Richard Allen Crook shares his review of the Jaybilizer HDSLR 2.0 Stabilizer

Posted on 10. Nov, 2011 by planetMitch in Other, Reviews, Vendors, Video

Today we have a guest post from Richard Allen Crook who shares with us his review of the Jaybilizer stabilizer for HDSLRs

The Jaybilizer HDSLR 2.0 Stabilizer is a simple yet effective stabilizer option for those not needing a full stabilizer rig. The unit is only $249 and you even have the option to build your own unit by following the instructions on the website.
Some of the Positives:

Small, light, and easy to use
Doesn’t require a degree in stabilizer operation
Easy to balance with the forward/back and side/side adjustment plates
Great low price with DIY option

Some of the Negatives:

Gimble movement translates slightly to the unit. (The more you can move the handle without affecting the unit the better)
Bottom of unit tends to bump into forearm
Side/side balancing adjustment needs to start further to the left due to DSLRs being rightside-heavy.

Overall for the price and even considering the negatives (that can be worked around), this is a great tool for the DSLR users’ toolbox.

Richard Allen Crook a director and cinematographer and owner of Crooked Path Films in Dallas, TX.