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 counterbalance for the camera. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "bordercollieaustralianshepherd" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > 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 money from them... > > <http://www.filmtools.com/im20haglshsu.html> > > Some of the stuff is a bit extreme, designed to accommodate a wide > variety of cameras and configurations (long lens, matte box, > additional batteries, audio, external LCD monitor, pistol grip, dual > pistol grips, cables, transmitter .... you get the idea a monster rig). > > I'll check back and add if I see anything missed by others offering > suggestions > > --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "caminofilm" <caminofilm@> wrote: > > > > The Shoulderlander: > > Solid, dependable, strong. For those who don't want to muck around > > with wobblyshot. Made from lightweight aluminium and anatomically > > correct cushion foam, the Shoulderlander gives you the support you > > need when the going gets tough - an extra long wedding service, a long > > winded speech. And as illustrated, can still be connected to your > > favourite tripod, once the dust has settled > > > http://www.overlander.tv/2007/the-shoulderlander-shoulder-support-for-a-canon-xh-a1/ > > > > The Travelander (in development) > > The Travelander is a lightweight version of the Shoulderlander, for > > those who crave the open road. Just chuck it in your backpack, and hit > > the road, jack! > > You CAN have it all, a free and easy lifestyle AND steady shots! > > > > I developed these for my own use...do you think people would buy such > > a simple effective shoulder support if I started mass producing them?? > > >
