DIY Steadicam Merlin Glidecam Version 5

This is the 5th version of my camera stabilizer that I've been working on. Once I have more pictures I'll put a webpage up in the same place as my previous versions here: http://www.yb2normal.com/fancy.html

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• DIY
• Steadicam
• Merlin
• Glidecam

[didanhtennis]

Is your gimbal connection/attachment to the wood is at the center of gravity of the camera? In other words, right at the connection of camera if it were mounted on a tripod?

Great design, I like the compact version a lot better. The wobbly picture is gone in Version 5.

[yb2normal]

@didanhtennis It is pretty close. Ideally the gimbal would be directly below the COG of the camera... this helps with rotational stability. However we don't rotate the stabilizer a lot, so I don't mind shifting the gimbal in front or behind the camera COG in the interest of getting the entire camera/stablizer assembly to hang level.

[statequest]

I love your stabilizer. You have another gimbal design similar to catascouts which also works fantastic. If you wanted to, could you put an camera sliding plate and adapter on the top? Like the Bogen camera plates? Take care and good work!

[yb2normal]

@statequest , sure! The fun thing with these stabilizers are that there are so many different ways to succeeed.

[alienufosarereal]

epic almonds

[yb2normal]

@alienufosarereal , Word.

[didanhtennis]

It's a great design. I like the fender washer on the side as opposed to the one in the same alignment of the plane, similar to the Merlin's. The balance on the sides, different plane, I think, is more stable and you see no wobbling effects. I wonder if this wood would work for the Canon 7D.  Has anyone tried this design for a Canon 7D?

Thanks for sharing your great design.

[jamierogersink]

Great Shots! how much does it cost?

[artizonconstruction]

From the different versions you have created, which one would be more sable when running (filming sideways) Thank you so much!

[YAMAMOTOW11]

Olá sou do Brasil e pretendo fazer uma igual a sua, espero que eu consiga, eu adoro filmagem!

Hello from Brazil and I intend to do one like her, I hope that I can, I love shooting!

[AlkimyDeal]

God damn I had trouble making a steadicam. I've been much happier using the reliable inexpensive and effective Cam Caddie Scorpion.

[alkhair13]

im thinking about making your steadicam, but is it fit with a much heavier DSLR ? because im trying to make a dslr video

[zplegoland]

it's a great steadicam tool! my question is that where to buy the universal joint, i try many hardware stores and they don't sell this kind of u-joint you are using. i would like to know where i can buy in the southern california. thanks!