This is a Review of the Opteka X-GRIP Professional Camera - Camcorder Action Stabilizing Handle.
Link to the Opteka X-Grip on Amazon: [ Ссылка ]
Links to some useful accessories for your Opteka X-Grip rig:
Rode Videomic Pro: [ Ссылка ]
Rode Videomic Go: [ Ссылка ]
Neewer CN-160 Video Light: [ Ссылка ]
Shoe Extension Bar: [ Ссылка ]
Today we're going to look at the Opteka X-grip, camera stabilizing grip. And what the Opteka X-grip grip does is allow you to attach any camera with a ¼-20 thread. You can also attach devices like the iPhone or the Go-Pro camera with the appropriate adapter. You can attach the camera in several different orientations, thanks to the movable screw and the slotted base. You can also attach a shoe-mounted accessory such as a rode videomic or a LED camera light. And the shoe mount can be expanded with an adapter and a mounting bar. It has this foam handle that makes it rather comfy to get a good grip on the handle. The Opteka X-grip is about 7.5 inches deep and has a clearance of about 4.75 inches. It does fit small DSLRs, like a T4i, most small camcorders, iphones and GoPros very easily. However, before you do buy the Opteka X-grip, make sure to check the dimensions of your camera.
And once the Opteka X-grip is attached, it enhances the grip on your camera. And this is extremely important for cameras that weren't initially designed for run and gun video shooting, like DSLRs or GoPros. DSLRs have very poor video ergonomics and this definitely improves the grip. The X-grip also allows you take some very low to the ground footage like you can see here. However, it definitely isn't a replacement for a steadycam or glidecam or any other camera stabilizer. And while the footage is slightly more stable than free-hand shooting, the stabilization it offers isn't substantial. Its important to think of it as a better grip rather than a camera stabilizer. Its also great to improve your camera grip when panning the camera, as you can see in this footage here.
Two things we didn't like about the Opteka X-grip. While there is a threaded insert on the bottom, you'll find it very difficult to attach your rig directly to a tripod. And the second thing is a rather unpleasant chemical smell from the handle. Lots of reviews online complain about this and if strong adhesive-like smells bother you, you want to stay away from this. The smell was strongest when first taken out of the box, but it doesn't seem to fade very much over time.
And our overall thoughts about the Opteka X-Grip: Its an inexpensive tool that improves the grip on your camera and despite a few flaws, it does what its designed to do. The link to the Opteka X-Grip and a few other accessories are below. If this review has been useful please LIKE this video and subscribe. Thanks for watching.
