My DIY Stabilizer

Photo99 · 2nd of April 2011 (Sat)

hi tried the DIY stablilizer and works pretty good. I've seen several videos on youtube on how to make one with galvanized pipe so I thought I'd give it a try. I'll post a video clip soon.

Thank you
Photo99

gibsonla · 2nd of April 2011 (Sat)

interested in your results. looking forward to your posting

mind including where you bought the materials, specific parts, cost, etc. so it can be duplicated?

Mikelangelo · 3rd of April 2011 (Sun)

considering the size of your camera, I'm wondering if doing the exact same thing with 3/4" PVC pipe would not only be easier and cheaper, but the overall rig would be lighter as well? This rig looks very heavy... not a big deal, but I guess it depends on how much video you're going to shoot.

Then again... PVC might have too much vibration within the material itself. Looks like a nice rig. Heavy-duty enough to handle a DSLR with relatively heavy lens as well.

Nice job. Maybe I'll try it with 1/2 pipe? Too small?

Photo99 · 3rd of April 2011 (Sun)

Quote:

Originally Posted by gibsonla

interested in your results. looking forward to your posting

mind including where you bought the materials, specific parts, cost, etc. so it can be duplicated?

Parts I needed was, 2-10 inch, 1-24 inch, 1 tee, 3-caps, all 3/4 galvanized,1-1/4 screw 1-washer, 1-bolt, black flat spray paint and 2-2.5 weights. I purchased the hardware at Home Depot and the weights at Wal Mart all totaled $33.00. You'll need to drill a 1/4 hole through one of the caps to fit the screw in and place a washer and bolt to hold in place for mounting your camera. Hope this helps.

Thank you
Photo99

Photo99 · 3rd of April 2011 (Sun)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikelangelo

considering the size of your camera, I'm wondering if doing the exact same thing with 3/4" PVC pipe would not only be easier and cheaper, but the overall rig would be lighter as well? This rig looks very heavy... not a big deal, but I guess it depends on how much video you're going to shoot.

Then again... PVC might have too much vibration within the material itself. Looks like a nice rig. Heavy-duty enough to handle a DSLR with relatively heavy lens as well.

Nice job. Maybe I'll try it with 1/2 pipe? Too small?

Hi, your correct about the weight it does get heavy after a few minutes of use. I have 2-2.5lb weight discs on the bottom I plan on removing 1 of them to see if I get the same result.

I've learned whats makes a stabilizer is the weights.

Thank you
Photo99

Chippy569 · 3rd of April 2011 (Sun)

the point is that it is heavy. the problem with light cameras is that they're light, which means your hands' looser muscles' natural twitches translate to camera shake. More weight means your muscles have to stay tighter with reduces the twitching.

Mo.licious · 4th of April 2011 (Mon)

stabilizer & self-defense weapon...all in one!

gibsonla · 4th of April 2011 (Mon)

post some samples before I drop $500 on a blackbird or glidecam! =p

Photo99 · 4th of April 2011 (Mon)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mo.licious

stabilizer & self-defense weapon...all in one!

No kidding...lol

Photo99

Photo99 · 4th of April 2011 (Mon)

Quote:

Originally Posted by gibsonla

post some samples before I drop $500 on a blackbird or glidecam! =p

I'll get out and walk around with it later and find some stairs to walk.

Thank you
Photo99

Namerifrats · 4th of April 2011 (Mon)

Looks interesting, and not too expensive. I'd like to see some results also

Photo99 · 4th of April 2011 (Mon)

Hi all, just shot this short test I can get some day footage if everyone has difficulty seeing since this was shot at night.
http://vimeo.com/21957646

Thank you
Photo99

LONDON808 · 5th of April 2011 (Tue)

Had to whatch that twice , 1st time I was distract by subject to look for camera shake

For a small camera that is impressive

Photo99 · 5th of April 2011 (Tue)

Quote:

Originally Posted by LONDON808

Had to whatch that twice , 1st time I was distract by subject to look for camera shake

For a small camera that is impressive

LOL...that was a friend of mind who doesn't mind being in front of the camera.

I'm happy with the results thanks for looking.

Photo99

Namerifrats · 5th of April 2011 (Tue)

Quote:

Originally Posted by LONDON808

Had to whatch that twice , 1st time I was distract by subject to look for camera shake

For a small camera that is impressive

Me too!!

That's a very "nice" friend by the way!!

Nice video too!! Looks like the rig you built works well!

2nd of April 2011 (Sat)	#1
Photo99 Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 530	My DIY Stabilizer hi tried the DIY stablilizer and works pretty good. I've seen several videos on youtube on how to make one with galvanized pipe so I thought I'd give it a try. I'll post a video clip soon. Thank you Photo99 Last edited by Photo99 : 2nd of April 2011 (Sat) at 17:35.

2nd of April 2011 (Sat)	#2
gibsonla Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 994	Re: My DIY Stabilizer interested in your results. looking forward to your posting mind including where you bought the materials, specific parts, cost, etc. so it can be duplicated? __________________ Michael L. Solomon DP/AC/Colorist www.SolomonM.com

3rd of April 2011 (Sun)	#3
Mikelangelo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: West Chicago Suburbs Posts: 1,150 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: My DIY Stabilizer considering the size of your camera, I'm wondering if doing the exact same thing with 3/4" PVC pipe would not only be easier and cheaper, but the overall rig would be lighter as well? This rig looks very heavy... not a big deal, but I guess it depends on how much video you're going to shoot. Then again... PVC might have too much vibration within the material itself. Looks like a nice rig. Heavy-duty enough to handle a DSLR with relatively heavy lens as well. Nice job. Maybe I'll try it with 1/2 pipe? Too small? __________________ -- My Photo Blog

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Chippy569 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,852 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: My DIY Stabilizer the point is that it is heavy. the problem with light cameras is that they're light, which means your hands' looser muscles' natural twitches translate to camera shake. More weight means your muscles have to stay tighter with reduces the twitching. __________________ Gear List David Nichols - Sound Designer How to export to Youtube HD from Quicktime

4th of April 2011 (Mon)	#7
Mo.licious Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 44	Re: My DIY Stabilizer stabilizer & self-defense weapon...all in one! __________________ From the outside looking in, you can’t understand it. From the inside looking out, you can’t explain it. flickr \| vimeo

4th of April 2011 (Mon)	#8
gibsonla Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 994	Re: My DIY Stabilizer post some samples before I drop $500 on a blackbird or glidecam! =p __________________ Michael L. Solomon DP/AC/Colorist www.SolomonM.com

4th of April 2011 (Mon)	#11
Namerifrats Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 480 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: My DIY Stabilizer Looks interesting, and not too expensive. I'd like to see some results also __________________ "There's an Evil Monkey in my closet!" FLICKR

4th of April 2011 (Mon)	#12
Photo99 Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 530	Re: My DIY Stabilizer Hi all, just shot this short test I can get some day footage if everyone has difficulty seeing since this was shot at night. http://vimeo.com/21957646 Thank you Photo99

5th of April 2011 (Tue)	#13
LONDON808 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Honolulu hawaii Posts: 871 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: My DIY Stabilizer Had to whatch that twice , 1st time I was distract by subject to look for camera shake For a small camera that is impressive

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