SmartSystem ArmX1Lite
Key Features:
- 14kg (30lbs) Payload
- Patented Design
- Ultra-Lightweight (3.5kg/7.7lbs)
- DynaSpring Technology
- Upgradeable to ArmX1Lite+
- Universal Compatibility
Description
SmartSystem ArmX1Lite: Engineered for Lightweight Excellence
The SmartSystem ArmX1Lite is a precision-engineered camera stabilization arm designed for filmmakers who prioritize lightweight and agile setups. It represents a streamlined approach to professional stabilization, offering a balance of performance and affordability.
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Lightweight Design:
- Milled from aeronautical aluminum, shot-peened, and hard anodized, resulting in a total weight of only 3.5kg (7.7lbs).
- This makes it one of the most compact and lightweight stabilization arms on the market.
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DynaSpring Technology:
- Equipped with SmartSystem’s patented DynaSpring Technology, which dynamically adapts the spring response throughout the boom range, ensuring smooth and consistent stabilization.
- Equipped with SmartSystem’s patented DynaSpring Technology, which dynamically adapts the spring response throughout the boom range, ensuring smooth and consistent stabilization.
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Versatile Payload:
- Includes three spring kits to accommodate various payload ranges.
- Can be further enhanced with an optional Power Kit to increase payload capacity.
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Compatibility:
- Features an industry-standard mating block for left- or right-handed use and front or back mount vests.
- Compatible with all professional stabilizer vests and sleds.
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Upgradability:
- Designed to be upgradable to the ArmX1Lite+ through SmartSystem’s Enhancement Upgrade Service.
Key Differences: ArmX1Lite vs. ArmX1Lite+
The primary differences between the ArmX1Lite and ArmX1Lite+ revolve around payload capacity and included features, catering to different professional needs:
- Payload Capacity:
- ArmX1Lite: Designed for lighter camera setups.
- ArmX1Lite+: Offers a significantly higher payload capacity, catering to more demanding broadcast and professional applications.
- Included Spring Kits:
- The ArmX1Lite comes with 3 spring kits.
- The ArmX1Lite+ comes with 4 spring kits, adding the “Obsidian Black Springs” for heavier payloads.
- Arm Post:
- The ArmX1Lite is equipped natively with a 1/2″ arm post.
- The ArmX1Lite+ is equipped natively with a 5/8″ arm post.
- Weight:
- The ArmX1Lite weighs 3.5kg (7.7lbs).
- The ArmX1Lite+ weighs 4.1kg (9.0lbs).
- Target Audience:
- ArmX1Lite: Ideal for filmmakers working with lighter camera rigs.
- ArmX1Lite+: Suited for professionals requiring robust support for heavier broadcast equipment.
In essence, the ArmX1Lite+ is a more robust version of the ArmX1Lite, designed to handle heavier payloads and cater to the demands of professional broadcast environments. SmartSystem also offers an upgrade path, allowing users to transition from the ArmX1Lite to the ArmX1Lite+ as their needs evolve.
In The Box
- 1x ArmX1Lite equipped with DynaSpring
- 1x Standard 1/2″ arm post
- 1x Standard Ergal 7075 mating block
- 2x Emerald Green Springs
- 2x Blue Breeze Springs
- 2x Scarlet Red Springs
- 1x Padded Bag
- 1x Allen Key #5 for Spring Preload
- 1x Allen Key #3 for Arm Post friction tuning