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Light Camera Crane - Build. DIY steadicam camera stabilizer. Stabiliser #1, August 2008 Update,January 2011 Early experiments This is a DIY (low tech) camera stabilizer in form similar to the MERLIN.

DIY steadicam camera stabilizer

I used mostly scrap or surplus materials. The functioning depends on balance and inertia.

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Home. Igus slider. Innovative Camera Gear. Το κανάλι του χρήστη customslr. C-Loop - Camera Strap Mount Solution by Custom SLR. Thank you for stopping by!

C-Loop - Camera Strap Mount Solution by Custom SLR

The C-Loop project was successfully funded on Kickstarter. Come visit us at CustomSLR.com to check out our latest updates, products and to order the C-Loop - Camera Strap Mount Solution. We appreciate your support and interest. Best, Anne, Ben, Ivan Custom SLR Team The C-Loop is made and assembled in San Francisco, CA. Check out our other videos on YouTube: Click here to watch. Photography and Cinema - Home. Professional Cine Equipment Manufacture. Ikea DIY DSLR Shoulder mount. DIY Motorized JuicedLink Slider Kit. DIY Friction Based Follow Focus For 6 Bucks. In the following post, Eric Au will share his making of A DIY follow focus mechanism.

DIY Friction Based Follow Focus For 6 Bucks

We did feature a KNE’X follow focus before, however, this one mounts on a rig., and has a very pro look to it. While the specifics of this build are oriented towards a specific HD-DSLR mount, the concept and process can be adopted to other rigs by changing some of the measurements. Bear in mind that this project does require some uncommon hardware tools, yet considering the price drop, you may want to ask your neighborhood iron man for some assistance. …and The floor is all yours Eric. RigWheels Portable Camera Dolly - Slider - Skater System. 3D Display and Camera Rig. Follow Focus, Matte Box, DSLR Rigs and Camera Sliders. Product Review - RJ Follow Focus - Just Basl Productions. Lilliput UK · 668GL-70NP/H/Y · 7 inch field monitor with HDMI and internal battery. Professional photographers and video creators have long sought after a low cost, dependable and easy to use 7" field monitor.

Lilliput UK · 668GL-70NP/H/Y · 7 inch field monitor with HDMI and internal battery

True to Lilliput's market position, the 668GL-70NP/H/Y combines durable hardware with incredible price. The 668GL-70NP/H/Y features a 7 inch screen with enhanced brightness, HDMI input, component video input, composite video input, internal battery, ¼ BSW mounting thread and detachable sun hood, all at a price point that can save professionals a great deal of money. LCDVF Overview. The missing link in the hybrid era LCDVF turns your video enabled DSLR LCD screen into a huge electronic viewfinder for precise image evaluation.

LCDVF Overview

LCDVF is the missing link of the hybrid "photovideography" era. It is an essential accessory that enables today’s photographers to take advantage of the video features of the new generation DSLR cameras like Canon 5D MKIII, Nikon D800 and many others. Pegasus DSLR Table Dolly.

Rough Guide to DSLR Video ( Beginner / Intermediate ) - iContact Video Network: Community and Citizens Video, Bristol, UK. Gini-2011. Small LCD Monitors, Teleprompter, Fluorescent Video Lights, & more. WenPod MD2 WenPod MD2 is the first in this industry to apply it's self proprietary A.I. algorithm and Neuron Technology to gimbal device.

Small LCD Monitors, Teleprompter, Fluorescent Video Lights, & more

All 3-axis brushless motors are incorporated with independent CPU, making the stabilizing motion as smooth as silk. It is the only gimbal in the market to use fully automatic calibration technology, which greatly reduces the down time of the device. Items in WONDLAN store on eBay! Wondlan follow focus. SHAPE wlb Camera Supports - News and Activities. CPM Camera Rigs - camera rail systems. Edelkrone® STORE. Swedishchameleon. Swedish Chamelon DSLR Rig Looks Sexy As Hell. I’m a sucker for these setups.

Swedish Chamelon DSLR Rig Looks Sexy As Hell

All the chrome, the bars, the rails, the pads, the cables — whenever I see my friend’s RED setup in full gear it always amazes me how he finds his way around the thing. The same applies to these gorgeous, but complicated-looking DSLR setups from Swedish Chameleon, made to minimize the size of the rig while maximizing functionality. Our friend Wille pointed us in the direction of these guys, and he also notes that his site did an interview with the creator, which I’ve embedded below despite the fact that it’s in Swedish.

You still get an idea of what’s going on, how it’s set up, and so on. The fact is I’m pretty ignorant of the actual qualities these rigs need, but this looks like a hell of a nice one from what I’ve seen. [thanks for the tip, Wille. A review of the DSLR rigs from Zacuto. As with my recent review of the new Z-Finders it is very important in the interest of honesty that you are aware that I have a relationship with Zacuto, both as friends and as an affiliate.

A review of the DSLR rigs from Zacuto

But, as I say in my ethics statement I only take banners from products I completely endorse. There is nothing on this site that I don’t use day in day out… as the moment I recommend gear that sucks there goes any credibility that I had. Of course not everyone will agree with my opinion, as like all reviews, this is my opinion. Best DSLR Rig comparison ever! Affordable Belt Follow Focus System - no zip gear needed - PROTOTYPE. All-in-one Complete Table. Red rock rig. Oval small eye cushion. Redrock Micro microHandle Plus 2-016-0002 B. EVS Online: RedRock Micro Low Down Deluxe Nano DSLR Handheld Stabilizer - HDSLR Supports/Cages & Accessories - HDSLR / Photography - Sales.

HoodLoupe 3.0-Hoodman Corporation. DSLR Video Rigs. "I wanted to post a few photos of my DIY rig.

DSLR Video Rigs

I bought the screen used off ebay and rewired it to a 12v battery pack (also ebay). The screen is mounted on an articulating ball joint from a car GPS unit. I’m using the A/V for the video signal so not as sharp as HDMI but the screen has good resolution. The screen makes focus a lot easier (works better indoors / low glare) and it cuts the camera screen so saves a ton of battery on the camera. It’s nice to go hand held and have the screen point down for high shots too. Camera Support from Amazon. Manfrotto launches tripod aimed at video DSLR at NAB 2010. Cavision + DFocus rig for 5D2. Zacuto September special offers! Buy a striker and get a Z-Finder Pro free…loads more offers!!!

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Zacuto September special offers! Buy a striker and get a Z-Finder Pro free…loads more offers!!!

Their gear is awesome as you are probably aware, and it’s what I use with my DSLRs. The Z-Finder Pro for example is the number one DSLR accessory, and I use their hand held rigs and follow focus for all my pro jobs. So this post is simply to let you know of some great offers they are doing this month, I am a bit late in promoting this but better late than never!! SO here are the September specials.