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 arm...and rest your right arm
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" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 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?? > --------------------------------- Get easy, one-click access to your favorites. Make Yahoo! your homepage. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]