A shock and vibration isolator for a movie or video camera has a vertical
axis system including a base, an arm pivotably attached to the base, and
at least one spring connected to the base and to the arm. One or more
dampeners are connected to the base and to the arm. A horizontal axis
system is supported by the vertical axis system. A leveling linkage
connects the vertical and horizontal axis systems. The leveling linkage
has adjustment features that allow for compensation of camera lens
angulation caused by movement of the camera supported on a vehicle
rolling over rough or uneven ground. A camera or camera head is
suspended, like a dampened pendulum, on the horizontal axis system.