Glide Gear OH100 Professional Metal Overhead Table Top Mount Stand Photography Studio DSLR Video Camera iPhone Top Down Platform

I was looking for a sturdy, overhead rig for creating top-down tutorial videos. I needed something more stable than a boom tripod but take up less space than a duel tripod joined by a beam solution. The Glide Gear OH100 fit my needs and I purchased it after some pricing soul-searching as this product goes a bit beyond the usual photo & video extortion. Once it arrived however, some of my initial sticker shock melted away. First off, the packaging of the product was very well done and all the pieces arrived without any damage or scratches. Assembly was a breeze and the included instructions were well-written and complete. Functionally, it works as advertised and fits nicely on my tabletop. It is stable enough to hold my lights and SLR without any issues. I would appreciate another 4" - 6" in height but if needed, I can easily create an extension as there are already extra holes in the base that could be used to mount to a 4x4 or some other platform. The fit, finish, and stability of everything is excellent with perhaps the exception of an included phone holder which seems a bit cheap and plasticky. .. but to be honest, the original description didn't mention anything about a cell phone holder or the 2 L-brackets and clamps that can be used as a makeshift background holder so it's all a bonus to me. Quite frankly, I don't think the company's product photos do the OH100 justice as it looks and feels much better than I expected based on the product's marketing images & descriptions. Yes, I still feel it is pricy but if I had to purchase it again, I'd do it without hesitation.

This is one of the best investments I've made! I've been filming videos that require the camera to be tilted down towards my table, and up until now I've been using standard tripods. It's been a long journey getting here, I just never wanted to spend the money, but as I was getting more involved in my videos, and the things I needed in reach have been steadily growing, it became inevitable. Long story short, I'm so happy I decided to spend the money on this! It is very well made, very solid, but not too heavy. It was easy to put together, and it's easy to move and customize the setup to how you need it, when you need it. The set up was very easy, well explained, and didn't require any tools. I had it ready in probably 30 minutes.I did spend some time going through my own collection of items trying to further customize this to my needs. I rummaged through tripods and lighting gear finding various attachments I could use. I was able to attach my lighting to this, as well as rig an attachment to the side for a second angle to use in editing. Luckily, any 1/4" screw can be used to attach things to the top. It's also easy to move your camera to either side in just seconds, without fear of your camera falling. This set up does not have a release plate, you will need to unscrew it every time. I don't have a problem with this since my screen flips, and my battery and memory card are easily accessible while it's attached. The space you have to work is the best part! Everything is here now. I'm not cramped between two tripods, two umbrella lights, and everything else I need. I have just this, and I work comfortably under it. I set up my filming area, and if I find I need more room to one side, I simply slide the camera over!My only real complaints is that I wish it can with a couple extra attachments. For instance, there is room on the sides to attach more items once you secure the crossbar. However, those holes are a different size than literally every else. It's slightly larger than the 1/4" size. It would've been nice to have extra screws that size for various items to be attached there. I also would've appreciated stronger/more durable clamps, the plastic ones feel like they will break at any moment. Since this was not the main part of the purchase (for me), and replacements are pretty inexpensive, it's not a huge deal, but a consideration if you plan to actually use them. Also, it would've been nice to see a friction arm. I know the listing clearly states they are not included, but I can say I would've really appreciated having at least one included since they are featured prominently in the listing photo.This has been a real game changer for me, and worth every penny. I can't recommend this enough!

This photography/video stand works beautifully for my top-down videos. It came in good condition, was easy to unpack, and it was very easy to assemble. I was able to set it up and use it the same day it arrived.

Materials are well-made and the stand is overall pretty sturdy, but some screws were missing from my package upon delivery (the four H-foot M5 screws). Still waiting to see if the company will send me replacements.

This is well made, and it's pretty quick to change the camera height for batch work. Using it with a Nikon and some typical lenses, there is no hint of shaking or other instability. Not quite as flexible as a dedicated copy stand, but a lot more affordable and more adaptable than any of the cheap copy stands.

Surprisingly lightweight for metal frame, the camera shot looks much better than using a clamp mount. Good for playing tabletop games over webcam or content creation. It might be hard to screw some of the nuts into the bolts if you have larger fingers because you have to do it inside the beam. Also, the pictures of the parts in the instruction manual do not match what they actually look like so it might be confusing. But if you match the parts up by quantity, you should be able to identify them. Besides some difficulty during building, the finished product is great so far.