Camera stabilizer

Another variation positions the camera atop a fulcrum brace against the photographer's chest or abdomen.

In 2025, Curt O. Schaller and Roman Foltyn were awarded the Academy Scientific and Engineering Award: Curt Schaller for the concept, design and development of the Trinity 2 system and Roman Foltyn for the software and hardware design of its motorized stabilized head.

Camera shoulder braces are typically padded for comfort and allow the attachment of zoom controllers, transmitters, and other devices.

Most braces are made of PVC, carbon fiber or light-weight metals to keep the weight down.

If the brace were too heavy it would defeat the purpose of using it, reduced camera shake and fluidity of movement.

Filming with a handheld camera stabilizer
An operator uses a camera stabilizer in a low-angle shot
A Newton stabilized camera head on a RTS rail system on Beyoncé's tour 2018. The system moves the TV camera with stabilized remote control.