Dot Line DL-0370 Hands-free Video Stabilizer for DSLR and Camcorders

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Joined the line of people waiting before opening time, literally within 10 minutes I was leaving this fabulous store with my purchase.

It was as easy as that.

From the more than helpful and well knowledged sales assistants, to the excellent checkout system, this was surely my most enjoyable shopping trip to the city.

The stabilizer was for my son, who had a photography job that very evening and he was more than happy. The stabilizer was perfect and he made money.

Thank you B & H.
Ian Hamilton, a very happy father.

Comments about Dot Line DL-0370 Hands-free Video Stabilizer for DSLR and Camcorders:

for the price I thought it was a toy

as support for extreme camera press and on stage is incredible

with my sony NXCAM 70U they became a dangerous weapon
as support for extreme camera press and on stage is incredible

with my sony NXCAM 70U became a dangerous weapon

I have proven even on my motorcycle

Comments about Dot Line DL-0370 Hands-free Video Stabilizer for DSLR and Camcorders:

So I need to make a video out the window of my car. How do I hold the camera? Vioala, this doo-hickey sat on my left shoulder (either one will work) and captured everything I needed. Please Note: this was for personal use only, and quality did not matter. So what, the "Stabilizer" would slip a bit every time I hit rough pavement. Its only 60 bucks! Oh yeah, its still unrecognized in Manhattan, so you will get a lot of "looks".

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With this hands-free video stabilizer you could charge with the camera all day, and work easier and fast.

Comments about Dot Line DL-0370 Hands-free Video Stabilizer for DSLR and Camcorders:

The first time I tried to use it, the mount where the camera attaches broke right off. Seemed like that was the weak point in the construction. The rest of the design seemed like it would be pretty solid. If only that mount was sturdier. You get what you pay for. Save your money up and invest in better built products!

Comments about Dot Line DL-0370 Hands-free Video Stabilizer for DSLR and Camcorders:

it broke before i was able to put it together!!! cheap plastic. im going to return it tomorrow. waw!!! no force aplied if that's what you're thinking. i was actually on the verge of moving another part when a piece broke in 2 and fell off

Comments about Dot Line DL-0370 Hands-free Video Stabilizer for DSLR and Camcorders:

great, i used it in a wedding. to move around fast. drilled a hole to insert a monopod to avoid breathing. the threads ripped off the cheap plastic, so just superglued a metal adapter to fill the void. being metal, the threads wont rip off.

without a monopod, it is difficult to stay tripod-steady. which is why i gave it a 4 star rating.

i didn't need the strap which actually was useless to me. i don't see the point of it but perhaps, being hands free, it would prevent the camera from falling to the ground if someone knocked it off your shoulders by mistake.

Comments about Dot Line DL-0370 Hands-free Video Stabilizer for DSLR and Camcorders:

Comfortable, stable and fits over my D cup! I use it for both, still and video. Used it on an antelope hunt, found I had to pull the chest piece away from my body for stable video when breathing hard from the chase, but other than that, I enjoyed the convenience of the hands free.
Excellent Product.

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It's a good product, although as a female, the fit around the chest is a little awkward. The chest stabilizer combined with the wrap around strap sort of squish my chest in a weird way.

Comments about Dot Line DL-0370 Hands-free Video Stabilizer for DSLR and Camcorders:

The stabilizer is great. Too bad the Canon 5dii we bought broke after using it for 5 days! We have sent it back (Error 30, shutter) but it still cost me a ton of money [...] extra days of filming our movie.

Comments about Dot Line DL-0370 Hands-free Video Stabilizer for DSLR and Camcorders:

I use this product when a tripod and or monopod is not pratical this is the answer.
Price right and quality is there.

Comments about Dot Line DL-0370 Hands-free Video Stabilizer for DSLR and Camcorders:

use product, not as quite stable as i thought but very good for the price of the product.

Comments about Dot Line DL-0370 Hands-free Video Stabilizer for DSLR and Camcorders:

a real arm saver.

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I use this product for run and gun filming. This product in conjunction with a flash bracket for my mic and LED light makes a pretty good shoulder mount rig. Multiple pieces allows for an application to suit your needs.

Comments about Dot Line DL-0370 Hands-free Video Stabilizer for DSLR and Camcorders:

This rig is a fantastic foundation for building a shoulder rig for dslr filmmaking. I added a follow focus unit, rails and mounting block, and using the taller of the two camera mounting platforms that are included with this kit, it all just fits at eye level (perfect for use with Zacuto Z-finder). The ergonomics of this are about as close to perfect as I think are possible. And, no heavy counter weights are necessary when using this rig, unlike many far more expensive alternatives.

Comments about Dot Line DL-0370 Hands-free Video Stabilizer for DSLR and Camcorders:

This Video Stabilizer positions your camera very close to your face and there are no way to adjust it to move further away. [...] I guess, there is a purpose for this product for someone, who mounts his/her camera on this stabilizer and does not need to access any of the camera features/adjustments, because it is very hard to do.IF there was another way to adjust this product, so that it can move away from your body further away, then it would be a lot more useful, in my opinion

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I've been hunting for the perfect dslr shoulder stabilizer for nearly two years. Most are overpriced, too heavy, and ergonomically incorrect. I discovered this one via another manufacturer's product, which incorporates this stock as an element of a more expensive package. So I bought this on the idea that I could build my own system using this as the foundation.

I haven't been disappointed. I was able to mount indexpensive follow focus components on top of this stock, and the result is that, for the first time, I have the rig I want:

An affordable shoulder rig that:

1. Is balanced – I can completely let go with my hands without the rig falling over.
2. Is light as possible – no shoulder-numbing counter balance weights need to be added.
3. Includes follow focus for smooth cinematic focusing on the fly.
4. Is ergonomic – Z-finder is positioned in front of my right eye; I can comfortably use rig for longer than a few minutes.
5. Can be quickly reconfigured – camera can quick-release for use on tripod.

You might think that it would be hard to breathe while holding still a rig that rests partially on your lower chest, but it's not that bad. The camera will move slightly every time you take a breath, but it's easy to adjust your breathing pattern slightly for maximum stability (it simply involves being mindful not to push out your chest when inhaling – it's easy to expand lungs down and sideways instead).

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Check out [*]There are many versions of this product out there which are all essentially the same.