What is the easiest way to stabilize handheld video footage?

[Piston]

Whenever I record video handheld it ends up shaky and looks amateur. I know about software stabilization but I would rather fix it at the source. What gear actually helps?

[WildManSteve40]

A basic tripod is the simplest fix but if you need movement a gimbal like DJI RSC 2 - 3-Axis Gimbal Stabilizer for DSLR and Mirrorless Camera works really well

[Shane_8]

Even a small handheld stabilizer improves things a lot compared to just holding the camera

[TeaAndCode72]

I tried fixing everything in editing but it never looked as good as just stabilizing during recording

[Gaz90]

If you are on a budget start with a tripod and then move to a gimbal if you need motion shots

[FridayFeeling19]

Tripods are amazing for static scenes, but let us be real, they do not help at all when you are trying to follow someone walking down the street! That is why monopods are such an underrated middle ground for event shooters who need mobility without the bulk.

[LatentSpace82]

Do not overlook heavy glass either! Lenses with built-in optical image stabilization add physical weight and inertia, which naturally damps down those twitchy hand micro-movements before the sensor even registers them.