AFUNTA Pro Handheld Video DSLR Camera Stabilizer Steady Compatible GoPro Cannon Nikon Sony Camera Cam Camcorder DV Smartphone up to 2.1 lbs with Smooth Pro Steady Glide -Red/Silver/Black

Great tool for the price.
I’ve had this for about a week now and I really like it. I was going to build a “DIY” mount similar to this, but when I found this for the price, I decided to simply purchase rather than do DIY, for the simple fact that the cost for parts to build would be almost as much to buy, and that this is more portable and probably more durable than the DIY plans I had.I shoot HD video mostly outdoors for a Youtube channel. It takes a little time to set up, but once it’s set up and you get to know how it works, it works quite well. I took mine out and shot a couple hours of practice footage before using it on an actual shoot. I can see where some of the more expensive styles of gimbal type steady cam mounts would be more ideal, but this is more than satisfactory for the price.One thing everyone seems to think though, is that you’re going to go out and instantly shoot cinema-quality footage in five minutes’ time. It doesn’t work that way. This is a tool, and you have to learn how to balance it properly (there are TONS of YT videos showing you how to do just that) and you need to learn how to fly it properly (again, TONS of YT videos showing you the technique). It’s a bit of an art form and it has to be learned, so if you want instant gratification, then this tool and shooting quality video just isn’t for you. If you’re willing to take a few hours to learn how to balance your cam properly and practice the proper technique to use it, then this is a great steady cam tool for the price.

Broken after first use
This thing is a piece of junk and luckily it didn’t destroy my phone or camera. The packaging states is could handle DSLR up to 2.1 lbs. This is totally false. I tried adjusting it for hours without success. Then I decided to use it for my phone instead which weighs 6.2 oz. It worked ok for stabilization for 15min then it broke and I almost lost my phone to the ground. Fortunately I was walking on grass. See the photos. The pivoting device on the handle is held by a plastic ring. Unbelievable garbage. Save your money and but something of better quality.

very good product for its price point
This handheld DSLR stabilizer is a very, very good product for its price point. It took a little while to get it fully stablized, but once you do it the first time, you can easily remove the camera and put it back with ease.Sadly, there are no instructions that came with this stabilizer, but it was self explanatory.Here is my very simple guide. Know how much weight you need. The more weight you put on, the faster it will swing to the middle. You may need to remove a weight. Make sure the holding stick is directly under the center of the camera. This will make it sit perfectly in the middle, which is what you want. Also, center your camera using the notches on the top, they look like a plus sign. Center it so it doesn’t sway in any direction. Next, move the weighted arm in small increments to make small changes to where the camera will point.For the price though, I have zero complaints. I wasn’t expecting much from something at this price considering the competition, but it honestly makes all of your shots really smooth.I am pairing this with my new Sony A6300.

An Excellent Choice For An Inexpensive Stabilizer
Did a lot of research before I settled on this stabilizer. Many negative comments to go along with the excellent comments. I needed a stabilizer so I kept looking. A customer who bought this made a YouTube video debunking most of the negative comments. The guy was very convincing so I ordered this stabilizer and received it when my friend returned to the States (I had sent it to his address in Oklahoma). Remembering the video, we gave it a thorough checking out and realized we could make it work with very little problems. Put my Nikon 1 with the 10-20mm lens on the stabilizer and within a few minutes (and a lot of discussion) we were able to get it to work as expected. Look at it. Adjust it. Think about the physics of it and then balance your camera based on what you theorized. It works but it takes some understanding of why it works.As the guy in the video stated, this is one solid piece of equipment. All metal except the grips. Easily adjusted if one understands how it works. Only used it a little but the Nikon 1 was stable. Will take it out next week for a serious movie making adventure among nine Thai temples in Kanchanaburi. about two hours away from Bangkok. If you have doubts, find the video and watch it before making you decision.

What are you waiting for ? Get it I bought it for my canon eos series cam and it holds up well.

Magnífica relación calidad precio. Es totalmente profesional

Ho acquistato questo stabilizzatore per poter fare alcune riprese in movimento.Devo dire che ho letto un sacco di recensioni a proposito sia di questo modello che di altre marche.Ero un po scettico e dubbioso all’inizio, sopratutto perchè alcune persone lamentavano il fatto di non riuscire a calibrare bene lo stabilizzatore.Poi mi sono deciso dato che la spesa non era eccessiva, pacco arrivato in un giorno e subito testato.Prime impressioni: I materiali sono ottimi ed è abbastanza intutivo capire come funziona, basta bilanciare la fotocamera con gli appositi pesi in dotazione. Io ho trovato la regolazione veramente semplice, ed ho subito girato alcuni video di prova.Sono rimasto sorpreso e stupito dal risultato !! Video fermi senza oscillazioni anche con passo veloce, pure la mia fidanzata è contenta di questo prodotto (a prima vista era allibita…cos’è quell’aggeggio ?? ) XDLe viti serrano bene , la manopola richiudibile è comoda per portare lo stabilizzatore in viaggio e l’asta snodata è veramente ben fatta!Consiglio l’acquisto , se poi non riuscite a capire bene come funziona guardate qualche video su youtube. Lo stabilizzatore serve a “stabilizzare” il movimento verticale , per ruotare basta tenere una mano sui pesi