CHEAP Steady Cam - Smooth Video

DEMO VIDEO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBuIVb1ADa8


So I captured a video with the version 1 steady cam. The video came out to be pretty "not steady". I decided to add some PVC pipe to the bottom section to even it out. Now it shoots better video. I need to wait till daylight to shoot a video with it. I also need a good moving subject. It may be a few days till I get a sample video of the new design up on YouTube. Hang in there.

Oh yeah the parts I added are:
1.5 ft of 1" PVC
Two 1" PVC couplers. Female on both ends.
Pipe cleaner (purple crap) and glue again.
I also added a tripod mount. Not sure where I got that from. It was cheap though. Works like a charm. It also allows me to revert back to just the bolt and the wing nut.

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[conewells]

Yet another video that does NOT show the results; just this guy talking about what he used.

[djrock9000]

@conewells Hey thanks for your interest. I do have a demo video that I shot. Check out my channel and search for the video called "Testing The Cheap SteadyCam". You could also check the link in the video description. :) I know what you mean about seeing videos where they build something but don't show it in use or with a demo. Totally sucks. :)

[lonelyday91]

i am thinking to use plastic pipes. what do you think

[djrock9000]

@lonelyday91 That should work just fine as long as the pipes are rigid. I used PVC plastic pipes because they are so cheap.

[theHeadofbear]

A lot of these DIY steadycams are pretty ineffective especially once put to the test. I've been using the Cam Caddie Scorpion for a few months and have had some great results. $38 on one upped the quality of my videos immeasurably.

[tatchiwu]

I'm not a genius or anything, but it looks like simple physics. Just need a counter weight at bottom. Just about anything that weighs more a couple pounds will prob do :)

[BR5499a]

Monopod + weight(s)

[MegaSinner1]

spray paint it black :)