Definition for Hand-Held Shot
From Biology Forums Dictionary
The camera operator carries the camera while filming the action; this has become possible over the last thirty years with the invention of lighter cameras. Can be used with a "Steadicam" system, a hydraulic harness device that allows the movement to be kept very smooth, almost as smooth as a dolly or crane shot. Usually, however, hand-held shots are used for their lack of smoothness, to give the impression of the point of view of a person walking--for greater naturalism or to create suspense.