Somewhat cheap steadicam

[USNFilms]

Hey all, I've been needing a steadicam for a while now and I really want to get one for my DSLR (rebel t3i) and was wondering if you guys know a good one that isn't extremely expensive. I don't want a cheap one that won't work, so im talking medium quality here.

One that could do the work seen in this video in the beginning as the troops are running out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnuM6-GxqzM

thanks

 

[LasVegasIRA]

The key to a good steady cam rig is balance and weight. That being the case, why not just make one yourself. There are SO many tutorials on youtube and all over the interweb that show how to do it...

Besides, more than the rig itself, it takes practice to make steady-cam footage look good. I've seen footage done by someone using their folded up tri-pod for counterweight, and the it looked awesome.

 

[IndieBudget]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhMYBjdHPeU It works !

 

[Phil_UK]

There is a new one out, as far as i know, which looks decent and not too expensive

http://specialcameraservice.com/hand-held-steady-cam/292-wondlan-hand-held-stabilizer-pegasus.html

 

[RJFort]

Built one like IndieBudget has posted but used pvc and a weight it works fin. But practice makes perfect.

 

[MileCreations]

I used To use my tripod and and I tied weights to the bottom so that it balanced the weight of the camera. I then just practiced and practiced, which is half the point. I now own the steadicam merlin, but you still need to practice a heap to get your hand steady and get the technique right.

Here is a film I made with my tripod + weights
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5iLVkxIgoE

 

[IndieBudget]

Here is a film I made with my tripod + weights
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5iLVkxIgoE

AWESOME Video ! Excellent work !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5iLVkxIgoE