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Mighty Wondercam (Videosmith) Mini Rover Camera Grip - for Small Camcorders

  • Price: $69.95
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  • Mfr# MR01
 

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The Mini Rover is a unique compact, lightweight and sturdy all-metal L-shaped bracket, the Mini-Rover is ideal for mounting accessories such as mikes or lights in the shoe above the cushioned handgrip. The versatile padded camera platform has anti-twist pins to keep the camera stable, plus standard tripod mounting holes.

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

by PowerReviews
Mighty Wondercam (Videosmith)Mini Rover
 
4.9

(based on 9 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (8)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (0)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (8)
  • Improves performance (6)
  • Highly compatible (5)
  • Professional quality (4)
  • Compact (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Independent films (6)
    • Complex projects (4)
    • Home movies (4)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Business owner (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (8)

    Reviewed by 9 customers

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    5.0

    Smart design

    By MHB

    from New England

    About Me Business Owner

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use
    • Highly Compatible
    • Improves Performance
    • Lightweight
    • Professional Quality

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Complex Projects
      • Independent Films

      Comments about Mighty Wondercam (Videosmith) Mini Rover:

      This is a gem. Someone with brains designed this. I have my LED light on it and it works perfectly for whatever I wish to add.
      I like the design and it is so well built that it acts as a very stable support when I hold the camera free hand. My arms are held out at a better angle to steady the camera.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

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      5.0

      Solid and simple

      By JLC

      from Austin, TX

      About Me Independent Filmmaker

      See all my reviews

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Compact Design
      • Easy To Use
      • Highly Compatible
      • Improves Performance
      • Lightweight
      • Professional Quality

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Home Movies
        • Independent Films

        Comments about Mighty Wondercam (Videosmith) Mini Rover:

        A simple design. It doesn't perform miracles, but it gives you a solid extra handle and place for attaching accessories.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

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        5.0

        Great build quality

        By FilmTeacher

        from Houston, TX

        About Me Educator

        Pros

        • Easy To Use
        • Improves Performance

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • HDSLR

          Comments about Mighty Wondercam (Videosmith) Mini Rover:

          Used with a 60D and a Rode NTG-2. The build quality is exceptional. No complaints.

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

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          5.0

          Indispensable for us!

          By RickinATL

          from Atlanta, GA

          About Me Business Owner, Professional video shop

          Pros

          • Easy To Use
          • Extremely versatile
          • Pro quality
          • Sturdy

          Cons

          • Wish more shoe mounts

          Best Uses

          • Complex Projects
          • DSLR filmmaking

          Comments about Mighty Wondercam (Videosmith) Mini Rover:

          This seems like a simple right-angle handle with a shoe, but it's so much more useful than that. For one thing, it's plenty sturdy--so when you mount your tripod plate to the bottom, even if the rig is really loaded up, you're not going to get any sway or play.Even better, there's room to clamp or hang stuff, and we do. We use the handle-top shoe to mount a swiveling shoe-to-screw adapter that holds an H4N Zoom recorder--it's a great way to manage that problem, because you can see the H4N screen and the back of your 5D or 7D by just flicking your eyes back and forth. This will help you remember to record sound along with your video! (you DSLR video types know exactly what I'm talking about, right?)And when you pop it off the tripod, that handle really helps keep you steady. If you snap the whole rig onto a monopod, you can get three points of contact this way and then you're REALLY steady[...]

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

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          5.0

          To use is to appreciate

          By Bootman

          from Salem, VA

          About Me Hobbyist, Travel

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Compact Design
          • Easy To Use
          • Improves Performance

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Home Movies
            • Independent Films

            Comments about Mighty Wondercam (Videosmith) Mini Rover:

            I bought the Mini Rover based on the positive reviews that I read and the published price. I film with the Canon GL-2 and had just purchased the wide angle lens option for this camera. Needless to say this option increased the overall weight of the camera and made it front end heavey. The solution had to be a device that would steady the camera while at the same time would be small enough to fit in my camera case. The Mini Rover met the above mentioned requirements with flying colors. I couldn't believe the difference this little attachment made in shifting the center of gravity back toward the middle of the camera and steading those long held shots. I would recommend this attachment to a friend and would not hesitate to make this purchase again. In fact, on my last filming while at the "Biltmore Estate" I was approached by a gentleman who wanted to know where I purchased this support device. I'm sure I made a sale on the Mini Rover on sight alone. It's a great device for the money and deserves a 5 star rating.......

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Share this review

             
            5.0

            Very well designed! I now own 2!!

