$1 Camera Image Stabilizer

Step 5: Step and Pull

Drop the washer on the ground and step on it. Then, pull up with the camera against the tension on the string.

One of the really great things about this gadget is that it is so easy to pan back and forth with.

This stabilizer will almost entirely eliminate vertical shake, and the added stability greatly reduces horizontal shake. For medium shutter speeds you'll notice a big improvement in image quality. It will also make your videos look a lot better.

This obviously does not make your tripod totally useless. It really isn't going to work for long exposure times, though it would certainly help. It is also maybe not the kind of thing that you want to use with a big heavy lens for long periods of time. That might get a little heavy. This is, however, a great solution for a huge number situations where you might need to use only medium or faster shutter speeds and for times when you just really don't want to bother with a tripod.

You can easily pack one in your camera bag. Then you'll always be ready when the need arises. Try that with your tripod.

Video Demonstration.

Comments

[Benson1]

wait......whats with your shoes? they look like crocs, only cool.....

[shoemaker]

Nike Zveddochka. Definitely better than croc. Just for trivia purposes, Nike developed the technology to make crocs, but didn't really know what to do with it. They were using it to make pool sandals.

[Benson1]

well apparently they do know what to do with them, much more than that silly croc company. Also, very nice replacement for a tripod. I might try it out soon.

[akaeon182]

nice i throught at first that this was going to be cheap and lame but i was wrong very nice

[shoemaker]

Thanks. I am glad you like it. Of course there are ways to make this project look a lot cheaper and lamer, or more expensive and cooler. The function is still the same and I'm sure that most people will see a big improvement in their picture quality.