Great start, and unique. There are a lot of folks looking for a
solution. I have a few bookmarked but I don't have a lot of time this
morning ... here is a good place to start looking (one shoulder mount
in particular) and you may find other cool things too (I am not an
employee nor do I make any
Thanks for the link. some of these shoulder mounts are quite expensive.
I designed the 'shoulderlander' mainly because I wanted a set up similar to my
old XL1, a shoulder support AND the ability to connect to a tripod. My design
really only helps you steady your shots, use it as a third
Did not expect you to reply so quick, I couldn't let it go, so I
dropped into add two more to give you an idea of what is out there.
Simple is better ... I like what you started... get a patent to
protect you if you put a lot of time, money and effort into it..
http://www.zacuto.com/
Interesting device but I've found that stabilizing my lightweight
Xacti requires another method.
I took an empty peanut can and drilled a hole in the metal bottom.
Then I inserted a gooseneck and secured it. Filled the can with rice
and hot glued the lid onto it.
It works as a monopod and as a