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Using a ski pole to make a camcorder handle

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Oli_jgb
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thinking of doing it,

who has done it?

how did you do it?

how easy was it?

Pics?!


I have a Samsung VP HMX20c
Jul 27 2009 3:14PM
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KarmaInitiative
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why dont you just make a handle out of normal parts? i have a hv30 and i  made a solid handle for $10
Jul 27 2009 4:45PM
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Oli_jgb
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ok go on....what did you use?
Jul 27 2009 6:54PM
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MatRich
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haha this adds nothing but I like your icon^

that sounds like a sweet Idea but I dont see how

Jul 27 2009 6:55PM
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KarmaInitiative
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Two L brackets, 3 Screws, 2 nuts, foam ring thingy

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The nice thing about it is I can adjust it depending on wheter i have a mic attached. Very easy to build

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Jul 27 2009 7:29PM
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miroz
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Do this.  I bent aluminum for mine, but that was kinda tough and complicated.  This is much simpler.

If anything, you may just want to add a grippy thing.  The metal on mine was the same shape as his^ but I added some foamy tubing...

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...kinda like this and it made it much easier and much more comfortable to grip.

Jul 27 2009 10:43PM
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mcrew218
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HANDLES!!!!!!!!
Jul 27 2009 10:57PM
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family_vacation
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I met  someone who had one of these last summer. It was pretty nice. The owner is not on ns but I'd recommend asking Alex=God. He knows the guy who made one.
Jul 27 2009 11:59PM
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Oli_jgb
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That looks pretty easy, might nip to the hardware store... Although will try getting a blow torch onto a ski pole. First attempt with out heat...failed. I have 3 ski poles left! haha.

The cool thing about using a ski pole is that a) I have 3 spare (now!) and b) they come with an ergonomic handle and c) they are really light. d) it's pretty legit to have a ski pole for your camera handle!
Jul 28 2009 2:57AM
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Steeze_Cake
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or u could send me ski poles because i need a pair :P
Jul 28 2009 3:32AM
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Oli_jgb
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The ski pole thing didn't work, too brittle.
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Jul 28 2009 6:05AM
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Oli_jgb
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I'll probably have another go, have plenty of poles and plenty of gas in my blow torch! the trouble is I have flattened the end of this one which has actually made it way too floppy. The rest of it is extremely/surprisingly sturdy.
Jul 28 2009 6:06AM
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MAC.D
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PRO!!!!!!!!!!
Jul 28 2009 9:20AM
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DrZoidberg
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If you put a 3/4 thread or whatever in the grip of your pole, you could have a monopod ski pole combo. I've always wanted to do that for photo cameras, but i guess it would work for video to, it would give some more stability when zoomed in, and you wouldn't have to carry a tripod as often.
Jul 28 2009 10:13AM
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yaaaie
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This is how mine looks:

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Jul 28 2009 11:17AM
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KarmaInitiative
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Dont take this the wrong way, but thats one of the worst handles I've ever seen. Its humongus, doesnt look sturdy and probably hard to manipulate. You should probably rethink your design, there are much easier ways. Good luck!!

BTW heres a handle someone on HV20.com made. How sick does this look?
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Jul 28 2009 4:00PM
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Commonwealth
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Looks like a twinkie
Jul 28 2009 4:51PM
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Oli_jgb
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Haha I know, but I had to do some shooting and it took my 5-10 minutes to weld/bend together with what I could find kicking around the farm. Yeah it's shit but it's better than nothing...just!! funny to look at to!
Jul 28 2009 5:18PM
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mike91129
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Shit haha, thats so cave man!
Jul 28 2009 5:28PM
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Galin
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unless you're making a handle as functional as that, there's absolutely no reason to have one for such a small camera. Why do you feel like you need a handle?
Jul 29 2009 8:47PM
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Oli_jgb
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You get a steadier shot, more fluid action for panning etc, and I can't afford a tripod.
Jul 30 2009 5:39AM
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boobie
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how do you secure the screw that goes into the tripod mount on the camera? you know... like so the screw will be tight and wont spin on the handle
Jul 30 2009 10:56AM
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KarmaInitiative
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steadier than holding it normally, easier for filming while skiing and easier to hold comfortably when your not filming
Jul 30 2009 4:08PM
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dunkaroos
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some kid at MHSSC had one. it was a bent ski pole with a camera attached to one end and a big nice handle on the other. it was pretty dope
Jul 30 2009 4:42PM
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boobie
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any help?^^^ i was all ready to do this and then i realized that part didnt make sense to me haha, i feel like im missing something easy so someone fill me in please
Jul 30 2009 7:35PM
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family_vacation
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yeah, that was Alex=God's friend.
Jul 31 2009 12:17PM
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1337
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where did you get the matte box for the front of your camera?
Jul 31 2009 3:30PM
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KarmaInitiative
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more of a lens hood
http://www.amazon.com/Lens-Hood-43mm/dp/B0019BGDPA
Jul 31 2009 4:38PM
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PAuL_Hellar
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i hate to be debbie downer but that thing sucks
Jul 31 2009 7:04PM
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Ethan.G
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I made a legit handle today too for like $7
Aug 1 2009 1:10AM
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Evan.Frazee
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i would be sick to make a ski pole with the thing to screw it in on the top of the handle so you could use it as something to steady the camera with on the fly. it would just suck to take one to the chin or anywhere on your body
Aug 1 2009 2:09AM
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