The Official Roxant Pro Video Camera Stabilizer Limited Edition (Midnight Black) with Low Profile Handle for GoPro, Smartphone, Canon, Nikon - or Any Camera up to 2.1 lbs. - Comes with Phone Clamp.

I am a professional camera operator in Los Angeles, and having been in the industry for over 20 years I've had the opportunity to use dozens of different types of camera rigs...most of them for larger, full size cinema cameras. They all have their pros and cons, no matter the price. There are times when I need to "fly" a smaller camera (GoPro, SmartPhone or even a small DSLR) and I don't want to or can't pull out my full size stabilizer rig...either because of weight, space restrictions or unwanted attention that it draws. So I started looking at smaller hand-held stabilizers. For the few times a year that I would use it I didn't feel like spending a few hundred dollars, so I searched for alternatives and came across this product. First thoughts on receiving the unit was that it was a very sold build, and thought was put into the design. Including different sized weights was a good idea to help tune the balance, in addition to the extendable bottom arm and multi-placement camera mount. Being a Steadicam operator and familiar with the concept I was able to assemble and balance the rig in a matter of a few minutes with several different sizes and types of cameras. All were very easy to balance with just a few adjustments...changing weights, extending/retracting the arm and shifting the camera left or right. All in all a very sturdy and simple rig. I've done a few quick test shots and have been very satisfied with the results. If this is your first time using a camera stabilizer I highly recommend watching several of the videos on the Roxant website, showing assembling, balancing, fine tuning and even operating the rig. You'll save yourself a lot of time and frustration. Overall I'm very happy with this product. I chose the Midnight Black over the Red color for the "camouflage" factor...sometimes you just don't want to draw attention to yourself or distract actors. The size and weight are good. Large enough to be truly stable, yet small enough to be carried and used easily. And again, a quality built product...especially at this price point.

The OFFICIAL ROXANT PRO video camera stabilizer for GoPro, Smartphone, Canon, Nikon - or any camera up to 2.1 lbs. I’m a novice filmmaker and I’ve never written a product review before. I’m doing so now because I’m really impressed with the product and the company as a whole. They really care about customer satisfaction and producing a high-quality product. I started producing videos on a weekly basis on my YouTube channel in April 2018 (search metoowhatnow if you’re interested). QUALITY OF CONSTRUCTION AND FEEL: It’s excellent. Every detail of the stabilizer seems to have been put through good quality control. There’s nothing cheap that’s going to fall off and break. I love the look and feel of the Roxant Pro. It has a comfortable handle and when it’s balanced, it feels like a natural extension of my arm. I don’t find the weight to be a problem. But I’m not shooting for hours at a time, which could make a difference. But if I try to use my Canon 70d, which is my mistake because it’s over the recommended weight of 2.1 pounds, not only does it get a little heavy, but also it’s almost impossible to balance. And it shouldn’t. It’s not supposed to. BALANCING: Balancing the stabilizer involved a lot of pain and frustration. However, this would’ve been reduced if I took time to properly read the instructions. My advice. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!! Slow down and do NOT assume you can unwrap the product, snap-on your camera and start running around your house producing perfectly stable and fluid results like many videos show on YouTube. Maybe some people are lucky, but I tried to fast track it. Not a good idea. I highly recommend (as does Roxant) watching the Otis Original channel on YouTube. He wastes no time teaching you how to balance the product with pretty much every camera type the Roxant Pro is designed for. Listen to Otis when he says that it only takes a fraction of an adjustment to get to that perfect place of balance. It really is a highly sensitive and accurate product, so the balancing process is naturally going to be sensitive and require accuracy. I have 5 cameras (GoPro 3+, Canon 70D, Nikon D5300, Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and an iPhone6s) I’ve had success with the PowerShot, Nikon, and my iPhone. The GoPro and Canon, not so much. But again, they’re not within the weight limit the product was designed for. I’m still learning how to use it. Like most nubes, and especially when it comes to the world of camera stabilizers, I’m a little frustrated with the learning curve. But the more I understand the technicalities of the product, and it’s proper application, I’m ok with the process and I’m seeing drastic improvements. Did I mention? READ THE INSTRUCTIONS! CONCLUSION: I love product and highly recommend it. The price point is good. I think it stacks on top of every other product in the same category of mechanical stabilizers for the weight ranged it’s designed for. I’m using it regularly, which is a good sign. Stabilizers that don’t have motors are difficult to learn to use. It’s the nature of the beast. But I do think the Roxant is the best way to go for mechanical stabilizers. Just make sure you understand what it’s designed for, it’s capabilities, and limitations before you buy it. But this is just good common shopping sense anyway. It’s more of a challenge when things are technical and have specific applications, plus, having a wide range of similar products doesn’t make it any easier.

I used this as an entry-level stabilizer, and it’s a fantastic option for beginners. It provides a simple and affordable solution to smooth out video footage without the need for a more complex or expensive setup. The stabilizer is lightweight, easy to handle, and works well with various devices like smartphones, GoPros, and smaller DSLR cameras. The low-profile handle is comfortable, and once you balance it correctly, it delivers noticeably smoother shots. It’s perfect for casual videographers or those just starting out. One minor downside is that balancing the stabilizer takes some practice, but this is true for most manual stabilizers. With a bit of time and patience, it becomes much easier to use effectively. I’d recommend this stabilizer to anyone looking for an affordable and reliable way to improve their video quality without diving into advanced equipment. It’s a great tool for learning the basics of camera stabilization.

I bought this after watching videos on how to set it to balance! Not so easy. I have had it for months and have had no luck get this gimbal to stabilize. I am hoping they will return the item. Well it seems it is past the window for returns.... Such a waste of money

excellent

Bastante buen articulo, por desgracia, a mi no me sirvio, ya que era para dispositivos que no pasen de 1.5 kg

I bought this unit for myself to use in Hawaii in October (my brother may take it to Vietnam with him in May). So I really wanted to get a stabilizer without paying the god-awful prices of an electronic one b/c I really regret not having one when I went to Japan in 2016. So I wanna use this in Hawaii to get some gorgeous 4k scenery shots with my camera. The unit feels great, but I guess I need to get accustomed to the grip on the handle and the way the gimbals turns. Other than that, it feels really well built and comfortable to hold. I'm using a Lumix LX100 on it, so I'm trying to figure out if I can balance with just the lightest weight or if I need to get an extra washer for a little more weight (doing this weekend). The design itself is nice, simple and feels/looks really well built. I kinda wish I had bought the black one now, but I mean it still does the same thing LOL I've tinkered with it to figure out the balance (even watched those Otis Originals vids on YouTube). Overall, I'm really glad I made this purchase and I've already oiled the gimble up and even got some locktite to make changing the handle out much easier without having to remove that tiny piece all the time. I've also got it set up with a smallrig barrel nut connector like Otis' for an easier way to do slow pans and tilts. I'm really excited to put this to use in the next coming weeks to do some test shots!

The product is not able to withstand my Canon 80D weight.