DIY Steadicam

[cameronw99]

I just built "The Silver Flyer" seen in the video below, but for the life of me I cant get it perfectly balanced. I have a Canon 60d and its a bit heavier than his camera. I was wondering if anyone here owns a steadicam or has any experience with them.

[video=youtube_share;da4dTGk-G6g]http://youtu.be/da4dTGk-G6g[/video]

 

[Felipe]

Nice! Thanks for sharing! :thumbs:

I don't know how to help you with your weight and balance issue, but hopefully someone who can might see this after this bump!

 

[cameronw99]

I appreciate it Felipe

 

[friscojacks]

This is really cool, and the effect is great. Good work.

 

[universal_fanatic]

WOW! The quality of stabilization is amazing from that thing! Not entirely sure about the counterbalance issue. Is the camera's center of gravity positioned over the handle? Maybe it's off by a bit which could cause it to shift it's weight?

 

[cameronw99]

WOW! The quality of stabilization is amazing from that thing! Not entirely sure about the counterbalance issue. Is the camera's center of gravity positioned over the handle? Maybe it's off by a bit which could cause it to shift it's weight?

It is over the handle. I have a 60D though and its kinda heavy. The counterbalance has to be as heavy as the camera. Lol so many washers. I dont know if ill ever get this thing right but im filming a little short now and it would be extremely useful. Oh the struggle