Kipkay's Video Tips & Tricks

Step 5 Tip #5

A tripod you can put in your pocket? Pick up an eyebolt ($.35) and a length of bungee cord (also cord shock cord, $2). Make sure you get an eyebolt that has the standard thread of a camera. Either bring your camera with you or find another bolt to match the threads at the store. Tie the bungee to the bolt, screw the bolt in to the tripod mount on your camera and stand on the bungee cord! Now you have a cheap 'steadyshot'. Hope you enjoyed these 'instructable' tips! Happy shooting!

Comments

[adriandilena]

I would caution that despite it being a good idea for an impromtu steady shot, one must be careful as it doubles as a sling shot that would send your camera hurtling towards your feet if ever dropped. yikes!

[Puzzledd]

Definitely put the camera strap around your neck first - and maybe tie a loop in the other end of the bungee cord to slip your foot into so it doesn't dislodge when you move your foot and fly up to hit you in the face;P

This is a great idea tho (don't have a bolt handy so I may try putting a loop at the top to put my hand in, to steady it - or a couple of loops at different lengths to use for shots at dferent heights) :)

[wethecom]

very good stuff thanks before i die i want to make a film and a album this info was awsome

[richelton]

Okay, now the eye-bolt bungee monopod is a clever idea.

[ltx]

1/4" for most cameras.