Image stabilisation on the cheap

[Canis Vulpes]

Image stabilisation on the cheap, looks like it might just work!

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/104194...se_the_tripod/

[Roy C]

Certainly looks interesting - well worth a try for the cost of a bolt, washer and piece of string. Thanks for posting.

[yelvertoft]

Originally Posted by Roy C

Certainly looks interesting - well worth a try for the cost of a bolt, washer and piece of string. Thanks for posting.

You'll need a 1/4" UNC screw. A 1/4" Whitworth will also fit.

[Al Tee]

WOW..
Al

[Adey Baker]

As the man in the video himself says in the posts below the film clip, it's not his own idea but I think it does work. I've seen a similar tip in a photo mag years ago (with a loop at the bottom instead of the washer so that you can slip your foot through).

[robski]

An inverse mono pod - using tension instead of compression.

will certainly give it a whirl, but find the main problem up on them there hills is wind, so maybe 2 pieces of string and a tent peg?

[Joe]

Have folks not seen this done before???...I'm shocked!!! ...

[miketoll]

Originally Posted by Joe

Have folks not seen this done before???...I'm shocked!!! ...

Yes I have seen this before years and years ago, I am afraid we are showing our age Joe.

[nigelblake]

Originally Posted by Chris

, but find the main problem up on them there hills is wind

Lay off the Baked beans before the visit

Blimey I used to use this string technique years ago, but with washing line chord, instead of the washer I had a loop tied in the chord for my foot to go through!