Does the arm allow for the camera to swing to the left or right, or is the arm fixed?
364869
it turns 360 degrees and pivots 45 degrees, the cat5 cable will just spin around inside the neck so obviously you don't want to spin it around multiple full turns while the cable is connected but yeah lol.
611945
The contour camera access right onto the end of the articulating arm. I did buy a short extension to move the camera back a bit due to the angle of the windshield.
2007193
Yes. The arm swings fully both directions and you can put the tray on to suit whichever side you choose.
528860
No problem with the camera, However, you would have to position the device so that the camera is where you want it.
275179
Both arms move and lock into various positions. Lower the camera arm down to the portrait position and leave the flash arm in place.
2241561
The camera rotates both clockwise and counter-clockwise. The neck is segmented and permits the camera to be positioned so that it focuses on your choice of a vertical surface, a horizontal surface, or anything in between. It also has a good zoom feature. In short, this unit is functional for both books and objects. I have used it, for example, to project a snapshot size photo onto a full size screen. And, you can't beat the price.
1307633
It has an adjustable zoom lens so the field of view depends on zoom level you choose. As far as direction of the camera, it is completely free movement with the 'eyeball' style mount. You grasp the cast metal ring and unscrew it to loosen then move the 'eye' in the socket to the direction you want. It will swing from almost horizontal(maybe 15 degrees) to looking strait down. It has a well made metal housing.
647868
I assume you are wanting to reposition it. So it's a no on that Q. Because of the nature of inertially balanced steadicams the original hand hold is locked at the center of gravity ( CoG only when the camera is on the thing). Sorry bro. You really shouldn't need to move the handle though.
1623640
Yes, there is an adjustable and padded hand strap on the right side. (Your question prompted me to answer an as yet un-asked but related Question: How about the left-handed people out there? I'm sorry left-handers, this camera is made exclusively to be held in the right hand, as are the majority of camcorders I've seen. I guess you who are left handed will just have to manage with what to you is the "wrong" hand until the camera makers catch up to you. A good alternative for the time being: use a tripod.) I happen to be right handed, so this camera, with the viewfinder on the left and the hand strap on the right works great for me. Enjoy!
516771
There is a screw golfing it on just lol any other camera tripod you can pan left to right but of you go to far left it will come off.
1981748
Yes, it's on the left. Works very well. I've not had any problem with it and there is no noticeable drop in quality of picture either. Bob
1447982
No. It's fixed mounted. It gives you instant stability and eliminates the clunkiness of a tripod. You can tilt it forward but it essentially becomes an extension of your camera. Hope this helps
1990925
It is fixed. I have had only a few instances where a tilting screen would have been helpful. It would have been nice during self family portraits. I love the camera though!
1766471
No, the lens are fixed and directed ahead. You can only move it left-right / up-down for some degrees.
1324081
No, only the legs can be adjusted. It's a bit small, so the camera is not on eye level. Also, the mechanism is no longer very smooth and it clicks. It's a few years old, but I hardly use it. I thought it would be smooth for the life. It makes panning difficult without a jerk effect.
301485
I would have liked having two sets of arms. I've put it to more use since my review. It's well suited to cameras like Panasonic AG-160. The only down side I've experienced is that it does not have a quick release plate. Getting the camera on and off the head can be a project. Other wise it works great.
1576216
I've installed them both ways, it has a hinge that lets it swing to 90 degrees, I preferred the overhang type angle because it's easier to aim the camera.