Steadicam Stabilizer System Comparison Chart

SKU

JR "lite"

Steadicam JR

Mini

SK2

Construction

Carbon Fiber
/ Polycarbonate Composyite

Carbon Fiber
/ Polycarbonate Composyite

Aircraft
Aluminum

Carbon Fiber
and aircraft aluminum

Load Capacity

2 to 4 lbs

2 to 4 lbs

5-15 lbs

9-19 lbs

Vest

Optional

Optional

Lightweight
Mini Vest

Lightweight
SK2 Vest

Arm

Optional

Optional

Iso-Elastic Arm

Iso-Elastic Arm

Sled

Adjustable

Adjustable

Adjustable

Adjustable

Head Assembly / Top Stage

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Quick Release

No

No

Yes

Yes

Docking Bracket

N/A

N/A

Yes

Yes

Dovetail Plate

No -
camera mounts
directly to stage

No -
camera mounts
directly to stage

Yes

Yes

Gimbal

Fluid low friction

Fluid low friction

Low mass 3 axis
with fingertip control

Low mass 3 axis
with fingertip control

Dynamic Spin

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Post

N/A

N/A

Non-Telescoping

Non-Telescoping

Monitor

No monitor -
Use with cameras
with Flip-out monitor

2.9" Hi-Res
Color TFT LCD

4" Active Matrix
LCD Color

3.5" CRT
with 4:3 Aspect Ratio

Battery

N/A

4 "C" Type

Anton Bauer,
PAG, NP1
or IDX V-Mount

Anton Bauer,
PAG, NP1
or IDX V-Mount

Battery Mount

N/A

Two "C" Cell
Battery holders

Anton Bauer,
PAG, NP1
or IDX V-Mount

Anton Bauer,
PAG, NP1
or IDX V-Mount

Optional Accessories

Offset Adapter

Offset Adapter

Low Mode Kit (bracket or cage), Vehicle Mount

Low Mode Kit (included),
Vehicle Mount (Optional)

Weight

1lb. 8oz

2lbs. 4oz

Approx. 4 lbs

Approx. 9 lbs

Included Accessories

Docking Stand
(for Balance only)
Travel Case

Docking Stand
(for Balance only),
PD-150 Weight kit,
Travel case, "Obie" light

Docking Stand,
Tiffen SteadiStand,
Travel case

Docking Stand,
Tiffen SteadiStand,
Travel case