Adorama Hands Free Video Support

2012-05-06T21:00:00

all around great piece of equipment

None

2012-02-27T19:00:00

Just not very functional, does not feel solid with camera on board and not well balanced.

Bill

2012-01-16T19:00:00

i am not sure what the fuss is all about, based on the price i expected a "5" and got a 7 or 8. for the price it can't be beat but then again i have a small machine mounted on it. figuring out the accesories was very slightly complicated without an instruction manual but not anywhere near impossible and for the price it offers stability second only to a tripod/monopod setup and i really didn't want to spend 400 dollars + to get something marginally better?!

soundshotter

2011-09-04T21:00:00

Good shoulder support for the money, but it rides on the diaphram, causing it to rise and fall with breathing.

JimmyO

2011-09-03T21:00:00

use for weddings and other family gatherings great for outdoor work. scenes

Photoguy

2011-05-10T21:00:00

For[$], it's a great option for DSLRs, in my opinion better than $1000+ redrock/zacuto for when you're using a simple camera & lens setup w/o accessories. HOWEVER, I was recently on a shoot and the plastic riser snapped clean off its tie down and sent my camera into a free fall. Luckily I caught it before it hit the ground, but, my god. It wasn't a heavy setup either, just a 7D with a 24-70mm. So be wary of the riser! I will continue to use it with just the flat plate and hope that doesn't snap off too. I guess you get what you pay for.

b

2011-02-05T19:00:00

I like the idea of having a better way to hand hold my Canonxh a1. Simple design and for the price why not. 1st problem the pot metal nut was stripped in the first thread, I have tool to fix. Add a buck to the price use stainless hardware I'm guessing this is not uncommon. Nuts are pressed into the plastic casing, pot metal is soft, so the press can damage the nut. Not 100% happy with cam position. also the unit rests against the sternum. every breath causes movement. Longer arm should fix. I think I can modify it to work for me. so will keep. 50% on recommend.

Judd

2011-01-16T19:00:00

As everyone stated so far this is the best bang for the buck, and it is sturdy, for the one person who doesn't get where the 2 parts supposed to go, I guess you shouldn't be doing film, One of the parts is an eye elevator that brings the camera to eye level, the other is a bracket with a cold shoe, that allows you to place both a mic or light near the camera when you record.

Leon

2011-01-02T19:00:00

It's cheap and it works, with one caveat: I work with a group of camera people, some of whom are women, and if you have anything bigger than a b-cup this is not the rig for you! Your bosom will be squashed uncomfortably.

Tony K.

2010-12-12T19:00:00

A great help in steadying the camera without having to use a tripod, or monopod. However, I did add hand-grips for additional control.

Tony C.

2010-11-07T19:00:00

easy to use, fits perfectly any of my camcorders, almost hands free, ideal for better quality videos, helps to improve stability great, great and great

LUIS F.

2010-11-06T21:00:00

It bought this on the advise of two professional videographers who, like me, found the alternatives by Red Rock or Zacuto or anyone else prohibitively expensive. At [$], I figured it would be a minor loss even if it sucked. It didn't. In fact it works better than I expected, enabling steadier shots of moving subjects than anything handheld can. It is light and fairly comfortable to use and my HD SLR sits exactly where I want it. It folds down into a small size when you want to switch to tripod. But it very cheaply made. One of the sockets was stripped, requiring me to use spare tripod parts to re-design one mount. That was right out of the box. I needed to shoot with it the next day--no time for returns. It rests on your chest, so breathing while shooting is a problem. It doesn't work that well if you are wearing a coat, the shoulder brace slid off because it couldn't seat properly. But I'm glad I have it for run and gun situations where tripods just won't do.

MICHAEL L.

2010-10-31T21:00:00

This shoulder mount is perfect for filming live events and adding more stability to my DSLR.

Teena

2010-06-11T21:00:00

I put My HVX200 and REDROCK M2 rig on it and it balanced hands free. The heavier the rig the more pressure you will have on your chest though, so breathing will cause movement on your image. I would suggest adding a mono pole to your belt to remove some pressure from your chest. Other than that it is a nice little rig.

RobW

2010-04-22T21:00:00

Great tool for the price. Really did help me be more steady, I do feel a little limited because it really is set in one place. But can't beat the tool for the price. Stays on pretty well, you can adjust it.

ELLE

2010-03-25T21:00:00

I use this product for my High Definition cameras, and it's really great. A lot of equipment for the price. First I thought was some misprint, and later I discovered was really the price. I was expecting to pay ten times more. It's a must if you're between lot of peoples, for wedding, events, etc. Wow, this is the best buy for me on 2010!

Alberto R.

2010-03-23T21:00:00

First thing, the price, and second, a lot of equipment for the money. `first `i thought about a mistake because of that price. And if you're patient[...] high quality and a price that put a smile on my face. This is priced at a ten of I would expect to buy it. I do highly recommend this product!

Albertofun

2010-02-02T19:00:00

Great piece of equipment, purchased 2 of them and gave one to a photographer friend loves it and uses it for weddings fantastically steady and compact, great addition to my photo equipment

teman

2010-02-02T19:00:00

I was surprised the product outperformed the price. I just needed a little extra to combat fatigue when video is required or interviews. Glad I bought the product.

Patrick M.