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Product Description
The Opteka X-GRIP handle can be used by both a professional or amateur user. This incredible support offers stability and control. The removable shoe attachment enables you to add a video light, flash or microphone. Extremely useful product for shooting events especially skateboarding and other extreme sports.
~ Fits most compact cameras and camcorders with a standard 1/4-20 thread
~ Cushioned NBR padded handle alleviates the stress of lengthy filming
~ High-grade ABS impact-absorbent plastic
~ Non-slip rubber rails
~ Shoe mount (removable) for video lights, flashes, or microphones
~ Max camera height: 4.75" (120mm)
~ Dimensions: 8.25" X 9.75" X 3.50" HxLxW (209mm X 247mm X 89mm)
~ Weight: 12.2 oz (345g) without devices
~ 1 Year Opteka Warranty
~ Fits most compact cameras and camcorders with a standard 1/4-20 thread
~ Cushioned NBR padded handle alleviates the stress of lengthy filming
~ High-grade ABS impact-absorbent plastic
~ Non-slip rubber rails
~ Shoe mount (removable) for video lights, flashes, or microphones
~ Max camera height: 4.75" (120mm)
~ Dimensions: 8.25" X 9.75" X 3.50" HxLxW (209mm X 247mm X 89mm)
~ Weight: 12.2 oz (345g) without devices
~ 1 Year Opteka Warranty
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
247 of 283 people found the following review helpful
By A. King
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I bought this based on reviews and I must say I was horrified when mine was delivered. I would not trust my video camera to this flimsy piece of plastic. I cannot say anything good about this product - I guess you get what you pay for.
I have added a video to demonstrate some of its shortcomings.
I have added a video to demonstrate some of its shortcomings.
39 of 44 people found the following review helpful
By James Prine
Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought the X-Grip for camcorder use. It was shipped fast and arrived in perfect condition. I appreciate the simple, uncluttered, straightforward design which was executed with quality materials. Attaching it to the camcorder is swift and easy, and the X-Grip can even be attached to a tripod or other mount when operating the camcorder. The heavy-duty accessory shoe can be detached. The grip of the unit is heavily padded and comfortable to use. Small built-in 'loops' at the top and bottom of the mount can be used to attach additional accessories via zip-ties or other field expedients. The X-Grip is constructed from very heavy duty plastic and is robust enough to withstand many years of service. I heartily recommend this unit to all active videographers who want bang for their bucks.
19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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I love this thing. It's much more than just a handle for low-angle skater shots. I use mine with a Canon Vixia HF-10, and I like that I can mount the camera forward, as you see in most of the product shots, or 90 degrees left so that the curved handle serves as more of a left-hand support for regular shooting... like a flash bracket that still photographers use. That's going to be my default setup. Since the camera mounting screw is in a little track that extends the length of the flat rubber area, the camera can be slid forward or backwards within the X-Grip before tightening. In my case, I slide it all the way forward, rotate it 90 degrees counter-clockwise, and the camera's video monitor has plenty of room to swing all the way out to the left without hitting the handle curve. The accessory bracket on top also rotates 360 degrees so the light/microphone can match the camera direction.
My only complaint is related to the mounting knob below. I'm thrilled that it also has a female thread for mounting to a tripod or other standard-thread item. But the X-Grip's feet, the little skid things that it sits on, get in the way of my tripod head a little. I use a Manfrotto 501 pro tripod head with the large quick-release plate. If that plate is mounted directly underneath the X-Grip, then I can't slide the plate/X-Grip combo onto the tripod head without some serious force - too much to be practical. Fortunately, the solution was to disassemble the whole thing and add a single metal washer between the camera mount knob and the underside of the X-Grip, which caused the knob to hang just a fraction of an inch lower when the camera was fully tightened in place. This lowered the female tripod threads in relation to the skids just a bit, so that the "skids" were raised off of my tripod head just enough to be able to slide the release plate in place without much effort. Your mileage may vary with other tripods. If you try this, be careful not to use too thick a washer, since you're sacrificing the amount of threads that actually screw into your camera. This rig does not have the "two knob" type of camera mounting screw where you can set the screw depth with one knob and then tighten down with the other. On this, the depth you see is all you get. It's just right for my camera, but if your camera has an exceptionally shallow tripod-mounting hole, you may need to do the washer trick. Or if your rig is so heavy that you need more than 3/16"-1/4" or so of mounting thread to feel safe and secure, then the X-Grip may not be for you.
