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grimm · 04-11-2008, 12:07 PM

found this cool DIY tutorial... could be helpful to some budget minded folks.

ingenious-camera-stabilizer

CHAOS · 04-11-2008, 12:19 PM

that is ****ing AWESOME lol

Tigawoods · 04-11-2008, 12:24 PM

im making mine NOW!

05Accent · 04-11-2008, 12:26 PM

damn thats a good idea.

jb1830 · 04-11-2008, 01:06 PM

Instead of using the bolt if you have a tripod with a quick release plate just attach the string to that. Also use decent string or you'll find yourself pulling up hard to get tension and then snap the string.

lagos · 04-11-2008, 01:15 PM

OMG a string!

BlackTypeR · 04-11-2008, 09:35 PM

Brilliant! I'm trying it.

Munky · 04-11-2008, 09:44 PM

Wow I might have to take my Cybershot to Lowes or Home Depot and find a screw to fit it. This would be much cheaper than a tripod LoL.

lagos · 04-12-2008, 08:18 AM

While its a cool idea, I wouldn't expect this to work as well as a tripod. Probably better for video guys that are trying to get more steady shots while panning.

grimm · 04-12-2008, 09:10 AM

it's not meant to replace the tripod totally. it just offers more stability when you don't have one, or don't have the ability to use one.

den9 · 04-13-2008, 02:24 AM

better than leaning against a wall, its definetly simple and awesome, it would definetly look funny though

Matt · 04-25-2008, 09:20 AM

all tripod mounts are 1/4-20 size... (thats 1/4" by 20 threads per inch. )

james_ls · 04-25-2008, 10:48 AM

Looks crazy.

I'm gonna give this a shot.

sisforsurfing · 04-25-2008, 12:08 PM

I saw this on DIYP a little while ago... not bad for a dollar i guess.

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Originally Posted by lagos

While its a cool idea, I wouldn't expect this to work as well as a tripod. Probably better for video guys that are trying to get more steady shots while panning.

Agreed, but video guys would benefit most from a homemade steadycam; http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~johnny/steadycam/

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BlackTypeR Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2005 Member #459 iTrader: (0)	Brilliant! I'm trying it. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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CHAOS TST Ruined My Life! Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Member #2120 My Ride: 1984 Cadillac Brougham iTrader: (1)	that is ****ing AWESOME lol

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jb1830 Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2007 Location: Philadelphia Member #4646 My Ride: '88 MR2 SC, '97 Corolla iTrader: (0)	Instead of using the bolt if you have a tripod with a quick release plate just attach the string to that. Also use decent string or you'll find yourself pulling up hard to get tension and then snap the string.

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lagos Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Philadelphia, PA Member #989 My Ride: Toyota Celica GT-Two iTrader: (0)	While its a cool idea, I wouldn't expect this to work as well as a tripod. Probably better for video guys that are trying to get more steady shots while panning. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. The accelerator on my toyota has always been stuck to the floor.. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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grimm Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Member #3058 iTrader: (2)	it's not meant to replace the tripod totally. it just offers more stability when you don't have one, or don't have the ability to use one. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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den9 Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: doylestown Member #1198 My Ride: turbo diesel iTrader: (0)	better than leaning against a wall, its definetly simple and awesome, it would definetly look funny though

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Matt Noob-Jersey Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chalfont, Pa Member #2454 My Ride: Toyota iTrader: (0)	all tripod mounts are 1/4-20 size... (thats 1/4" by 20 threads per inch. ) __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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