[videoblogging] Re: shoulder support for handheld camera - would you buy this prototype

2007-11-27 Thread bordercollieaustralianshepherd
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

Re: [videoblogging] Re: shoulder support for handheld camera - would you buy this prototype

2007-11-27 Thread Mark Shea
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

[videoblogging] Re: shoulder support for handheld camera - would you buy this prototype

2007-11-27 Thread bordercollieaustralianshepherd
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/

[videoblogging] Re: shoulder support for handheld camera - would you buy this prototype

2007-11-27 Thread Tony
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