--- product_id: 1157319 title: "Mantis Folding Rig by Fotodiox - Collapsible Camera Stabilizer, Transformable Shoulder Support, Compact Foldable Video Rig" brand: "fotodiox" price: "128 zł" currency: PLN in_stock: false reviews_count: 4 url: https://www.desertcart.pl/products/1157319-mantis-folding-rig-by-fotodiox-collapsible-camera-stabilizer-transformable-shoulder store_origin: PL region: Poland --- # Mantis Folding Rig by Fotodiox - Collapsible Camera Stabilizer, Transformable Shoulder Support, Compact Foldable Video Rig **Brand:** fotodiox **Price:** 128 zł **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Mantis Folding Rig by Fotodiox - Collapsible Camera Stabilizer, Transformable Shoulder Support, Compact Foldable Video Rig by fotodiox - **How much does it cost?** 128 zł with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/1157319-mantis-folding-rig-by-fotodiox-collapsible-camera-stabilizer-transformable-shoulder) ## Best For - fotodiox enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted fotodiox brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description ## Images ![Mantis Folding Rig by Fotodiox - Collapsible Camera Stabilizer, Transformable Shoulder Support, Compact Foldable Video Rig - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41DBaVDahmL.jpg) ![Mantis Folding Rig by Fotodiox - Collapsible Camera Stabilizer, Transformable Shoulder Support, Compact Foldable Video Rig - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/415NgFM2UQL.jpg) ![Mantis Folding Rig by Fotodiox - Collapsible Camera Stabilizer, Transformable Shoulder Support, Compact Foldable Video Rig - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41K-pVBXtpL.jpg) ![Mantis Folding Rig by Fotodiox - Collapsible Camera Stabilizer, Transformable Shoulder Support, Compact Foldable Video Rig - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41m63zLq76L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pre-plan to buy nuts and bolts for this Stabilizer *by S***Y on Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2014* We read all the low reviews for this product regarding stripped gears and all the rest...but we could not resist the price of this stabilizer from other videos in the industry stating it was an overall decent piece of equipment.So before it even arrived, we bought extra washers, and bolts for it. that cost us about ten dollars. We went on several video sites to watch how people could use this stabilizer as we knew it was not going to come with directions and only a hex keyIt arrived exactly when it said it would arrive and exactly what we expected to arrive (two day amazon Prime) last night.The moment we took it out of the package, and unfolded it we knew the right arm metal pieces were already stripped.We replaced the stripped pieces and attached our Rebel T3i to it., Went outside today and did test shots of me walking backwards up the street.Works like a charm.There are about a million different rigs that I'm one hundred percent certain works better and does not come pre-damaged.There is an old saying: "You get what you pay for"There is also the saying "Things can be fixed"We spent 47.95 on a decent Camera Stabilizer to shoot our Independently produced short film. 37.95 for the unit and ten bucks for extra parts.I knew what we were going to get from the reviews alone.So, we came prepared.Thank you Amazon purchasers for warning us beforehand.We would like to tell anyone who buys this Stabilizer who does not have hundreds of dollars for the stabilizers with the vests: Do the research, run out to a store and buy some nuts and bolts for it before it arrives. I think people should be buying replacement parts for things in the first place.They also say: "Sh*t happens"We will be running down the street chasing an actor with this thing. :) ### ⭐⭐⭐ It's Just Okay In My Book *by N***G on Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2013* I bought this rig knowing that I would have to do some DIY improvements on it and that's exactly what I did. I took out the crappy bolts and replaced them with some sturdier ones and I also got rid of those plastic knobs and replaced them with wingnuts. All these enhancements made the rig way more sturdier. I used this rig with a T4i and 18-135mm kit lens attached to it. This made the rig too front heavy so it was a constant battle having to hold the rig up. To counter this I wrapped a 2.5 lb. ankle weight around the tail-end of the rig and this worked perfectly to balance it out causing less fatigue. Now the reason I only give it three stars is because the rig simply can't handle too much weight on it. I found myself having to constantly adjust the handles and retighten the screws because they were slowly but surely sliding out of place whenever I had my camera with the 18-135 lens mounted on it. No matter what configuration I did, this was a constant problem. Maybe with a not so heavy camera and/or lens the rig would perform better but for my purposes it didn't. So in closing I don't hate it but I don't love it either. For $40 it's worth giving it a shot and seeing if this rig will workout for you given all the possible configurations that can be applied to it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Overall a nice accessory *by M***R on Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2014* As has been noted over and over, the hardware sucks.After unboxing I spent more time twisting and contorting this thing into various shapes than I did actually shooting test footage! It's unbelievably versatile. It has a nice weight to it, enough to help keep things steady but not enough that you'll be wishing you had a can of spinach nearby after a few minutes of shootingIt definitely needs a counterweight when being used as a shoulder rig, however all of the handles have standard 1/4"20 screw holes on the tops and bottoms, so you can always screw in a hook into the rear handle and hang your weight from thatUpdate 12/24 - I put some 1/4" locking washers in the movable joints, and plastic clamping knobs in the joints that didn't already have them, and things are looking way better. They should've added locking washers from the factory. I'm now able to attach my Blackmagic Pocket Cinema camera rig (Camtree Hunt Mod v2 cage, Aputure VS-2 7" LCD monitor, an old heavy Canon TV lens) with no worries that things are going to slip and slide out of position --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pl/products/1157319-mantis-folding-rig-by-fotodiox-collapsible-camera-stabilizer-transformable-shoulder](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/1157319-mantis-folding-rig-by-fotodiox-collapsible-camera-stabilizer-transformable-shoulder) --- *Product available on Desertcart Poland* *Store origin: PL* *Last updated: 2026-05-18*