 Incredibly useful. |
| Review Date: March 16, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Michael Bock, Irvine, CA United States |
The video description doesn't do it justice. This is useful for way more than just skateboarding/biking videos. Put it up to your chest or shoulder, it functions like a full-sized camera mount. Swap out external microphones and lights without fingering the camera itself. Put it on a mobile/rolling platform, interesting shots. I can even attach the entire thing to my tripod, and it is way easier to use the big oversized grip to maneuver the camera than to use the tiny tripod handle.
The curved form of the grip makes it really fun/easy to manipulate in any direction. Over your head, upside down, at your shoetops, etc. With a compact microphone, nothing intruded into the shot. I completely did not understand how cumbersome and awkward it is to shoot with a camcorder hand-grip or with two hands on a DSLR until I tried this.
Plus, it's small enough that you don't like a complete and utter dork using it. Well ... maybe not quite that small. But it's fairly unobtrusive. |
Nice item for its price...
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| Review Date: December 7, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Ian Oliver Atendido, Philippines |
| Just what you need for capturing a event that needs lots of movement of fastphase action like extreme sport etc... |
Relocates the center of gravity - and adds a real hotshoe
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| Review Date: February 11, 2010 |
| Reviewer: HMMWV, santa clara, CA USA |
Today's AVCHD cameras are going pro. Pros realize that the advantage of inserting a memory card over reading hours of tape into a nonlinear editing system can mean the difference in making a deadline or just a wasted effort. As such, AVCHD cams are being used in production. I've used the Modosteady and this unit, and personally I like this better.
First off, shots from a a low angle with a medium zoom are dramatic. Using a lanc remote and this mount with a 14oz camera you can take some very nice shots on the move from a low angle making the subject appear taller and more a part of the framed shot.
Secondly, the new small form factor cameras LACK the normal (or what I would call normal) hot shoe. The canon series has gone to a very powerful mini-shoe that will NOT accept all of our old goodies for on camera lights, wireless receivers, and shotgun mics. This fixes the problem giving you one dead shoe to mount accessories close to the camera, almost where they would be on a normal camera. If your camera is fortunate enough to have a regular hot shoe, then this gives you mounting for those valuable accessories and keeps it neat. If you have a min-s shoe, you can put a shotgun mike on the camera and put a light on the grip, giving you two accessories where only one would have gone before.
My overall impressions using this were that I could be more artistic with it without breaking my back for the best angle. Tripods are great for podiums, but going mobile for baby steps or bicycle rides dictates a new way to hold your camera. With 1920x1080 AVCHD 24Mbps cameras weighing in at a comfortable 14 oz, this is an excellent tool. Both the camera and the accessory (if used) can be moved forward and rearward for optimal balance - you'll know when you it the sweet spot and trips through the garden will be effortless like a cat on the prowl. Of course, it's made to the high quality standards set by opteka which makes it doubtful anyone will be disappointed.
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This is a GREAT stabilizer! A steal for the money!
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| Review Date: April 18, 2010 |
| Reviewer: J. Stancil, Daytona, FL United States |
| This camera stabilizer is truly fantastic. Super simple design, and easy to use. Feels very natural when using it with a camcorder. My son uses this to create cool skateboarding videos, and the results are professional. The product is built very sturdy, and suitable for professional use. Plus you look really cool when using it! |
YOU need this!!!
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| Review Date: January 18, 2010 |
| Reviewer: M. Burgher, |
| Steady your videos, this is a great little steady-cam for most any camera! I think it beats the competition at a great price. No complaints here :) |
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