Copy Stand - Cheap and easy to build

Step 9 Camera mounting area

I covered the area where the camera is mounted on the pivot arm using fabric book binding tape. It works, but thin rubber tape might work better if you can get it. It is a good idea to cover this area, not only is the camera held more firmly because of the increased friction,  it also protects the base of your precious camera. I used a scalpel to cut the hole in the tape.