PaPa
Major Contributor
it won't let me edit my post...
My current tripod is some crappy 20 year old one that was cheap to begin with.
ditto, the forums have been really buggy lately.
Best Steadycam for under $50
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ditto, the forums have been really buggy lately.
ugafan
Looking for a woman
i think there was some confusion about the price of a steadicam. after scrolling down to the bottom of this price list, i see where you got the $50 figure from.
try reading the middle portion of the document. that will give you a better idea of how much this equipment costs.
http://www.steadicam.com/images/content/Steadicam_Pilot_PL50807.pdf
try reading the middle portion of the document. that will give you a better idea of how much this equipment costs.
http://www.steadicam.com/images/content/Steadicam_Pilot_PL50807.pdf
Kapn Krunch
New member
Just the shipping for mine was $73.... Don't even want to think about the total price...
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downsouth
Well-known member
I adapted a "cheap" monopod, purchased at WalMart for $15.
Comes with a nice padded grip and a pad already attached for camera mounting. There is a adjustable bolt on the bottom leg. I filed off the pointed tip. This allows you to attach a "weight" using the bolt and a nut.
Extended...it will put you way above the crowd. I'ts a little nerving putting your cam up that high...so I tie a safety cord to the cam...just in case the mounting screw would break.....hasnt yet.
Cross member handle can be about anything, from strong PVC to galvanized pipe. Works for me.
Jeff
Comes with a nice padded grip and a pad already attached for camera mounting. There is a adjustable bolt on the bottom leg. I filed off the pointed tip. This allows you to attach a "weight" using the bolt and a nut.
Extended...it will put you way above the crowd. I'ts a little nerving putting your cam up that high...so I tie a safety cord to the cam...just in case the mounting screw would break.....hasnt yet.
Cross member handle can be about anything, from strong PVC to galvanized pipe. Works for me.
Jeff
triplej96
Veteran
tommetass
Well-known member
what do tou guys think of this then?
http://cgi.ebay.com/For-Steadicam-S...ryZ23780QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
it seems pretty good.. though it's a bit more expensive.. 119$..
http://cgi.ebay.com/For-Steadicam-S...ryZ23780QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
it seems pretty good.. though it's a bit more expensive.. 119$..
MattieFingaz
Member
Hello All, this is my second day in this forum and I must say, I never thought I'd even be able to offer a little bit. I've got a 100b on it's way and am trying to learn as much as I can before it gets here so I can hit the ground running.
That being said, I put this "steadycam" together about a year ago when the money to brains ratio was much different than it is now. I've been real fortunate since then and can start buying quality equipment. Back then, necessity was the mother of invention. I actually think the total cost was about $22 and it's really come in handy since then.
I bought a $17 monopod and a $2 free weight from Wal-Mart and a fitting used to repair water pipes and some random washers to cover the holes in the weights and some extra nuts to lock it on from Lowes for about $5. I broke the spongy hand grip from the glue so I could adjust it up and down to find balance. Hope this helps you. Good luck and keep shooting.
http://www.apathyalliance.com/monopod1.jpg
http://www.apathyalliance.com/monopod2.jpg
http://www.apathyalliance.com/monopod3.jpg
http://www.apathyalliance.com/monopod4.jpg
I ran downstairs and shot these holding it out in front of me with my wifes "vacation camera" so please, no making fun of the new guys lighting/photograhy skills. :cheesy:
Thanks for the time.
Mattie
That being said, I put this "steadycam" together about a year ago when the money to brains ratio was much different than it is now. I've been real fortunate since then and can start buying quality equipment. Back then, necessity was the mother of invention. I actually think the total cost was about $22 and it's really come in handy since then.
I bought a $17 monopod and a $2 free weight from Wal-Mart and a fitting used to repair water pipes and some random washers to cover the holes in the weights and some extra nuts to lock it on from Lowes for about $5. I broke the spongy hand grip from the glue so I could adjust it up and down to find balance. Hope this helps you. Good luck and keep shooting.
http://www.apathyalliance.com/monopod1.jpg
http://www.apathyalliance.com/monopod2.jpg
http://www.apathyalliance.com/monopod3.jpg
http://www.apathyalliance.com/monopod4.jpg
I ran downstairs and shot these holding it out in front of me with my wifes "vacation camera" so please, no making fun of the new guys lighting/photograhy skills. :cheesy:
Thanks for the time.
Mattie
reaktor
Well-known member
If you read you get all 3 of the units for 119. The first one (the best most likely) is only $65. although you could make something like that for $10.
ifownlee41nite@mac.com
Well-known member
I own the Stinger and its a pain to hold up. I like what I've seen from the bigger one though. I might try it out.
MattieFingaz
Member
Sure does Jeff. 
Great minds and all. I actually think I'm going to "retrofit" my rig and go your way. I occasionally had some balance issues, having to rotate the weight around to find a good spot. Most could be done by moving that spongy part up and down though.
Great minds and all. I actually think I'm going to "retrofit" my rig and go your way. I occasionally had some balance issues, having to rotate the weight around to find a good spot. Most could be done by moving that spongy part up and down though.MattieFingaz
Member
and as far as the marketing....
"Ladies and gentlmen....If you have used either ideas and concepts presented here by either Jeff or myself, please PM Jeff $450 and me 449.99 (marketing plan was his idea)
"Ladies and gentlmen....If you have used either ideas and concepts presented here by either Jeff or myself, please PM Jeff $450 and me 449.99 (marketing plan was his idea)