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Vylen · 01-22-2009, 03:56 AM

$1 Image Stabilizer For Any Camera - Lose The Tripod - Video

Pretty cool idea... simple and brilliant... and as photographers, you shouldnt look embarrassed with such a simple device

richit · 01-22-2009, 04:56 AM

Until you trip over the string and smash your new DA* lens....

stewart_photo · 01-22-2009, 06:36 AM

The string "image stabilizer" is back once again. Gee, this might have been discussed before - here, here, here, here, and here. Did I miss any threads?

The general consensus is that it likely offers little benefit with a DSLR with built-in image stabilization. This string, with limited vertical movement reduction and almost no horizontal movement reduction, would lose effectiveness long before the in-camera image stabilization would.

However, some agree the string itself might be a good thing to have around in case one needs it - like perhaps to strangle those who keep posting messages about this string "image stabilizer" thing.

stewart

Vylen · 01-22-2009, 06:40 AM

i propose this link be posted again every couple or so months to keep you happy :P

stewart_photo · 01-22-2009, 06:55 AM

LOL. It's just about reached that point now, Vylen. Counting your message, that's six times in just slightly over a year. And I might have even missed a message or two.

Actually, I don't really mind since these threads often result in a chance for members to have a bit of fun (as you can see from some of the previous threads). My self-appointed job, at this point, is just to keep a running count of all the related threads.

stewart

**Lowell Goudge** · 01-22-2009, 08:37 AM

stewart, are you sure it's not 7 times, remember it is in my dictionary of stupid technical terms also

stevebrot · 01-22-2009, 09:36 AM

Originally posted by Vylen

i propose this link be posted again every couple or so months to keep you happy :P

I've got a "know-it-all" friend that tells me about the string trick at least once a year. The last time, he would not let me leave until he put assembled a 1/4-20 screw and some stout string to take with me. I would have preferred that he was fixated on bean bags...

Steve

**Lowell Goudge** · 01-22-2009, 10:36 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

I've got a "know-it-all" friend that tells me about the string trick at least once a year. The last time, he would not let me leave until he put assembled a 1/4-20 screw and some stout string to take with me. I would have preferred that he was fixated on bean bags...

Steve

don't worry,

if he persists, he has given you the rope to hang him with

stewart_photo · 01-22-2009, 03:50 PM

Originally posted by Lowell Goudge

stewart, are you sure it's not 7 times, remember it is in my dictionary of stupid technical terms also

Nope. Not a dedicated thread, so that mention was disqualified.

Hey, since I'm keeping the count, I can make up whatever rules I want as we go along. As they say, give a man a little power and...

stewart

Tom S. · 01-22-2009, 05:28 PM

I tried it using a bungee cord. I forgot and stepped off the washer - I won't tell you where it hit...

01-22-2009, 03:56 AM	#1
Vylen Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,262	Image stabilisation without the tripod $1 Image Stabilizer For Any Camera - Lose The Tripod - Video Pretty cool idea... simple and brilliant... and as photographers, you shouldnt look embarrassed with such a simple device

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01-22-2009, 04:56 AM	#2
richit Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 54	Until you trip over the string and smash your new DA* lens....

01-22-2009, 06:36 AM	#3
stewart_photo Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Heidelberg, Germany Posts: 1,864	The string "image stabilizer" is back once again. Gee, this might have been discussed before - here, here, here, here, and here. Did I miss any threads? The general consensus is that it likely offers little benefit with a DSLR with built-in image stabilization. This string, with limited vertical movement reduction and almost no horizontal movement reduction, would lose effectiveness long before the in-camera image stabilization would. However, some agree the string itself might be a good thing to have around in case one needs it - like perhaps to strangle those who keep posting messages about this string "image stabilizer" thing. stewart

01-22-2009, 06:40 AM	#4
Vylen Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,262 Original Poster	i propose this link be posted again every couple or so months to keep you happy :P

01-22-2009, 06:55 AM	#5
stewart_photo Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Heidelberg, Germany Posts: 1,864	LOL. It's just about reached that point now, Vylen. Counting your message, that's six times in just slightly over a year. And I might have even missed a message or two. Actually, I don't really mind since these threads often result in a chance for members to have a bit of fun (as you can see from some of the previous threads). My self-appointed job, at this point, is just to keep a running count of all the related threads. stewart

01-22-2009, 08:37 AM	#6
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,892	stewart, are you sure it's not 7 times, remember it is in my dictionary of stupid technical terms also

01-22-2009, 09:36 AM	#7
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Vylen i propose this link be posted again every couple or so months to keep you happy :P I've got a "know-it-all" friend that tells me about the string trick at least once a year. The last time, he would not let me leave until he put assembled a 1/4-20 screw and some stout string to take with me. I would have preferred that he was fixated on bean bags... Steve

01-22-2009, 10:36 AM	#8
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,892	Originally posted by stevebrot I've got a "know-it-all" friend that tells me about the string trick at least once a year. The last time, he would not let me leave until he put assembled a 1/4-20 screw and some stout string to take with me. I would have preferred that he was fixated on bean bags... Steve don't worry, if he persists, he has given you the rope to hang him with

01-22-2009, 03:50 PM	#9
stewart_photo Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Heidelberg, Germany Posts: 1,864	Originally posted by Lowell Goudge stewart, are you sure it's not 7 times, remember it is in my dictionary of stupid technical terms also Nope. Not a dedicated thread, so that mention was disqualified. Hey, since I'm keeping the count, I can make up whatever rules I want as we go along. As they say, give a man a little power and... stewart

01-22-2009, 05:28 PM	#10
Tom S. Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Michigan Photos: Albums Posts: 4,317	I tried it using a bungee cord. I forgot and stepped off the washer - I won't tell you where it hit...

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