Avx mount weight capacity

[Shaun Sr]

How much weight has been put on these. My stuff is gonna weigh about 30 lbs with the included counterweight. But I would have to add another counter weight to balance it and that takes it to about 40 total pounds. And it says the max is 30lbs online. Can I push it that much.  Not like I have alot of choice right now

 

[dobblob]

I loaded mine up with 30 lbs of imaging gear plus the two 12 lb counterweights and succeeded with well guided images at 1200 mm. (150 mm f 8 OG)

I did no damage but the whole operation just "felt risky". It was very sensitive to wind and I had to keep a continual eye on tripod and other clashes.

I didn't keep the configuration for long.I was soon nervous enough to make it all a lot easier by getting a SW 80 mm ED f7.5.

So yes it works at 30 lb but I wouldn't like to say how long for.....