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The Polaroid Camera & Camcorder chest stabilizer is a handheld camera platform which provides balance, stability and comfort. It is constructed out of high quality heavy duty aluminum materials. Designed for one handed operation, it leaves your other hand free to operate a shutter release, record button or any other task. There are eight brightly colored adjustable clamps which allows you to personalize the placement of the camera, shoulder brace and hand grip. It is compatible with compact cameras, SLR cameras, Camcorders and prosumer Camcorders. It is the perfect accessory for amateur / professional filmmakers or videographers. No matter what , when, where you are recording you will always achieve the most steadiest results possible.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By JPB
Amazon Verified Purchase
I just got this stabilizer to have in case I need something smaller than my regular shoulder rig(which has matte box, follow focus, monitor and is much heavier). This thing works great! I'm only using it with my DSLR without accessories, and I can keep the footage very stable while standing still, panning and tilting. It's also easy to rack focus without shaking the camera. There is no way I could do a better job if I were to use the Zacuto Striker($789.00), which looks and acts about the same. The Striker may handle more weight before the clamps slip, but who wants a weighted down rig like this anyway. It'll be great for the park with the kids, festivals, etc. You can't beat it for the price!
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Dave
Amazon Verified Purchase
This stabilizer is great for the 50 dollars i spent on it! Uses the standard 15mm Rod system so is cross compatible with other items.
I do Video DSLR work so using this as a quick stabilizer for running around and getting quick shots without setup time (like with a monopod/tripod) works out pretty well. It can be a bit hard to balance if you don't add points of contact. I focus with my left hand on the lens, right hand on the handle, shoulder pad where it should be and with a Viewfinder i have a 4th point on my eye.
All-metal construction, even the hinges, quick release plate, everything is metal. I am honestly surprised there are not that many reviews for this thing out there.
Easily holds my Canon T2i/550D with a midrange zoom lens and videomic no problem.
I do Video DSLR work so using this as a quick stabilizer for running around and getting quick shots without setup time (like with a monopod/tripod) works out pretty well. It can be a bit hard to balance if you don't add points of contact. I focus with my left hand on the lens, right hand on the handle, shoulder pad where it should be and with a Viewfinder i have a 4th point on my eye.
All-metal construction, even the hinges, quick release plate, everything is metal. I am honestly surprised there are not that many reviews for this thing out there.
Easily holds my Canon T2i/550D with a midrange zoom lens and videomic no problem.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By HiroNakamura
Amazon Verified Purchase
While a Zacuto product, or Red Rock Micro will cost you somewhere around ten times the price of this product, the budget shooter will happily make due with this guy. It's sturdy. Made out of metal. Not too heavy. Tactile feel is one of the best. Unlimited ways to adjust lengths and angles on this thing. The chest pad is firm and tight.
Results will vary depending on how you use it. My shots are still somewhat jerky, but propping the camera against my body helps stabilize in general. My only complaints are the handle grip still swings with enough force applied to it, despite how tightly I've wound the screw. And the screw mount I attached a manfrotto quick release plate to, with a magi arm attached to that, effectively making the camera mount compatible with other plates and providing my left hand with a makeshift handle.
No denying it has limitations. Ideally you'll be shooting from shoulder height with this thing. Running, or walking with it is as good as not owning it. I can only walk very slowly while maintaining stabilization. Panning and tilting using your torso for a pivot point is limited. You can use this to get higher shots too. Using the grip (or two) you can raise it above your head. In the end its not the tool but how you use it that matters most.
Results will vary depending on how you use it. My shots are still somewhat jerky, but propping the camera against my body helps stabilize in general. My only complaints are the handle grip still swings with enough force applied to it, despite how tightly I've wound the screw. And the screw mount I attached a manfrotto quick release plate to, with a magi arm attached to that, effectively making the camera mount compatible with other plates and providing my left hand with a makeshift handle.
No denying it has limitations. Ideally you'll be shooting from shoulder height with this thing. Running, or walking with it is as good as not owning it. I can only walk very slowly while maintaining stabilization. Panning and tilting using your torso for a pivot point is limited. You can use this to get higher shots too. Using the grip (or two) you can raise it above your head. In the end its not the tool but how you use it that matters most.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars
Poorly made
A couple of the clamps on the unit I received would not tighten sufficiently. The pinch/gap on the clamps ran out and the rods continued to spin. Read more
Published 6 days ago by K. Kekuewa
4.0 out of 5 stars
One of those "great for the buck" products
It's sturdy - everything on structure it's made of metal, apart from the rubber grip on the handle and the pad, obviously. Read more
Published 1 month ago by mitsuohara
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very Nice Product
I saw this chest stabilizer on a youtube video and when I saw the price I bought it the same evening. Read more
Published 1 month ago by MARQ-1
1.0 out of 5 stars
poorly made, works even worse
I took this out of the box and set up my camera on it at home to try it out. The tension knobs are extremely difficult to turn when fully tightened and yet they still don't hold... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Waitergonebad
2.0 out of 5 stars
Buyer Beware
I purchased this unit because of the great reviews about how it works well with a DSLR. When I received the unit, the packaging was banged up and uneven. Read more
Published 2 months ago by J. R. White
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not worth it if it were free!
I ordered this product on 3-12-13 on the strength of several positive reviews. I paid for overnight shipping and received it on 3-13-13. This thing is worthless. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Phil Lowe
5.0 out of 5 stars
Polaroid Chest Stabilizer
I love this stabilizer and almost always use it with my monopod. This unit works very well and is easy to use with all its separate adjustments, I bought it for a trip to Alaska... Read more
Published 3 months ago by IBJF
3.0 out of 5 stars
Cheap and adequate
The Polaroid Video Chest Stabilizer is inexpensive and effective. I can't see spending $500 or $700 for a similar device, which is easy to do with more mainstream, brand name cine... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Danny Grizzle
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Stabilizer
Can't beat the price for an all metal rig very customizable, at this you can buy more for spare parts.
Published 4 months ago by Ron Clark
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Value
I was initially surprised at the quality of the build. Nice aluminum tubes and clamps.
I'm using this with a Canon 5D MkII - With the ergonomics of the 5D MkII, you end up... Read more
I'm using this with a Canon 5D MkII - With the ergonomics of the 5D MkII, you end up... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Marlo Stanfield
