Material Composition | Industrial equipment, outdoor photography | Industry: Steel (ASTM A36, 250 MPa tensile strength) Base: Aluminum 6061-T6 (500 MPa ▲) Advanced: Stainless Steel 316 (800 MPa ▲▲) | Base: Lightweight (½ the weight of steel) ▲ Advanced: Corrosion-resistant in marine environments ▲▲ | Base: Less durable for heavy-duty loads Advanced: Higher cost (+40%) |
Weight & Portability | Travel photography, handheld setups | Industry: 500g (steel) Base: 250g (aluminum ▲) Advanced: 350g (stainless steel ▲) | Base: 50% lighter for easy mobility ▲ Advanced: Balances weight with durability ▲ | Base: Sacrifices some strength Advanced: Slightly heavier than Base |
Adjustability | Fine camera alignment, precision setups | Industry: Fixed jaws Base: Adjustable (5mm increments ▲) Advanced: Micro-adjust (0.5mm ▲▲) | Base: Suits general rig configurations ▲ Advanced: Precision for professional videography ▲▲ | Base: Limited for detailed adjustments Advanced: Requires skill to use |
Durability | Harsh environments, long-term use | Industry: Uncoated steel (rust-prone) Base: Anodized aluminum (resists corrosion ▲) Advanced: Stainless Steel + anodized (extreme resistance ▲▲) | Base: 2x longer lifespan than Industry ▲ Advanced: Withstands saltwater exposure ▲▲ | Base: May degrade in extreme heat Advanced: Complex maintenance |
Compatibility | Multi-rod setups, diverse rigs | Industry: 15mm rod only Base: 15mm ▲ Advanced: 15mm/19mm adaptable ▲▲ | Base: Standard fit for most DSLR rigs ▲ Advanced: Versatile for industrial or cinematic setups ▲▲ | Base: Limited to 15mm Advanced: Requires adapter for 15mm-only systems |
Surface Finish | High-wear applications | Industry: Matte finish Base: Anodized (scratch-resistant ▲) Advanced: Hard-anodized + coating (ultra-smooth ▲▲) | Base: 30% less wear compared to Industry ▲ Advanced: Resists abrasion in rocky terrain ▲▲ | Base: Fades over time Advanced: Adds 10% to production cost |