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Camcorder stablizier

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03gade
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thoughts on this thing http://www.amazon.com/Opteka-X-GRIP-Professional-Camcorder-Stabilizing/dp/B002R20X9M

i have a uber shake problem on my camcorder and I just want something simple... yes its just a handle but i assume it will help
Jan 17 2010 6:45PM
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A.Eberhard
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You can make one of these for $10
1. 2 shelf bracks and screw them together with nuts and bolts.
2. Tape the bottom where your camera will sit.
3  Get a screw that fits your camera.
4. Get a grip for your handle i used a pipe insulation tube.
5. Paints the metal black so you look legit.

What I find help so you don't shake is just grip the camera really tight or use a tripod.
Jan 17 2010 8:56PM
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grilledsteezeyo
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yea i did something like this and it works just fine
Jan 18 2010 11:31AM
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JacJacqu
Posts: 246 - Karma: 98
Dont buy that. use an old ski pole and bend it or something. its a waste of money
Jan 19 2010 10:43AM
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eheath
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I mean, if you have shaky arms/hands, that handle won't do much. Holding a camera with two hands is more stable than holding it by a handle.
Jan 19 2010 11:38AM
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blakroc
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try using your tripod while doing it. it helps balence it out

Jan 19 2010 1:15PM
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bpAIR
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I did this and it works great for me. It ended up costing me $20 and i wrapped the pipe in black electrical tape to make it look more legit.

http://steadycam.org/

Jan 19 2010 3:12PM
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