Lose the tripod ...

[dmr]

This was just posted on a local board here, looks interesting. Do-it-yourself image stabilization device ...

Interesting little video ...

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1041948/1_image_stabilizer_for_any_camera_lose_the_tripod/

Anybody ever try it?

 

[shadowfox]

Nice idea, handy for hiking trips and concerts.

Thanks for the pointer!

 

[Gumby]

Cute video; time-tested design.

 

[BillBingham2]

For other stuff, but not for a camera. Interesting idea tough......

Thanks.

B2 (;->

 

[jlw]

It really takes a 96-second video to show people how to make a string-pod?!? This idea has been around forever, and isn't exactly complicated:

1) Stick a 1/4x20 bolt in your camera's tripod socket.
2) Tie a string to it.
3) Cut off the string at the appropriate length and tie the free end to something such as a big washer.
4) To use, step on washer and pull up.

Duh. Now you don't need to waste your time watching the video.

 

[Nikon Bob]

Take it easy jlw.

I too have known this trick for about 30 years, but there are people here who ar'nt as old as you and I...🙂

I guess that makes me old too. I used an eye bolt instead.

Bob

 

[cmogi10]

It really takes a 96-second video to show people how to make a string-pod?!? This idea has been around forever, and isn't exactly complicated:

1) Stick a 1/4x20 bolt in your camera's tripod socket.
2) Tie a string to it.
3) Cut off the string at the appropriate length and tie the free end to something such as a big washer.
4) To use, step on washer and pull up.

Duh. Now you don't need to waste your time watching the video.

I did not know of this, and enjoyed the video.

but thank you for your insight.

 

[dmr]

It really takes a 96-second video to show people how to make a string-pod?!? This idea has been around forever,

String Pod?

I've been taking photos for 40-some years and reading photo magazines for 30-some years and I never heard this term before! 🙂 I've never seen this idea before today.

 

[GeneW]

I've known about these for years too, and in the dim recesses of memory I seem to recall a commercial one that was for sale -- I think it was made from a lightweight braided chain or something similar.

I like it when someone goes to the trouble of making a video like this. It's a nice gesture to show people how to make simple things they may not have heard of.

Gene

 

[Graham Line]

I remember those. That was the old Leica FOOTY. Of course, the 'string' was braided Lippizaner tail hair and the hardware was vanadium steel. Cost around $120 in the 1950s.

 

[BillP]

For other stuff, but not for a camera. Interesting idea tough......

Thanks.

B2 (;->

Why not?

I've used one for years.

Regards,

Bill

 

[chris91387]

Take it easy jlw.

I too have known this trick for about 30 years, but there are people here who ar'nt as old as you and I...🙂

they had string back then?

😀

 

[shadowfox]

It really takes a 96-second video to show people how to make a string-pod?!? This idea has been around forever, and isn't exactly complicated:

1) Stick a 1/4x20 bolt in your camera's tripod socket.
2) Tie a string to it.
3) Cut off the string at the appropriate length and tie the free end to something such as a big washer.
4) To use, step on washer and pull up.

Duh. Now you don't need to waste your time watching the video.

You know that this will have exactly the opposite effect that you suggested, this video will become more popular 😀