you switch to a small prime lens.

September 5th, 2015, 02:07 AM	#1
Adrian Price Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 29	Weight of FS7 with V-lock adapter and V-lock? Hey all Sorry for this mind-numbingly boring question, but I'm trying to calculate some load options for a light weight tripod using the FS7. Does anyone have an idea of how heavy a package is with the FS7, with the 28-135mm f/4 G OSS Lens, v-lock adapter and attached v-lock would be? Thanks in advance! Adrian. contact@adrianprice.net.au adrianprice.net.au

September 5th, 2015, 11:21 AM	#2
Dave Sperling Major Player Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tinton Falls, NJ Posts: 780	Re: Weight of FS7 with V-lock adapter and V-lock? One company I work with has a couple of FS7's, configured with prores backs, A-B adapters and Bauer lithium batteries. With the 28-135 I prefer the Sachtler 8 head to the Sachtler 6. If I want to use a long lens (such as a 70-200) I'll opt for something heavier (like a Video 18) if anything critical is happening at the long end. One issue with the small heads and a big battery / plus wireless receivers / plus a monitor or other stuff on the back -- the counter-weight distribution may require an offset to get the camera balanced properly -- especially if you switch to a small prime lens.