The new 3" Extension Kit for the MiniDV Stabilizer adds support for cameras in the 2.25-3.5 pound camera range. By extending the unit by 3" it effectively increases the weight rating to 2-3.5 pounds with the additional weight supplied. As an added bonus, we will be including a Universal Camera Off-Set Plate with the first 5 units. Perfect for unbalanced DSLR and other cameras using wide angle or telephoto lenses. A $12.95 value.

It has been brought to our attention that several of our customers have had problems getting cameras around the 2 pound range to balance on the MiniDV Stabilizer. Upon testing one of the units, we found one of the parts to be lighter than when the unit was originally designed. This change reduced the maximum weight of cameras used with our product to 1 pound 14.5 oz. To counter-act this issue, we will be including 4 additional large counter weights, and longer mounting screws to bring the maximum rating back up to 2.25 pounds. If you received a unit in the past several months, and have had problems balancing a camera in the 2 pound range, please contact us at the e-mail address listed below, and we would be happy to send you the additional weights, or compensate you for the weights we did not include. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. CustomerService@BalvanzEnterprises.com

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That's right folks, we're going green . We are officially switching to an environmentally friendly Rust-Oleum Semi-Gloss Black paint that contains zero VOC/HAP chemicals. It is also more durable and scratch resistant then the previous paint. So unless specifically noted, all MiniDV Stabilizers sold after the 23rd of Nov 2009 will include this paint. Check out the new look here .

We want to show off your work! Send us pictures of your setup, and videos of your work. We'll post them on our site with credits and links! Send pictures and video links to: Ideas@BalvanzEnterprises.com

As you may know, over three years ago, we proudly introduced the MiniDV Stabilizer on eBay under our user name PJBalvanz. We have found eBay to be a great place to do business and still do so today. However, eBay left us feeling like we needed a place to call our own, which is why in June 2009 we launched our website, www.BalvanzEnterprises.com . Since then, we've had may loyal customers visit our site. This has given us enough information to analyze just how much we save by selling on our website. It turns out the fees alone on eBay account for over 5% of the price of the MiniDV Stabilizer , which helped us determine our pricing. Since there are no extra fees when we sell on our website, we decided who better to benefit from this savings difference then our own loyal customers? We are proud to announce the new reduced price of $94.95 for the MiniDV Stabilizer on www.BalvanzEnterprises.com .

We are always looking to improve our products and our service. This time, we are focusing in on the US shipping rates. Our old system was based on a flat rate for shipping across the entire US. This meant that we picked the highest shipping rate, which didn't always reflect the actual shipping costs. The new system we are introducing will be more exact to the shipping rates to your location, which means lower prices for those closer to us, while still offering you the same great service!