Monopod steadicam - cheap steadicam (Poor man's steadicam)

[TheFRunnerRC]

yyyyeeeaaah! :D with this camera everybody is poor jajaj :P nice idea man ;) how mnuch weight u put in monopod?

[MrsPalmerTV]

I've had some bad experiences attempting to make one of these designs. I've been so much happier using my Cam Caddie, $38 was well worth obtaining consistently smooth shots on a sturdy camera stabilizer.

[Verak03]

instead of using a weighted metal plate, would say, a ankle or wrist weight work? it probably would be easier to attach to the bottom of the monopod since ankle weights have strap on velcro.

[phishing4cheese]

what weight did you use to counter the camera? im guessing the weight should be about the same as the camera

[Thedanmetzler]

@venerojo the steady cam. A grip really doesn't do anything.

[fred5399]

how heavy is the counter weight?

[Genesimmonsrocks]

Ahhh man we use the same camera! Freak yeah!

[doommic]

its working but its not as perfect as merlin :)

[yazlaw1]

pure genius!

[Jcbproducoes]

the super steadyshot of the hvr-hd1000 helps a lot too

[pobocze]

Das ist sehr gut!! Danke.

[butoias20072007]

Thank you so much, that's is a very good ideea 5*. I love your cam, are you satisfied with that Sony HVR-HD1000 ? That cam is on my ''Wish List'' and i wanna talk with someone that have. Is good, are you happy with that cam ? What else would you recommend ? Thanks anyway, and I waiting for a answer (sorry for my probably bad english)

[lighter4ever]

@butoias20072007

i am soooo happy with this cam. my dream have come true :D

[butoias20072007]

@lighter4ever Thanks for the answer ...

[butoias20072007]

@lighter4ever Omgggg, HY, I order the mailbox and I found the answer to this post, then I realized how much I have evolved on knowledge of camcorders in one year (because i remaind me the moment when i write that question, one year ago in comparation with what i learn) ... do you have the camera ? you filming ?

[Genesimmonsrocks]

@butoias20072007 Dude... Dont get the sony hvr hd 1000. Get the Canon Rebel t2i. Its half the price and A LOT better quality

[butoias20072007]

@Genesimmonsrocks Ahaaa, thanks fort the information. I will compare them and i will decide :). Thnaks again. Be good, butoias20072007

[Aidschent2]

hmm nice trick :)

[chardog78]

have you tried using ankle weights? seems that would be the best option for a weight replacement, while still having the monopod usability. An adjustable horizontal arm would probably help a lot with panning as well.

[lighter4ever]

thanks for tips. yeah, i have not tryed it out more after this video, but a horizontal arm would probably help alot. if you look closer on the video; the shot goes from side to side all the time.... :D

[TheBill2468]

You have what I think is the best DIY idea,

All those pvc and metal pipe projects that call for sawing and drilling are a wate of time. The last thing I want to do is use a 1/4"x20 bolt in my camera that could kill a camera.

I have just bought a Kodak Zi6 (very light, about 8oz.) I also have s everal still didgital camers and my Canon SD11is does time lapse too.

BiLL/ Brooklyn, NY

[VERIA77]

I can't get how exactly did you attach the weight on the end of the monopod. Did you use any extra gimmick to make it fixed? I have the 694CX model... can you please elaborate?

[lighter4ever]

the hole in the weight was exsakly big enough so i can put the monopod in. the rubber make it hard to fall apart.

[lighter4ever]

you have to check that the rubber at the end fits the counterweight. and just put it on.

[VERIA77]

big thanx!!

[rsrur]

brilliant idea man. thank you soo much..

[granskare]

cool! I will share this with a guy in Denver area who has a tutorial on a diy steady cam device:)