Video Stabilizers & Supports

Toughgaff Rock-a-bye True Horizon System and Roll Control

SKU: ZZTGRCKABMFR: RCKAB

Achieve true horizon with roll control system.
Stiff aluminum build supports up to 33.07 lbs.
Voltage range: 10.5-33.5V for versatile power.
Compact design at 4.41 lbs; easy to transport.
Includes remote control for ease of operation.

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Toughgaff ToughGrip Camera Handle with 3/8" ARRI Standard Mounting Thread

SKU: ZZTGTGRPMFR: TGRP

Aircraft aluminum build ensures camera durability.
Universal compatibility with 3/8" ARRI standard mount.
Achieve stable shots with ergonomic camera handgrip.
Lightweight design for comfortable, extended use.
Adjustability for optimal camera support and control.

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Toughgaff Dovetail

SKU: ZZTGDTLMFR: DTL

Durable aluminum dovetail plate ensures stability.
Universal compatibility with various camera rigs.
Adjustable baseplate for precise camera positioning.
Lightweight design adds minimal rig weight.
Secure camera mounting with the dovetail system.

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Toughgaff Multi Purpose 15mm Rod Clamp (60mm Center to Center)

SKU: ZZTG1560RCMFR: 1560RC

Durable 15mm rod clamp for camera support rigs.
Universal compatibility with standard camera systems.
Adjustable design for precise accessory mounting.
Lightweight build maintains optimal rig balance.
Securely mounts monitors, lights, and more.

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Toughgaff Extreme Long Bridge Plate

SKU: ZZTGXLBPMFR: XLBP

Durable bridge plate: Hard anodized construction.
Universal compatibility: Fits various camera rigs.
Extended length: 240mm (9.45") for optimal support.
Extreme support: Long bridge plate design.
Secure camera mounting: Ensures stable shooting.

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Toughgaff 19mm Rod Clamp with Arri Standard Pin Lock

SKU: ZZTG19RCMFR: 19RC

Secure 19mm Rod Clamp: Arri Standard Pin Lock.
Durable Anodized Aluminum: Built for long-term use.
Universal Compatibility: Mounts via 3/8-16 Screw.
Stable Support Rig: Ensures secure camera mounting.
Lightweight Design: Adds minimal weight to setup.

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Toughgaff Quadro Cheese Plate

SKU: ZZTGQCPMFR: QCP

Durable aluminum cheese plate for camera rigs.
Universal compatibility with standard camera supports.
Hard anodized finish ensures lasting durability.
Provides a stable baseplate for video accessories.
Easily adjust accessories with multiple mounting points.

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Toughgaff Bridge Plate

SKU: ZZTGBPTMFR: BPT

Durable aluminum bridge plate ensures stability.
Universal compatibility with dovetail camera plates.
Hard anodized finish for lasting support.
Provides a stable camera platform for video rigs.
Enhance your rig with this tough bridge plate.

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Video Stabilizers & Supports

Unless it’s the style you’re going for, shaky camera footage can look amateurish at best and unwatchable at worst. Most cameras have minimal, if any, built-in image stabilization. What you need for the smoothest, most professional-looking footage is a video stabilizer, from brands like DJI, Smallrig, or Tilta.

Video stabilizers come in a variety of forms, including handheld gimbals, wheeled dollies, and motorized sliders. All can give you that smooth, cinematic look.

Do you need a video stabilizer?

While some directors, such as Michael Bay and Paul Greengrass, like a shaky camera and use it as part of their style, most videos don’t need it. In fact, jittery footage can make a project look rough. A tripod can reduce jerkiness, but it limits camera movement. If you want your shot to follow someone, or move at all, you’ll need some sort of video stabilizer.

Handheld, dolly, or slider?

The three main types of video stabilizers are dollys, sliders, and handheld options like gimbals. Each has a specific use.

Gimbals

For smaller cameras, up to and including DSLRs, handheld gimbals provide a surprising level of stabilization. They counteract the movements of your arm so the video appears smooth and not jerky. They’re not perfect, since they can’t instantly counteract all movements, but they generally work well.

Dollies

A dolly is basically another name for a cart. These wheeled platforms are even smoother than gimbals, at least on flat surfaces. They’re also a better option for heavier cameras. They work well if you need to follow a subject over a longer distance, where the varying speed of a cameraperson’s movement might be noticeable.

Sliders

A slider is like a motorized version of a dolly, but typically far smaller. These are ideal for smaller, more subtle camera movements. Because they’re motorized, their movements are perfectly repeatable, which is ideal for multiple takes.

What about cranes and jibs?

For a wider variety of movement, especially for bigger, more elaborate productions, cranes and jibs offer smooth camera movement in three dimensions. These have an arm that holds the camera at one end and weights at the other.

Cranes and jibs counterbalance, too, making the camera effectively “weightless.” Some inexpensive options for smaller cameras have short weighted arms. Bigger cameras and longer reach demands stronger, larger cranes and jibs.

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