Davis & Sanford Belt Mounted Compact Steady Stick for all mini-DV, Hi8, 8mm, & VHS Video Cameras with Standard Tripod Socket

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★★★★☆
4.0

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Pros

  • Lightweight (16)
  • Folds small (11)
  • Good stability (9)
  • Unfolds quickly (5)
  • Easy to use (4)
  • Improves performance (4)
  • High quality (2)
  • Highly compatible (2)
  • A bit bouncy when walking (1)
  • Adjustable (1)
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Cons

  • Weak construction (4)
  • Unstable (2)
  • Lacks functionality (1)
  • Mover shaker (1)
  • No fluid head (1)
  • No safety belt (1)
  • Not shocked absorbent (1)
  • Poor design (1)

Best Uses

  • Stabilization (8)
  • Independent films (5)
  • Complex projects (2)
  • Home movies (2)
  • Long days of shooting (1)
  • Non-moving stabilization (1)
  • Studio (1)
  • Trashcan (1)
 
 
 

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The Davis & Sanford Steady Stick Compact is the answer to videographers who need a lightweight support to ease the load on their arm and shoulders, but don't want to carry around a complex, pricy stabilizer system. The belt-mounted support arm shifts camera weight from shoulder to torso, leaving your hands free to direct the movement of the camera. Compatible with any compact camcorder that features a 1/4"-20 tripod socket.

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Product Reviews

Last update: Oct 22, 2009

Davis & Sanford Belt Mounted Compact Steady Stick for all mini-DV, Hi8, 8mm, & VHS Video Cameras with Standard Tripod Socket Reviews

 
 
 

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

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★★★★★
5.0
Most Useful and Convenient!

"I am rating this with five stars, but with a quality caveat noted at the end of this discourse - in a word, this is the steady, easily portable platform I have been seeking for over three years! And in that period of time, it is the fifth device I have purchased, but the first steadying device that has worked unequivocally well for me. The price is only a fifth of the most expensive shoulder mounts or combina..." Read Full Review »

Jun 05, 2008 by Bill

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
"Tilt A Whirl!"

"I purchased the product to be able to steady & perfect my shooting style. The easy adjustment on the velcro belt is the cat's meow. The adjusting screws on the device are under-equated.The pop in/out assembly results in a shaking affect.The bottom line is I felt like I had in my hands a camera support that felt like a tilt-n whirl saucer rendering my purchase useless & headed for the TRASH!!!!..." Read Full Review »

Dec 10, 2008 by Mr. Big Shot

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Davis & Sanford Belt Mounted Compact Steady Stick for all mini-DV, Hi8, 8mm, & VHS Video Cameras with Standard Tripod Socket Review

Most Useful and Convenient!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Folds Small
  • Good Stability
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • Weak Construction

    Best Uses

  • Stabilization
 

"I am rating this with five stars, but with a quality caveat noted at the end of this discourse - in a word, this is the steady, easily portable platform I have been seeking for over three years! And in that period of time, it is the fifth device I have purchased, but the first steadying device that …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 5 2008
Bill
Austin, Texas
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Price: $69.95
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Davis & Sanford Belt Mounted Compact Steady Stick for all mini-DV, Hi8, 8mm, & VHS Video Cameras with Standard Tripod Socket Review

[$] is just one chiropractor appointment

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Folds Small
  • Good Stability
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"While recently running a Z1U for a Travel Channel program I appreciated the light weight of a camcorder when compared to a full-sized ENG or Production camera. In the end though my back, shoulder and arm suffered from the weeks of run and gun shooting even worse than usual, because of the awkward b …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 16 2008
Epaka
Minneapolis
I am:
  • 10+ years in film/video
  • Film Professional
  • Tech Savvy
Reviewed at:
Price: $69.95
 

Davis & Sanford Belt Mounted Compact Steady Stick for all mini-DV, Hi8, 8mm, & VHS Video Cameras with Standard Tripod Socket Review

Needs little getting used to

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Folds Small
  • Good Stability
  • Lightweight
  • Sollid
  • Unfolds Quickly

    Cons

  • No Safety belt

    Best Uses

  • Stabilization
 

"Today I received the Steady Stick Compact. It’s much more solid than I expected. I thought it would be much more plastic, but it is made from very solid material. Great.



I made some testing shots in my garden and it feels good, but you do have to change your recording method a bit. I’m used to h …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 7 2008
Remco
Almere, The Netherlands
I am:
  • Aspiring Film Maker
  • Technically Challenged
Reviewed at:
Price: $69.95
 

Davis & Sanford Belt Mounted Compact Steady Stick for all mini-DV, Hi8, 8mm, & VHS Video Cameras with Standard Tripod Socket Review

Stick is great! Buckle is not.

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Use
  • Improves Performance
  • Professional Quality

    Cons

  • Poor Design

    Best Uses

  • Home Movies
  • Independent Films
 

"I bought this steady stick to use with my Canon XH-A1s. The quick release function is great and when in use, the steady stick produces a shot as steady as a tripod with the ability to move around, high and low. The only unfortunate thing is that the plastic buckle that holds the belt on broke afte …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 2 2009
Lip Media LLC
Eugene OR
I am:
  • Professional Artist
Reviewed at:
Price: $69.95
 

Davis & Sanford Belt Mounted Compact Steady Stick for all mini-DV, Hi8, 8mm, & VHS Video Cameras with Standard Tripod Socket Review

works as advertised

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Folds Small
  • Good Stability
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Non-moving stabilization
 

"Did two afternoon shoots in a row. I used a steady stick, the other camera operator was completely handheld. By the end of each day, his hands were getting pretty shaky, and my footage was still rock solid.



The quick release on both the base of the stick at at the top worked out well. Easy to …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 25 2008
iamjw
Coventry, CT
I am:
  • Aspiring Film Maker
  • Tech Savvy
Reviewed at:
Price: $69.95
 
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