Gramps Cane used for what !!

[tchow]

Been asking Camera shops, friends for ideas with no luck. I needed to get something that I could use to hold my Camcorder while I fishing in my 2 Man Flipover.Been asking Camera shops, friends for ideas with no luck. Finally last week, I came up with something that works. Just wanted to with the rest of the fanatics who use Camcorders in their tents or Flipovers. This eliminates usage of a Tripod as it can get in the way with 2 guys in the tent. This is what I got:

(1) Walking Cane, (2)Metal over pins (1)Gorilla Pod

A close up of the Cane and there is holes to adjust the height

I turn it upside and attach Metal over pins to 2 legs of the Cane and to the main brace on the top

Attach Camcorder to the Gorilla Pod. Legs are wrapped to the handle of the Cane. The handle has Foam on it so the Pod Legs will stay on good. Front view

Back view

Camcorder is set in the middle and out of the way. What do you guys think?

[Burnham]

that is AWESOME!!! gotta put a patent on that...before i do hahahaha. thats a really good idea though.

[Bob Clausen2]

Kudos to you on using what's available to make what you need! I'm concerned about how gramps is going to get to the head when he wakes up this morning. Time to bring out the old thunder bucket!!!

[Zoob]

You could probably run a bungee cable (or even twine) from the handle to a wall or ceiling bar (loosely, lots of slack) - to prevent it from crashing hard to the floor if bumped or knocked over.

[Meat-Run]

I have to ask this but is grampa looking for his cane now!?!? ha,ha...

mr

[DTro]

Great idea!

I think I can extrapolate that idea and use one of my spare support poles instead.

Thanks

[castmaster]

Off topic but I have a question....I noticed you have the edges of the reflectix taped, did you have trouble with the edges tearing or just did that for extra protection? I thought about doing mine but then figured it didnt need it.

[Supercrew]

Nice camera.....

[tchow]

Off topic but I have a question....I noticed you have the edges of the reflectix taped, did you have trouble with the edges tearing or just did that for extra protection? I thought about doing mine but then figured it didnt need it.

Just did that for added protection.