Customer Reviews

SIMA SVP-3 Mobile Video Prop

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not the best design but still pretty effective for image stabilization. originally conceived for video cameras but i use it for my regular DSLR camera. holds camera pretty still except for those moments when you're huffing & puffing, then you want to disconnect from the chestpod as you're getting lots of movement then. great for times when you can't use a tripod or monopod. also gives more freedom of movement and quicker response than with a monopod. a definite must for low light handheld situations, especially when you don't have a fast lens.

haven't bought one yet but am considering a slik mini pro tripod as a possible 3-point chestpod.

I have had mine for over 15 years. I have used it on various cam-corders. I find that I get older, I need the stability this device provides. So easy to hook up and adjust to your size. Allows you to lower your camera and not fear dropping it. I would recommend this for all cam-corder use. I also plan to try it on my 35 mm SLR to get the extra stability.

I liked using it, but not sure if it's needed. Took some weight off my neck, so for that, it's good (bad back and neck). I think the design could be improved by including a harness instead of just a belt, so that it attachés to a harness that goes over the shoulders with a wider flex/stretch material belt that breaths. And, the addition of a tether to the top portion that is adjustable for angled away from body support.

This is very handy little prop. I use it with my Hdr-sr12. The camera gets a little heavy without something to prop it up on. This works very nicely. For the price you can't go wrong...

It may be that I simply did not understand the product when I made the purchase. This item does not provide the support for my camcorder that I thought it would. It requires holding on to the camera and I thought it would allow me to record myself painting and doing other arts and crafts as demonstrations. There is NO hands free use of the camera with this support device. If you let go of the camera it will fall over and dangle at the end of the 'stick' from your waste. It is more like a belt with a stick attached to the belt that you screw your camera onto the other end. I guess it provides some stability if you don't move your waste and are not walking, talking or doing anything else but holding very still. And if you should need to move your camera you will have to first detach it from the end of this 'stick' that is attached to the 'belt' that is fastened around your waste and this takes time and effort and could leave you with a messed up shot or opportunity for a shot. I'm still trying to find a good use for it. I thought I may try rigging up a neck band to attach to the camera on this 'stick' that is attached to my waste and see if this will allow me to have 'hands free' use of my camcorder. I only paid $20.00 for it and if I can find a way to use it hands free it may all work out in the end. I'm sorry I made the purchase but will try to make the best of it. It would have been helpful to see pictures of this item actually being used.