--- product_id: 434742 title: "Opteka SteadyVid SV-HD Camera Stabilizer with Quick Release for Digital SLR and Video Cameras up to 6lbs" brand: "opteka" price: "€ 51.69" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/434742-opteka-steadyvid-sv-hd-camera-stabilizer-with-quick-release-digital store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Height adjustable Precision bearings Supports 6lbs Opteka SteadyVid SV-HD Camera Stabilizer with Quick Release for Digital SLR and Video Cameras up to 6lbs **Brand:** opteka **Price:** € 51.69 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎥 Capture Every Moment with Unmatched Stability! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Opteka SteadyVid SV-HD Camera Stabilizer with Quick Release for Digital SLR and Video Cameras up to 6lbs by opteka - **How much does it cost?** € 51.69 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/434742-opteka-steadyvid-sv-hd-camera-stabilizer-with-quick-release-digital) ## Best For - opteka enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted opteka brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Elevate Your Shots:** Experience unparalleled stability with the Opteka SteadyVid SV-HD. - • **Precision Engineering:** Equipped with high precision bearings and low friction joints for smooth operation. - • **Effortless Adjustments:** Height adjustment feature enhances weight distribution for optimal performance. - • **Lightweight Yet Sturdy:** Crafted from durable aluminum with a sleek black powder coating. - • **Quick Release Convenience:** Designed for fast camera mounting and dismounting, keeping you in the creative flow. ## Overview The Opteka SteadyVid SV-HD Camera Stabilizer is a professional-grade tool designed for digital SLR and video cameras weighing up to 6lbs. Its aluminum construction ensures durability, while the height adjustment feature optimizes weight distribution, reducing the need for additional base weights. With high precision bearings and low friction joints, this stabilizer guarantees smooth and steady shots, making it an essential accessory for any videographer or photographer. ## Description The SteadyVid SV-HD is a lightweight stabilizing system created for DSLR cameras weighing up to 6lbs. This compact hand held system takes away the need for tripods or dolly's, giving videographers the ability to create smooth videos while the camera is in motion. It features a camera platform with both x and y adjustments, and multiple mount holes for various camera positions. The weight plate contains six weight discs to balance your camera on the stabilizer. These can be added or removed based on your need. The weights are fastened on the weight plate with 1/4" screw. The back and forth, side to side moving SV-HD platform allows for a quick adjustment of horizontal balance while the disks on the base platform adjust the camera's vertical balance. When properly balanced, the camera floats, and the stabilizer is ready to use. The SV-HD can be extended from 14.6" to 23.6" to adapt to the weight of the camera. This system is especially good for video cameras, video capable DSLR cameras and DVs. Specifications Maximum length: 23.6" Minimum length: 14.6" Quick release plate: 1.96" Weight capability: 6 lbs Kit Includes SV-HD stabilizer Quick release plate Weights Carry bag Review: Very Nice Unit and Value! - Like all stabilizers, the initial setup may require Prozac and a stiff gin and tonic. Expect to spend a bit of time to get everything balanced out correctly. I use a Nikon D7100, D800 and a Panasonic HC-X920. The 920 required me to remove all weights, and the other cameras required much more weight to balance well. (When loaded up, these things can become heavy!) This stabilizer has all of the necessary adjustments for balance - and are very well executed. (I would like it if the gimbal could be adjusted up and down a few inches, however.) The handle is a bit challenging for those who tend to stabilize at low angles. The gimbal is fluid and moves well. The finish is nice and the unit is nicely portable. Now, for the ugly reality - you have to practice with any stabilizer - this one included! From walking to moving, stabilizers are not vibration reduction or digital image stabilization devices. They make your motions more fluid, but require you to balance, practice and have patience to do their job. There were none of these features found in the shipping box! The good news is once you get all of these, this unit will reward you nicely. Overall, this quality unit is a good value - a photographic hat trick that should meet your expectations nicely! Review: Pretty good, but not the best at this price. - This stabilizer is not