Video Camera Hand Stabilizer

I wanted this specific lens for use on my Canon 5D3 on an 3 axis gimbal stabilizer. First, a small, light-weight lens, Second, a prime (a zoom would introduce a variety of focal lengths, but in changing focal length, it often changes the balance, which means re-balancing the stabilizer). Third 2.8 is better than 1.8 because I want more depth of field as I am using this SOLO without any kind of focus assist. That means I want to be around F8 or F11 to get maximum DOF so I can roam around with the stabilizer and stay in focus. Some tests I did proved very successful. The lens did everything I expected and more. It was so sharp it made the shots look great. It may seem counter-intuitive, but I did not use Image Stabilization when shooting video. The reason is that I read somewhere that when doing already-stabilized video recording, the IS tries to correct the small field changes and introduces micro-adjustments which are not only unnecessary, but can look like jitter. I did tests with IS on and off and saw no improvement with IS on. But for hand-held still photography and regular hand-held video, I could be a benefit.

You can use it for anything. I use it as a stabilizer when shooting hand held video on my canon 5d. also great for sporting events or POV photos. all around great product.

This a great lens, and the quick focus/stabilizer have made it a go to for video.

What a great lens. Great for video and photo. No stabilizer in the lens so if you’re camera body doesn’t have it, highly suggest using a tripod.

This product was ready to use, almost straight from the box. I hooked it up to my camera right away, and the ease of use and quality of my video with this stabilizer is amazing! It was affordable and will make such a huge difference in the quality of my videos.

I am using this on a Z axis stabilizer with the gimbal on camera and walking around is super stable. Video is maybe a bit digital and sharp but quality and color science is good.

A very well made and durable lens, I purchased exclusively for use recording video. The image stabilizer, for video, is key the difference is clear when performing hand held shots. The only downside I have experienced is that when using the on camera microphone with the image stabilizer a faint hum is recorded on the audio track. This is fine if you are only using the on camera for a reference track but is not desirable otherwise. Frankly I wouldn't recommend using the internal mic on and HDSLR because they are all pretty poor.

I have a good Canon camera, needed one Video stabilizer for better quality videos, with this Revo ST-500 I could very easily set and get the desired results. I take photos and videos on family occasions at home and outdoor.

I use a NikonD200 with a Neoprene neck strap and the neoprene, flexible Stabilizer Strap (Op/Tech USA) around my chest when camera is not in use. The stabilizer precents the camera swaying when I am running, climbing, or otherwise active, even getting out of crowded vehicles. The stbilizer prevents the strap from impacting anything like branches, rock walls, furniture, or the person in the seat ahead of me. It permits the camera to instantly slip out of the stabilizer, leaving the strap in position./ The strap length is adjustable to fit over a bulky jacket or vest, and the snap-on ends make it easy to fit.The central lens opening can be enlarged to fit extremely wide diameter lenses. I canot imagine how it could be improved.

This is used for a stabilizer system and works great for the video mode if my D60.