9 Best Budget Camera Stabilizer for DSLR and Mirrorless

What is a Camera Stabilizer?

Camera stabilizer is a device which holds the camera in such a manner that reduce or compensate the unwanted camera movement like camera shake or jerk. Camera stabilizer is one of the revolutionary inventions happened in filmmaking history. It allows you to explore your cinematography and filmmaking skill into its extent.

Importance of Camera Stabilizer in Budget Filmmaking.

Smooth Footage: It reduces the unwanted camera shake and makes the footage way smoother and more realistic.

Rough Locations: It allows you to shorts in a various rough or uneven location like a Jungle, Hills, etc. And in narrow spaces where it is very hard to place or take other camera equipment but Camera stabilizer can easily go through it.

Tracking Shorts: It is the best gear for tracking short which gives you a feeling like Running short.

Costing: For budget filmmakers, getting all the camera equipment like dolly, crank in rent or purchase might be not possible but have a camera stabilizer can replace most of it.

Less Crew: Camera stabilizer is a one-man operation. It required only one person who operates the stabilizer and camera itself. So, it helps in the budget also both directly and indirectly.

Portability: Due to its compact size, it is easy to transport and carry and also very easy to use.

Categories: Camera stabilizers are basically of three types.

1. Handheld Stabilizer
2. 3-Axis Gimbals
3. Vest Stabilizer System

Handheld Stabilizer

A Camera Stabilizer that doesn’t use any motorized, electronic parts and external support like a vest to create stability. These types of the stabilizer are budget-friendly and lightweight. Some of the best budget handheld stabilizers are:

Flycam Nano Handheld Stabilizer

Pros:

• It is very lightweight and small in size so you can carry easily.
• It has its own detachable mounting plate.
• It is very cheap but built quality is good and made up of aluminium except for the mounting plate.
• In other accessories you can get a good quality carry bag.

Cons:

• Not good for big Dslr and cameras like Canon 1Dx, Canon 5D etc.
• Not able to take low angle short with it because its handle knob is not adjustable.
• Good for beginners but not for semi-professional and professional work.

Price:   ₹ 2,794.00 (Amazon)

Movofilms HD-3000 Handheld Stabilizer

Pros:

• It has a dynamic camera base plate with multiple holes to mount all type of plate, according to the requirement.
• You can also extend the weight base plate to maintain the bottom support.
• It comes with a micro-adjustable knob at camera base plate.
• It’s built quality is very good, nothing is made of plastic.
• It can carry big cameras up to 3.5kg / 8lb.
• Very easy to carry for transportation.
• In other accessories you can get a carry bag, table clamp for quick balance.

Cons:

• It not comes with any quick release or other camera plates.
• Not able to take low angle short with it because its handle knob is not adjustable.
• Good for beginners and semi-professional but not for professional work.

Price:   ₹ 3,997.00 (Amazon)

Flycam HD-3000 Handheld Stabilizer

Pros:

• It has a dynamic camera base plate with multiple holes to mount all type of plate, according to the requirement.
• You can also extend the weight base plate to maintain the bottom support.
• It comes with a micro-adjustable knob at camera base plate.
• It’s built quality is very good, nothing is made of plastic.
• It can carry big cameras up to 3.5kg / 8lb.
• Very easy to carry for transportation.
• In other accessories you can get a carry bag, table clamp for quick balance.

Cons:

• Not able to take low angle short with it because its handle knob is not adjustable.
• Good for beginners and semi-professional but not for professional work.

Price:   ₹ 7,100.00 (Amazon)

Flycam Redking Handheld Stabilizer

Pros:

• It has a sliding dovetail quick release plate for quick mounting-dismounting of camera.
• It comes with very good fine-tuning control knob allow you accurate front-to-back and side-to-side adjustment of the camera.
• It has a meter scale in camera plate and the centre rod which helps a lot in quick balancing.
• Handle adjustment option (Horizontally) which allow you to take low angle shots very comfortably.
• It’s built quality is very good, almost professional.
• It can carry any cameras on it like red but not cine cameras.
• Very easy to carry for transportation. Weight is 6kg.
• In other accessories you can get a carry bag, table clamp for quick balance.

Cons:

• Its handle foam grip is not tight enough.
• It doesn’t come with any carry bag.

Price:   ₹ 15,575.00 (Amazon)

3-Axis Gimbals

A Camera Stabilizer that uses any motorized or electronic parts to create stability at the footage. We called it 3-axis gimbal because of its 3-axis movement ability. Some of the best budget 3-axis gimbals are:

Sirui Swift P1 Gimbal

Pros:

• It has four quick-shifting modes.
• It comes with a Quick Release Plate which is easy to remove for a camera.
• It also has a feature of focusing with focusing wheel.
• Comes with tripod leg.

Cons:

• Only compatible with mirrorless cameras, action camera and mobile phone not with DSLRs due to load capacity which is up to 900g/1.98lbs.
• You can’t attach heavy and big lenses with it due to its load capacity.

Price:   ₹ 16,999.00 (Amazon)

Weifeng Wi-710 Gimbal

Pros:

• It has a payload capacity of 3.6 kg which enough for DSLRs, mirrorless cameras and other cameras.
• You can shoot time-lapse.
• It comes with a mobile app to operate it more frequently.
• It has easy operation and very quick installation system.
• Its battery backup to 12 hours.
• It allows you 360-degree 3-axis rotation.
• Comes with a tripod leg and carry case.

Cons:

• You can’t attach heavy and big lenses with it due to its load capacity.
• It has only 3 modes.

Price:   ₹ 23,999.00 (Amazon)

Hohem Gimbal

Pros:

• It has a payload capacity of 2.6 kg/5.51 lbs which enough for DSLRs and mirrorless cameras.
• You can shoot time-lapse.
• It comes with a mobile app to operate it more frequently.
• Its battery backup to 12 hours.
• It allows you 360-degree 3-axis rotation.
• Comes with a tripod leg and carry case.

Cons:

• You can’t attach heavy and big lenses with it due to its load capacity.
• It has only 3 modes.

Price:   ₹ 26,999.00 (Amazon)

Moza Aircross 2 Gimbal

Pros:

• It has a payload capacity of 3.2 kg which enough for DSLRs, mirrorless cameras and other cameras.
• You can shoot time-lapse.
• It has a unique feature that is Mimic motion control.
• Object tracking feature also introduces in this gimbal.
• It comes with E-focus option.
• It comes with a mobile app to operate it more frequently.
• It has easy operation and very quick installation system.
• Its battery backup to 12 hours.
• It allows you 360-degree 3-axis rotation.
• Comes with a tripod leg and carry case.

Cons:

• You can’t attach heavy and big lenses with it due to its load capacity.

Price:   ₹ 28,900.00 (Amazon)

DJI Ronin SC Gimbal

Pros:

• It has a payload capacity of 2.0 kg which enough for DSLRs, mirrorless cameras and other cameras.
• You can shoot time-lapse/Paronoma/Motion-laps/Motion control.
• Mimic motion control with mobile is also there.
• Active Object tracking feature also introduces in this gimbal.
• It comes with E-focus option.
• It comes with a mobile app.
• Its battery backup to 11 hours.
• It allows you 360-degree 3-axis rotation.
• Comes with a tripod leg and carry case.

Cons:

• You can’t attach heavy and big lenses with it due to its load capacity.

Price:   ₹ 29,999.00 (Amazon)

By Rajib Sinha

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