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The Steadicam arm supports the weight of the Axis system, while helping isolate the camera from the
operator’s movements, and facilitates booming up and down. The lifting strength of the arm is adjustable to
accommodate a wide range in payload, but the adjustment knobs can only be turned with the arm loaded.
Here are the general components of the A30 arm:
NOTE: Refer to the user guides at Tiffen.com for additional details, instructions for swapping sides, and
warnings for the use of A-series arms. Always keep your ngers out of the arm sections when it’s loaded!
Release pin
Side-to-side adjuster wheels
Socket pin
Forearm section
Upper arm section
Springs
Arm post
Double action hinges
Lift adjusters
Arm socket
The Steadicam arm