X-Steady Electro Cube 1-Axis Gimbal Stabilizer Mount, Steadicam for GoPro, Compact Nikon, Canon, Olympus, Sony, Panasonic Digital Cameras (Black)

Not only is it big and bulky... its thickness is about 2 in and it's sheerness is flat and dull. I would have said that if the item worked when it arrived. But it did not work when it arrived. I wanted it to but it was dead. Did I mention you have to pay return shipping? I bought this because I Dabble in being a fpv Pilot and this was a great concept to have on a drone. Unfortunately it's way too big and I would have returned it working or not. I do not recommend this 4 fpv

Simple to attach to anything. I use it to record my rowing workouts. Attach it to boat. long battery life, splash proof.

As others have mentioned, this steady-cam introduces a noticable amount of sway to your filming but eliminates shake. The first time I watched a video after using this, I couldn't help but feel as though I was getting seasick; I find the constant rocking to be literally nauseating. I'm sure not everyone will have that reaction, but for my filming needs, it's not going to work. If you're going to use it while being mostly stationary, perhaps a pivot here and there, then it'll work, but for constant motion, it's a no-go. I'll continue using a "stick", which works fine for most everything, and with a stick, you can reduce shake substantially.The device itself is very high-quality, and the mounting mechanism is intuitive. It'll accept any camera that has the universal screw hole. It'd be nice if they included an attachment for a smart phone. You have to setup your camera to be balanced on the device, and that doesn't take long at all. There are different weights to use based on the weight of your camera, so it's very flexible. The grip is nice, and you can rotate in all directions, but it does have a limit in which you can turn the handle, so anything that exceeds somewhere between 30-45 degrees and the unit will no longer act as a steady-cam.I really wished this worked better, I had such high hopes.

I've been using this for a few days now and although others have given this a 4-5 I'm going with 3 stars because I feel "it's OK." The quality isn't an issue. It's also very easy to use. The biggest issue I have is that this is very prone to sway. I've used a few of these gimbals before and the ones that work the best are much longer in length. The one I use consistently has a 2.5 foot bottom arm. A longer bottom arm tends to mitigate the sway. If you are seated and just panning the camera, with practice, you can get some smooth shots. But if you're walking or riding in a vehicle you won't get rid of the sway without using your other hand to stop it. The bottom arm is just too short. As a trick you can hang a string with a good sized weight hanging from the bottom arm. The longer the string the less sway you'll get. It's all about the physics.Again, this is a top-quality gimbal. Just keep in mind the limitations.

Works decently well, a bit ungainly in the dark (at an event, etc) but of course gets easier with practice and the quality and stability of the images is definitely better and especially when zoomed in from a distance, much less visible shake.

Great quality products, it is very good but not the best the in the market. However, due to price worth buying it.

There is no shortage of camera stabilizers on the market today. This is one of the cleverest designs I’ve worked with.The manufacturer claims the X-Steady Lite will handle cameras up to 500 grams or 17.6 ounces. I was a bit dubious about that, but tried it with a Sony RX100 III which comes in at 10.2 ounces.I was very pleasantly surprised at the ease and speed of setup.Mount the camera on the ¼-20 screw on the top platform. Tighten the large adjustment wheel just enough to snug the camera up to the platform. Then slide the camera back and forth until the bubble inside the bubble level on the unit is within a black circle inscribed on its clear cover. Only small incremental adjustments were required.Next, you adjust the counterweight on the bottom by sliding it up or down on the bracket until the bubble is centered over a silver point within the bubble level. One thing that isn’t clear in the instructions: if the tripod socket on your camera isn’t directly under the center of the lens, you swing the counterweight bracket left or right as required to compensate and level out the camera platform. It is more difficult to describe than to do. The total weight of the counterweight is adjustable: you simply unscrew part of it. Clever design.With the Sony RX000 III, I was up and running within five minutes or so. My suggestion to the manufacturer is to make the adjustment screw a bit larger so that it can be more easily grasped when using the unit one-handed.It took a little bit of practice to learn how to use the unit. As with flying a small plane for the first time or two, there is a tendency to over-compensate. The bracket is essentially floating free over the gimbal. It will sway with a light touch or movement. The natural tendency is to move right when the unit moves left to stabilize it. The key is to not over-compensate: be gentle.Once you get the hang of it, the X-Steady Lite keeps your camera pretty stable while walking and when panning. The range of motion is 30 degrees. I was pleased with the RX100 video footage I shot. I also tested it with a Sony WX-80, a diminutive member of their Cybershot line. Because it uses a 1/4-20 tripod screw and can carry a hefty load, this is a far more versatile device than other gimbal stabilizers in this price ranges. My next tests will be with a GoPro and a Samsung Galaxy S5.This versatiity makes the X-Steady Lite the kind of device you can put in youor photo kit and use with any camera up to its max weight limit. Just be sure to pack whatever tripod adapters wouold be necessary.Something to watch out for: if you have a very wide angle lens on your camera, such as a 24mm, you may have to zoom out a bit to keep the bracket platform from appearing in your frame. This does not, however, seem to be a problem when using a GoPro.Overall, this stabilizer surprised me. It was very quick and easy to setup and changing cameras was a breeze. The learning curve is very short and the stabilizing effect is quite marked.For the money, I think it’s a worthwhile investment, especially if you’re going to be using it with more than one size and weight of camera.Jerry