            By SMP Video LLC

            from Princeton, NJ

            About Me Business Owner

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Compact Design
            • Easy To Use
            • Highly Compatible
            • Improves Performance
            • Lightweight
            • Professional Quality

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Complex Projects
              • Independent Films
              • In The Studio

              Comments about Mighty Wondercam (Videosmith) Mini Rover:

              I use this for shooting handheld with my Sony EX1R and older TRV900. Works great to help keep your shot steady. Also perfect mounting bracket for add-ons like a shotgun mic, light or wireless receiver. Makes carrying your camera easier when used as a handle.

              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Share this review

               
              5.0

              great tool

              By Howard

              from Columbus, OH

              About Me Professional Artist

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easy To Use
              • Highly Compatible
              • Improves Performance
              • Professional Quality

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Home Movies
                • Independent Films
                • In The Studio

                Comments about Mighty Wondercam (Videosmith) Mini Rover:

                very sturdy, works great

                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                Share this review

                 
                4.0

                great for the price.

                By AL

                from San Antonio, TX

                About Me Film Student

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Easy To Use
                • Highly Compatible

                Cons

                • Poor Design

                Best Uses

                • Complex Projects
                • Home Movies
                • Independent Films

                Comments about Mighty Wondercam (Videosmith) Mini Rover:

                I would have given it 5 stars but it's a little too long. Built tough and does what it says. It does make it more difficult to focus because of the weight balance.

                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                Share this review

                 
                5.0

                Fantastic Grip Great Price!

                By Flashmaster123

                from Newburyport, MA

                About Me Film Professional

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Good Stability

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Stabilization

                  Comments about Mighty Wondercam (Videosmith) Mini Rover:

                  This grip fits my Panasonic DVX100b perfectly. Great for weddings and events. I attach a quick release plate and jump from tripod to monopod to handheld in seconds. I especially like using this grip when my camera is on my monopod, but its light enought that I don't mind leaving it attached to the camera when its on my tripod.

                  Share this review

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                  REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

                  by PowerReviews
                  Mighty Wondercam (Videosmith)Mini Rover
                   
                  4.9

                  (based on 9 reviews)

                  Ratings Distribution

                  • 5 Stars

                     

                    (8)

                  • 4 Stars

                     

                    (1)

                  • 3 Stars

                     

                    (0)

                  • 2 Stars

                     

                    (0)

                  • 1 Stars

                     

                    (0)

                  100%

                  of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

                  Pros

                  • Easy to use (8)
                  • Improves performance (6)
                  • Highly compatible (5)
                  • Professional quality (4)
                  • Compact (3)

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Independent films (6)
                    • Complex projects (4)
                    • Home movies (4)
                      • Reviewer Profile:
                      • Business owner (3)
                      • Was this a gift?:
                      • No (8)

                    Reviewed by 9 customers

                    Sort by

                    Displaying reviews 1-9

                    Back to top

                     
                    5.0

                    Smart design

                    By MHB

                    from New England

                    About Me Business Owner

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Easy To Use
                    • Highly Compatible
                    • Improves Performance
                    • Lightweight
                    • Professional Quality

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Complex Projects
                      • Independent Films

                      Comments about Mighty Wondercam (Videosmith) Mini Rover:

                      This is a gem. Someone with brains designed this. I have my LED light on it and it works perfectly for whatever I wish to add.
                      I like the design and it is so well built that it acts as a very stable support when I hold the camera free hand. My arms are held out at a better angle to steady the camera.

                      • Was this a gift?:
                      • No

                      Share this review

                       
                      5.0

                      Solid and simple

                      By JLC

                      from Austin, TX

                      About Me Independent Filmmaker

                      See all my reviews

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Compact Design
                      • Easy To Use
                      • Highly Compatible
                      • Improves Performance
                      • Lightweight
                      • Professional Quality

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Home Movies
                        • Independent Films

                        Comments about Mighty Wondercam (Videosmith) Mini Rover:

                        A simple design. It doesn't perform miracles, but it gives you a solid extra handle and place for attaching accessories.

                        • Was this a gift?:
                        • No

                        Share this review

                         
                        5.0

                        Great build quality

                        By FilmTeacher

                        from Houston, TX

                        About Me Educator

                        Pros

                        • Easy To Use
                        • Improves Performance

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • HDSLR

                          Comments about Mighty Wondercam (Videosmith) Mini Rover:

                          Used with a 60D and a Rode NTG-2. The build quality is exceptional. No complaints.

                          • Was this a gift?:
                          • No

                          Share this review

                           
                          5.0

                          Indispensable for us!

