Introduction: Simple Camera Stabilizer Under $10.00

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I am constantly taking photos and video on boats and cars. The problem off shaky video and unstable pictures led me to create a stabilizer for better quality photography. This simple but effective tool has helped me capture movie-like action scenes for my home albums.

Step 1: Tools and Supplies

For this project you will need:
Thread-locker (blue)
Electrical Tape
30 Half-inch cut washers
2 Fender washers (1/4 inch)
4 1/2' Long Quarter-inch Bolt and Nut (metric)
Wrench and Ratchet -11 mm

Step 2: Place Washers

Put one of your fender washers for the base followed by 30 Half-inch Cut washers. Set remaining fender washer on top.

Step 3: Thread-locker and Level

Grab your thread-locker and nut.

Loosely tighten the nut allowing some movement in the sandwiched washers

Level the washers by rolling them on a table or flat surface

Once plum, firmly tighten the bolt with your wrench and ratchet

Step 4: Tape It

Grab you electric tape and tightly wrap the washers putting 2-3 layers on.

Your Finished!

Step 5: Go Play!

The stabilizer enhances the shot positions and stabilizes the video. Sorry I don't have a sample video

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