The Merricam - No-Cost "Steadicam" DIY
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Uploaded on Jun 30, 2009
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This video will show you my way of converting a tripod to a camera stabilizer (or "MerriCam") using only a screwdriver. I used the Sunpak Platinum Plus 7500 Pro tripod for this video, along with the Canon HV20. All demo shots were done with no practice.
This technique is not meant for very large or heavy cameras, but is ideal for consumer-sized camcorders like the HV20.
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bbcasting 1 month ago
The only people who would thumb this down are the people who sell overpriced "steadicams" and don't want this trick out there.
This is great for a short film or low/no budget project. Thanks for the video!
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xAkiraTube 1 week ago
ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME !?!?!?!?!
U SHOWED ME MORE FUNCTIONS OF MY TRIPOD IN AND A HUGE EXTRA -> STEADICAM !!!!!! IN JUST 2 MINUTES HOW AMAZING IS THIS OMG EVEN MY 20$ TRIPOD CAN DO THIS THX SIR ! Thumb up , subscribe and share :)
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Ricardo Morais 1 hour ago
That is great. thanks !!!
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Dimitris Kambanos 15 hours ago
The cheaper tripods, have it.
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Dimitris Kambanos 15 hours ago
smart clever... It is a solution with no money. Very clever but watch your cam, Ok?
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SouthSierraHikers 2 days ago
Ya know, tripod manufacturers should take note of this video and produce future tripods with a quick leg disconnect that allow this function. As for me, oh boy, can't wait to try this out like the others here!
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Rory Turnbull 2 days ago
Genius
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Pritham D'souza 2 days ago
This is absolutely brilliant! Can't wait to try this out! THANKS SO MUCH! YOU ARE THE MAN!
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JEliasFilm 2 days ago
Great Idea!
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MovieScenes101 3 days ago
This seems like an awesome method, only one problem for me, there is no way in my tri-pod to get that leg off. :(
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Track Hitterz 4 days ago
Its cool Thanx..
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TONY SANCHEZ 4 days ago
AWESOM, I KNEW THAT THERE WHERE MORE OPTIONS USING A TRIPOD, THANKS BODY, GREAT VIDEO, I LIKE THE CAT TAKE.
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