The rubber platform that the camera sits on is great. It's actually about 1/4" thick, and good rubber - not just the cheesy little thin layer of neoprene left over from the mousepad factory. So if you need to crank down on the camera mounting knob, the camera settles into the rubber pretty securely.
About the strength of the handle: more than enough. It's not totally rigid plastic. It's got a slight flex, so a heavy accessory on top might bounce up and down ever so slightly. I have a Rode NTG-2 mic up there on a shock mount, and I have no concerns about the flex. In fact, I prefer it. The plastic seems strong enough to support a pretty hefty camera rig, and I'll gladly take the "flexy" plastic over the harder, more brittle plastic that is more likely to shatter if dropped.
That's it so far!
My only complaint is related to the mounting knob below. I'm thrilled that it also has a female thread for mounting to a tripod or other standard-thread item. But the X-Grip's feet, the little skid things that it sits on, get in the way of my tripod head a little. I use a Manfrotto 501 pro tripod head with the large quick-release plate. If that plate is mounted directly underneath the X-Grip, then I can't slide the plate/X-Grip combo onto the tripod head without some serious force - too much to be practical. Fortunately, the solution was to disassemble the whole thing and add a single metal washer between the camera mount knob and the underside of the X-Grip, which caused the knob to hang just a fraction of an inch lower when the camera was fully tightened in place. This lowered the female tripod threads in relation to the skids just a bit, so that the "skids" were raised off of my tripod head just enough to be able to slide the release plate in place without much effort. Your mileage may vary with other tripods. If you try this, be careful not to use too thick a washer, since you're sacrificing the amount of threads that actually screw into your camera. This rig does not have the "two knob" type of camera mounting screw where you can set the screw depth with one knob and then tighten down with the other. On this, the depth you see is all you get. It's just right for my camera, but if your camera has an exceptionally shallow tripod-mounting hole, you may need to do the washer trick. Or if your rig is so heavy that you need more than 3/16"-1/4" or so of mounting thread to feel safe and secure, then the X-Grip may not be for you.
The rubber platform that the camera sits on is great. It's actually about 1/4" thick, and good rubber - not just the cheesy little thin layer of neoprene left over from the mousepad factory. So if you need to crank down on the camera mounting knob, the camera settles into the rubber pretty securely.
About the strength of the handle: more than enough. It's not totally rigid plastic. It's got a slight flex, so a heavy accessory on top might bounce up and down ever so slightly. I have a Rode NTG-2 mic up there on a shock mount, and I have no concerns about the flex. In fact, I prefer it. The plastic seems strong enough to support a pretty hefty camera rig, and I'll gladly take the "flexy" plastic over the harder, more brittle plastic that is more likely to shatter if dropped.
That's it so far!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
It really isn't "Rubbish"
I bought this handle solely for the purpose that i film skateboarding. Filming skateboarding you really have to get as close into the action as possible, with a fisheye lens, mic,... Read more
Published 1 day ago by ET
4.0 out of 5 stars
If you are the type that moves A LOT during shooting, this product is...
This is a review after using the product for almost a year...
Even though this product is sold as a stabilizing handle, I use it as so much more. Read more
Even though this product is sold as a stabilizing handle, I use it as so much more. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Matte
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great for low shots and not blowing your back out.
Saw it for $20 and thought to myself "what the heck," and picked it up. I like it more than I thought. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Christopher Booker
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect
I'm amazed at what this thing has allowed me to do. It does take some getting use to, but it's a great addition to your inventory.
Published 9 days ago by Jennifer O.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Works great.
I've been using this with a couple DSLR's and I have had no problems with it. It fits snug and doesn't 'wiggle' around when I move the grip too fast. Read more
Published 10 days ago by SZM
4.0 out of 5 stars
OK for a little Handycam needing a mic accessory
My Sony SR-11 Handycam works fine with this Opteka X-Grip, and can even allow for the cam screen to open to the left when this grip is also to the left. Read more
Published 14 days ago by C. Totton
5.0 out of 5 stars
This thing is great!
The price is on the money, the quality isn't bad at all, and overall this stabilizer is great for the price.
Published 14 days ago by Jacob Bernhardt
5.0 out of 5 stars
its is so cool
i love the stability it gives me in my filming. great tool and great quality. i would suggest it to my friends
Published 15 days ago by trev
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good value for the money
Purchased the x-grip for my Sony HDR CX-760. Works great for stabilizing my small video camera for both low angle shots & regular shots. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Donald3659
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Grip
The only issue is the top Shoes feels a little cheap and comes off, but other then that, it's a great product!
Published 20 days ago by middleton
