Stead i Cam
Description
The Stead i Cam is designed by Frits Stam en Koen de Greef
features of the Stead i Cam:
+ removable / adjustable camera plate
+ design incorporates a feet for easy storage
+ weight swivels to compensate for an unbalanced camera
+ air bubble for leveling the camera
+ adjustable handle position with a screw thread which allows for very fine adjustments of the center of mass
+ light weight design
This project originated from the urge to create tools that help designers create professional results in times of budget cuts. With ‘Tools for Design’ we aim to create a community that helps in the development of instruments used in the design process. The Stead-I-Cam is an example of one of these tools. It supports smooth and professional moving video footage. It is created from a single sheet of laser-cut material, making it easy for any student to create and assemble. This open-source project cuts costs for such a professional tool and makes it accessible for every student / diy'er.
We love to see your own Stead i Cam so upload a picture of it!
Instructions
- laser cut the files on 3mm MDF
- assemble laser cut parts
- balance your steadycam
- practice!
- go film!
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And here is some more fun!
This is my short gimbal handle -
http://www.thingiverse.com/thi...
My Brother and I are ironing out some quirks in balancing - mainly because his camera has a Huge 'settings switches' handle and microphone on the hotshoe. Because the mic is off to the side it puts the balance off terribly. i couldn't get a photo with it on as yet, but will post pics with the bare bones camera.
Thankyou for the "built" STL - It has made the jigsaw SO MUCH easier!
I'm 1/2 way through building mine out of black acrylic.
I'm also designing a derivative to help join up the Steadicam and the 3D printed uni-joint.
Will post that soon!
And Pics!!!
Hi, i'm writing from Chile, and i like to say the project is really awesome, CONGRATULATIONS!!!
I have a laser cutter machine an i like to make this project, but i don't know what other things i need to can build it. Also, how much weight is needed? Depends on the camera i suppose, it has to be the same weight, more or less? Best Regards!
Hello pafifo,
Besides the wooden parts you will need a bicycle handle, some bearings and a gimbal (or you can print you own gimbal: http://www.thingiverse.com/thi... and of course some weights/washers and a bolt that screws in your camera.
About the weight, you will need to experiment a bit, we used lead weights.
If you have any other questions during the built feel free to ask them here. If you have any pictures of the built please share those to! :-D
Awesome design! I have an older version of solidworks that won't open your file. Do you happen to have an assembled model that I can open in maya?
work in progress ;)
had to split up the build area in 2 files to fit into the 300x600mm lasercutter size.
Awesome thing! I've seen your design at the Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven at the ID'11 exhibition. It worked well with my canon 550d, great work!
I've cut it in acryllic yesterday. I'll post an image as soon as I can figure how to get it together. A solidworks assembly would be greatly appreciated!
Beautiful design!
Thanks!
I'll second that - Awesome design!!!
Could you please post it in DXF (or tell us how to open and convert it ourselves)?
Thankyou!!!
This is a Neat setup Frits!
Absolutely Love it!
The little tab bit that holds the camera quick release section broke on ours :-(
i'll design up different parts for another derivative soon to print out. :-)