bad. It works for the most part. However there are a few minor issues that, even at this price point, can be solved by using another product. Pros: Balancing: this is my first such stabilizer, and after a few tutorials and a few tries I found balancing it was really not too hard. So points for that! Construction: feels solid, and if not for the few issues below I'd have no issue. Cons: - The sliding plates are not terribly hard to use, but a screw-type adjustment would be great. The Neweer unit is only a few bucks more than this but has the screw-type adjustments, which should be much easier than the loosen-tap-tighten-check method used for the Opteka. I haven't received that one yet but will write a review - The little plastic collar that holds the screw used for extending/retracting the weight platform does not inspire confidence. Technically it works but it looks out of place on an otherwise well constructed (mostly) unit. Generally feels sloppy and not like it will last too long. Opteka must agree since they included a spare. - The grip slips around on the handle, and this is pretty annoying. It's also not the most comfortable to hold. Easy enough to solve with a different grip and/or some superglue, but eh... - The biggest problem by far for a product like this: the bearings. The bearings are OK for the main pivot (if you were to spin the camera around while holding the handle stationary) but I can't really make one walk around it without inducing some moderate spin. That's no big thing really, but the two pivots on either side of the "yoke" - that Y-shaped piece (look like silver buttons on either side of the main pivot) are evidently not on bearings, and are too tight. They cause an otherwise well balanced platform to tilt quite severely with even small movements on these pivots. This is a no-go for any shots where you are moving the camera up/down. Even while walking around trying to hold it steady, there will invariably be some movement and it will cause the camera to get a-swingin'. For instance if I start with the camera around eye level and then lower the stabilizer, by the time I'm at hip level the camera has tilted forward about 30 degrees. This isn't a balance issue, it's the stiff pivots. I could loosen them, lube them, maybe even put proper bearings in there. For now I'm returning this one and going for the Neewer with easier adjustability up top. Hopefully the pivots are better on that one... ## Features - Aluminum construction with black powder coating - Height adjustment improves weight ratio and reduces the need for base weights - For DSLR and video cameras weighing up to 6lbs - High precision bearings and low friction joints ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00DRGQETA | | Brand | Opteka | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Camera | | Customer Reviews | 3.7 out of 5 stars 312 Reviews | | Folded Size | 14.6 inches | | Item Length | 23.6 Inches | | Item Weight | 16 ounces | | Manufacturer | Opteka | | Maximum Weight Recommendation | 6 Pounds | | UPC | 813789016748 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Opteka - **Color:** Black - **Compatible Devices:** Camera - **Folded Size:** 14.6 inches - **Item Weight:** 1 Pounds - **UPC:** 813789016748 ## Images ![Opteka SteadyVid SV-HD Camera Stabilizer with Quick Release for Digital SLR and Video Cameras up to 6lbs - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51w7OIYTUZL.jpg) ![Opteka SteadyVid SV-HD Camera Stabilizer with Quick Release for Digital SLR and Video Cameras up to 6lbs - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41nGlpmq9CL.jpg) ![Opteka SteadyVid SV-HD Camera Stabilizer with Quick Release for Digital SLR and Video Cameras up to 6lbs - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vnJOpCttL.jpg) ![Opteka SteadyVid SV-HD Camera Stabilizer with Quick Release for Digital SLR and Video Cameras up to 6lbs - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31aQ-7bw9nL.jpg) ![Opteka SteadyVid SV-HD Camera Stabilizer with Quick Release for Digital SLR and Video Cameras up to 6lbs - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31sW1WFyMJL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Nice Unit and Value! *by K***. on July 19, 2014* Like all stabilizers, the initial setup may require Prozac and a stiff gin and tonic. Expect to spend a bit of time to get everything balanced out correctly. I use a Nikon D7100, D800 and a Panasonic HC-X920. The 920 required me to remove all weights, and the other cameras required much more weight to balance well. (When loaded up, these things can become heavy!) This stabilizer has all of the necessary adjustments for balance - and are very well executed. (I would