DYI Steadyrig!!!

[hizbiz]

Hi Guys,
Seeing the shaky-ness in HV20 handheld shots I wanted some kind of steaycam device. I really did not like the devices that use Gimbal as they seem to need both the hands to control and somewhat difficult (from other peoples reviews).
I somehow liked the Steadytracker but seemed a bit overpriced as it looked too much home made.
So I went ahead and planned a Steadyrig for myself.(Mostly on the basis of above idea) and almost built one! (would need one more weekend to finish)
The trial footage did look pretty steady! It cost me about $40+ labour. If some one is interested let me know. I can post some method and some pics.
Thanks!!

[WatsonFilms]

No need to ask, just go ahead and show us what you did, I love to see the work other people do.

[David Susilo]

I may even be interested to buy one from you.

[ardo]

Any DIY stabilizer ideas are welcome! I'm thinking of building a FigRig copy AND adding a gimbal (sort of) to it.

[Erik Bien]

Here's a good source of ideas for homebuilt stuff ...

http://homebuiltstabilizers.com/

[BarnOwl]

Just scroll down to post #18 in this thread: http://hv20.com/showthread.php?t=459
For 14 dollars it might save you some blood, sweat & tears......

[hizbiz]

Here's a good source of ideas for homebuilt stuff ...

http://homebuiltstabilizers.com/

@ Erik, yes I am aware of that site and did visit a few times. I never wanted to built something to big or cumbersome to carry around.

@everyone else, Thanks for interest guys. I am going to take a few pics tonight and try to post them. Can anyone please tell me how to put pictures here?

@David, thanks for your interest in buying one david. But I bet once you see it you would be tempted to create one yourself being so simple.

[Goose]

I have the glidecam 2000 pro and find it very difficult when balanced to use it as you still need to use both hands - the left hand to keep the system from turning round.

I was considering the machocam as its fixed.

Does anyone have any experience of that?

[neocastillo]

I have the glidecam 2000 pro and find it very difficult when balanced to use it as you still need to use both hands - the left hand to keep the system from turning round.

I was considering the machocam as its fixed.

Does anyone have any experience of that?

The Macjcam seems to be something that is home built out of PVC. You might want to try building one yourself. It couldn't cost more that $25 in parts.

[hizbiz]

Hi guys,
After a lot of struggles and strife which included 5 visits to Lowe's I have been able to finish the steady rig!!
Here are the few images of the finished product! If anyone interested I would give the manufacturing details!
cheers!!

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[hizbiz]

Description of the pictures

1 ) shows the full steadyrig
2) shows the mounting plate. The arrows indicate the channels through which the screw with wing-nut can be moved for precise alignment and balance. The circle shows the plastic machine screw that is used to mount the cam. It can be tightened with a dime.
3) The handle. The red line shows that the clip can be moved up and down and tightened at a position to indicate the balanced position (where to hold).
4) The foot of the self-standing rig. The red marks indicate that these two positions are to be balanced properly by varying the number of fender washers.
5) Up and close view of the rear leg showing the elevator screw with rubber feet and the fender washers.

[joseph soriano]

great job hizbiz! reminds me of the steadytracker...now go shoot us some footage and show us some smoooth samples! :)

[hizbiz]

great job hizbiz! reminds me of the steadytracker...now go shoot us some footage and show us some smoooth samples! :)

Yes the idea is mostly from Steadytracker! But did cost me less than 1/4th of the price you pay for that! (Though I spent a bit more experimenting with quite a few different things)

Yup the next step is to shoot some test footage to show! :hv20-smilie03: But I tested it and it does work!

Hope I would be able to manage that before next weekend! :hv20-smilie51:

Anyway the things required to make it and also the process will be out soon. So people can make one and test themselves too!