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Low-hand handle/grip?

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MN_Nice
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Searchbarred and googled and nothing found.

I want a low-hand grip for my T1i. Any suggestions to buy one? Links appreciated. Looking for $35 or less.
Jan 4 2011 11:00PM
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GreenHorn
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a low-hand grip? do you mean a battery grip?

does it look like this?

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Jan 4 2011 11:05PM
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MN_Nice
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No not those. Something like this but for a DSLR:

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Jan 4 2011 11:12PM
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MN_Nice
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This is exactly what I want but I can't pay in euros :|
Jan 4 2011 11:28PM
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B.Snow
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just make one yourself dog... its super easy and cheap




keep in mind that its really hard to get smooth shots with a HDSLR without a steadycam.
Jan 5 2011 12:18AM
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IanAvery-Leaf
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this is 1000x better then a handle, a handle will barely stabilize your footage, it will mostly just make the camera more comfortable to hold. With the glidecam you get steady shots while skiing, walking, running, etc.

I have one and although I'm still learning, its already made my shots incredibly smooth vs. my handheld shots before I got it
Jan 5 2011 12:23AM
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MN_Nice
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Steadicam a much better choice?
Jan 5 2011 12:30AM
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GreenHorn
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most definitely.
Jan 5 2011 12:32AM
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MN_Nice
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Is that one DIY'd or bought?
Jan 5 2011 12:33AM
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GreenHorn
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thats a glidecam 2000 pro. not DIY. i just bought all the parts for one today. im gonna try to make it tomorrow. ill probably post somewhere how it goes
Jan 5 2011 12:35AM
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MN_Nice
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Yeah I don't have 370 to spend since I just recently got my T1i. I'll look around for some cheap DIY's. If anything I'll just get a tripod.
Jan 5 2011 12:38AM
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GreenHorn
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you can find them for a lot cheaper. but probably not much less than around 200 i think. if my DIY works i'll post the parts i used and instructions
Jan 5 2011 12:43AM
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MN_Nice
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Awesome! Thanks for the help.
Jan 5 2011 12:48AM
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IanAvery-Leaf
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its $280 on B&H right now, and "just get a tripod" means spending close to that too. Camera stuff ain't cheap
Jan 5 2011 7:01AM
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LuminatX
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cop one of these, their actually really good, have one myself.
Jan 5 2011 11:59AM
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