Camera stabilizers can be extremely overpriced while not really providing the users much. The Imorden S-60C is the complete opposite of this. For the price, you cannot beat this package. Through my work as a photographer/videographer, I've had the opportunity to use various glidecams, steadycams, and electronic gimbals but the package that is offered with this product is truly unbeatable for the price.
There are three things that influence my buying decision when it comes to handheld stabilizers and they are size/weight, ease of balancing, and of course the smoothness of the gimbal itself. In terms of size, The S-60C is tiny compared to some of the other stabilizers. At a minimum, it's only 14.6 inches! I'm able to stow it in my backpack or carry-on and pull it out whenever it is needed. It also does not weigh very much so I can handhold for quite a long time without getting fatigued.
When it comes to balancing, I don't think I've been able to balance any other stabilizers as fast as this one. The nice thing about the S60-C for me is that there is only two axis that needs to be adjusted. I only use one camera set up with the product so I never have to worry about adjusting the length of the shaft or the amount of counterweights to use. They are always the same so I only have to worry about the left/right and forward/backward axis. Really, left/right is always locked in at the same place so you only have to worry about forward/backward after putting the camera plate in. This means that within seconds of pulling the S60-C out of my bag, I can get it balanced and ready to go. The nice thing about the top plate is that there is actually a distance scale so fine tuning the balance is quite easy. You just have to remember where your camera balances and you are good to go.
The most important aspect of any stabilizer is of course the gimbal itself and the one on the S60-C simply does the job. It's hard to really rate this category since it's sort of just does it work or not? The gimbal on the S60-C just works. It's smooth and adds no resistance to the movements just like you would want. The amount of travel that you get on all axis is enough to counteract any movements that you make so this is very nice.
I love my S60-C and actually shot a wedding with nothing but the S60-C itself. Let's just say that that takes some confidence since there is really only one chance at getting the shots in a wedding. I would highly reccomend this product to anyone in the market for a handheld stabilizer that doesn't break the bank.
By Haihoangtran
IMORDEN Customer
