The designs for this DIY camera stabilizer have been making their way around the web for a while now but if it works why fix it. Originally advertised as the $14 steadycam, the project uses metal pipes and fitness weights to give lightweight MiniDV cameras more weight and stability which helps to cut down on camera shake. Everyone's favorite DIY magazine MAKE has highlighted a reader who used the plans to construct his own modified version of the stabilizer. The modified version adds a Bogen quick release plate to the camera mount as well as grip tape for added support. If you've been doing some tinkering of your own and have created some DIY camera equipment let us know about it in the comments.DIY Homemade Camera Stabilizer
The designs for this DIY camera stabilizer have been making their way around the web for a while now but if it works why fix it. Originally advertised as the $14 steadycam, the project uses metal pipes and fitness weights to give lightweight MiniDV cameras more weight and stability which helps to cut down on camera shake. Everyone's favorite DIY magazine MAKE has highlighted a reader who used the plans to construct his own modified version of the stabilizer. The modified version adds a Bogen quick release plate to the camera mount as well as grip tape for added support. If you've been doing some tinkering of your own and have created some DIY camera equipment let us know about it in the comments.
1. Use PVC40 pipe thread End Caps instead of the galvanized end caps. The PVC is much easier to drill.
Posted at 2:09AM on Nov 8th 2005 by Phil Rockwell