Cutting corners...

[rhythmofthecosmos]

Hi,

Am planning on getting a 7D for my travels.. see sig website..

This is getting far too expensive for me though..

I was looking at the DSLR Tactical Shooter by Zacuto for steady footage.. i looked at the price to almost have a heart attack! Around $1,117.00 for some metal!!

So am planning to make my own, maybe a modified monopod with extra contact points.

Any other tips to bring the cost of this down??

Thanks

[sapearl]

You have a link? Sorry, not familiar with the product. I suppose if you're a handy metal worker and good with fabrication you could come up with something adequate. The concern is always safety of attachment, ease of use and ergonomics.

[rhythmofthecosmos]

Sorry..

http://store.zacuto.com/DSLR-Tactical-Shooter.html

[sapearl]

Seems very lightweight..... but appears cumbersome and awkward, without having actually tried it. I always go for simple myself so I'd really have to have need for something like this to consider purchasing. Sorry - can't really advise you one way or another; perhaps others here with more experience.

[rhythmofthecosmos]

No probs, thanks..

I think it would come in handy for my "on the go" trip but am not paying that price!

[sapearl]

I may have missed this part, but how does it store when not in use? Is it a space hog? I hike a modest amount, but have always just gotten away with straps and a holster bag; all lightweight and compact.

No probs, thanks..

I think it would come in handy for my "on the go" trip but am not paying that price!

[rhythmofthecosmos]

Am not too sure.. i know there is a video on there website 10 mins long explaining "why it is so good".. Might be worth a look..

I have not used one or ever seen one yet so I don't know anything about it..

Still researching it ;)