like it if the gimbal could be adjusted up and down a few inches, however.) The handle is a bit challenging for those who tend to stabilize at low angles. The gimbal is fluid and moves well. The finish is nice and the unit is nicely portable. Now, for the ugly reality - you have to practice with any stabilizer - this one included! From walking to moving, stabilizers are not vibration reduction or digital image stabilization devices. They make your motions more fluid, but require you to balance, practice and have patience to do their job. There were none of these features found in the shipping box! The good news is once you get all of these, this unit will reward you nicely. Overall, this quality unit is a good value - a photographic hat trick that should meet your expectations nicely! ### ⭐⭐⭐ Pretty good, but not the best at this price. *by S***F on August 1, 2015* This stabilizer is not bad. It works for the most part. However there are a few minor issues that, even at this price point, can be solved by using another product. Pros: Balancing: this is my first such stabilizer, and after a few tutorials and a few tries I found balancing it was really not too hard. So points for that! Construction: feels solid, and if not for the few issues below I'd have no issue. Cons: - The sliding plates are not terribly hard to use, but a screw-type adjustment would be great. The Neweer unit is only a few bucks more than this but has the screw-type adjustments, which should be much easier than the loosen-tap-tighten-check method used for the Opteka. I haven't received that one yet but will write a review - The little plastic collar that holds the screw used for extending/retracting the weight platform does not inspire confidence. Technically it works but it looks out of place on an otherwise well constructed (mostly) unit. Generally feels sloppy and not like it will last too long. Opteka must agree since they included a spare. - The grip slips around on the handle, and this is pretty annoying. It's also not the most comfortable to hold. Easy enough to solve with a different grip and/or some superglue, but eh... - The biggest problem by far for a product like this: the bearings. The bearings are OK for the main pivot (if you were to spin the camera around while holding the handle stationary) but I can't really make one walk around it without inducing some moderate spin. That's no big thing really, but the two pivots on either side of the "yoke" - that Y-shaped piece (look like silver buttons on either side of the main pivot) are evidently not on bearings, and are too tight. They cause an otherwise well balanced platform to tilt quite severely with even small movements on these pivots. This is a no-go for any shots where you are moving the camera up/down. Even while walking around trying to hold it steady, there will invariably be some movement and it will cause the camera to get a-swingin'. For instance if I start with the camera around eye level and then lower the stabilizer, by the time I'm at hip level the camera has tilted forward about 30 degrees. This isn't a balance issue, it's the stiff pivots. I could loosen them, lube them, maybe even put proper bearings in there. For now I'm returning this one and going for the Neewer with easier adjustability up top. Hopefully the pivots are better on that one... ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I Love It! *by D***Q on August 26, 2014* The only issue I had with the SteadyVid is that the 1/4" screw, that mounts the camera, is not affixed. I lost it on the first day of shooting. Had to go to the hardware store for another one. Other than that, the SteadyVid is very nice. I get nice, smooth, quality shots! Some folks were complaining about the time it took to balance the SteadyVid but it was no real issue once I got the concept together. You want to have as little weight on this thing as possible, just enough to balance out the camera. While this is the "cheap" version of the Glide Cam it accomplishes the same task depending on your skillset! Excellent purchase on my behalf. I've only had it for a few weeks so I cannot comment on it's durability over time but it seems to be strong and sturdy and comprised of quality materials! If you need to switch back and forth between the SteadyVid, the Tripod, Shoulder Mount, and Jib, you should grab a quick release plate because it gets a bit tedious! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/434742-opteka-steadyvid-sv-hd-camera-stabilizer-with-quick-release-digital](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/434742-opteka-steadyvid-sv-hd-camera-stabilizer-with-quick-release-digital) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*