                          By RickinATL

                          from Atlanta, GA

                          About Me Business Owner, Professional video shop

                          Pros

                          • Easy To Use
                          • Extremely versatile
                          • Pro quality
                          • Sturdy

                          Cons

                          • Wish more shoe mounts

                          Best Uses

                          • Complex Projects
                          • DSLR filmmaking

                          Comments about Mighty Wondercam (Videosmith) Mini Rover:

                          This seems like a simple right-angle handle with a shoe, but it's so much more useful than that. For one thing, it's plenty sturdy--so when you mount your tripod plate to the bottom, even if the rig is really loaded up, you're not going to get any sway or play.Even better, there's room to clamp or hang stuff, and we do. We use the handle-top shoe to mount a swiveling shoe-to-screw adapter that holds an H4N Zoom recorder--it's a great way to manage that problem, because you can see the H4N screen and the back of your 5D or 7D by just flicking your eyes back and forth. This will help you remember to record sound along with your video! (you DSLR video types know exactly what I'm talking about, right?)And when you pop it off the tripod, that handle really helps keep you steady. If you snap the whole rig onto a monopod, you can get three points of contact this way and then you're REALLY steady[...]

                          • Was this a gift?:
                          • No

                          Share this review

                           
                          5.0

                          To use is to appreciate

                          By Bootman

                          from Salem, VA

                          About Me Hobbyist, Travel

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Compact Design
                          • Easy To Use
                          • Improves Performance

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Home Movies
                            • Independent Films

                            Comments about Mighty Wondercam (Videosmith) Mini Rover:

                            I bought the Mini Rover based on the positive reviews that I read and the published price. I film with the Canon GL-2 and had just purchased the wide angle lens option for this camera. Needless to say this option increased the overall weight of the camera and made it front end heavey. The solution had to be a device that would steady the camera while at the same time would be small enough to fit in my camera case. The Mini Rover met the above mentioned requirements with flying colors. I couldn't believe the difference this little attachment made in shifting the center of gravity back toward the middle of the camera and steading those long held shots. I would recommend this attachment to a friend and would not hesitate to make this purchase again. In fact, on my last filming while at the "Biltmore Estate" I was approached by a gentleman who wanted to know where I purchased this support device. I'm sure I made a sale on the Mini Rover on sight alone. It's a great device for the money and deserves a 5 star rating.......

                            • Was this a gift?:
                            • No

                            Share this review

                             
                            5.0

                            Very well designed! I now own 2!!

                            By SMP Video LLC

                            from Princeton, NJ

                            About Me Business Owner

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Compact Design
                            • Easy To Use
                            • Highly Compatible
                            • Improves Performance
                            • Lightweight
                            • Professional Quality

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Complex Projects
                              • Independent Films
                              • In The Studio

                              Comments about Mighty Wondercam (Videosmith) Mini Rover:

                              I use this for shooting handheld with my Sony EX1R and older TRV900. Works great to help keep your shot steady. Also perfect mounting bracket for add-ons like a shotgun mic, light or wireless receiver. Makes carrying your camera easier when used as a handle.

                              • Was this a gift?:
                              • No

                              Share this review

                               
                              5.0

                              great tool

                              By Howard

                              from Columbus, OH

                              About Me Professional Artist

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Easy To Use
                              • Highly Compatible
                              • Improves Performance
                              • Professional Quality

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Home Movies
                                • Independent Films
                                • In The Studio

                                Comments about Mighty Wondercam (Videosmith) Mini Rover:

                                very sturdy, works great

                                • Was this a gift?:
                                • No

                                Share this review

                                 
                                4.0

                                great for the price.

                                By AL

                                from San Antonio, TX

                                About Me Film Student

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Easy To Use
                                • Highly Compatible

                                Cons

                                • Poor Design

                                Best Uses

                                • Complex Projects
                                • Home Movies
                                • Independent Films

                                Comments about Mighty Wondercam (Videosmith) Mini Rover:

                                I would have given it 5 stars but it's a little too long. Built tough and does what it says. It does make it more difficult to focus because of the weight balance.

                                • Was this a gift?:
                                • No

                                Share this review

                                 
                                5.0

                                Fantastic Grip Great Price!

                                By Flashmaster123

                                from Newburyport, MA

                                About Me Film Professional

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Good Stability

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Stabilization

                                  Comments about Mighty Wondercam (Videosmith) Mini Rover:

                                  This grip fits my Panasonic DVX100b perfectly. Great for weddings and events. I attach a quick release plate and jump from tripod to monopod to handheld in seconds. I especially like using this grip when my camera is on my monopod, but its light enought that I don't mind leaving it attached to the camera when its on my tripod.

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