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The One-Dollar Image Stabilizer for Any Camera

by Tim Stevens on January 30, 2008 at 02:05 PM


Serious photographers know that a steady camera is the secret to bright, rich, and clear shots. A tripod is best, but they typically don't work well for action shots and are a literal drag to carry around. Monopods are a little more practical and mobile, but are still pretty bulky. Lenses or cameras with image stabilization help, but they're often quite expensive. What's the solution? Surprisingly it's a bolt, washer, and some string.

By tying one end of the string to the bolt and threading that into the camera, then the other end to the washer and letting it fall to the ground, you have yourself a simple way to stabilize that camera. By standing on the washer you can get most of the benefits of a monopod in a cheap (and ingenious) package that you can make in five minutes and easily fit in your pocket. Sound confusing? Watch the video above to see how it's done.

Who says photography has to be expensive?

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