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You're probably asking yourself why we chose to start off our DIY stabilizer build series with a part that seems so simple. Just strap on a plate with some weights and move on right? This is a part that regularly gets neglected, both in DIY rigs and Commercial stabilizers as well. The base plate actually serves several key functions, so in the quest for a more stable rig spending some time on the design of your base plate is well worth it. Its the mounting point for your Counter-Weights If designed it can be used as a stand for smaller rigs It controls the inertia of the stabilizer - Key factor Material Anything from wood to plastic to metal works as long as it's strong enough. It needs to be able to support the counter-weights, and if you plan on using it as a stand keep the stabilizer upright. We prefer to use ABS plastic sheet because it's both strong and light weight. If you go with a 3/8" thick sheet like we offer in our D...
Over the course of several hours thirty four different parts come together to produce just one of the high precision 3-axis camera stabilizer gimbals found in our Specter Stabilizer . For precise alignment of the mounting holes, the middle layer of the gimbal starts out as a square . Once the holes are drilled and threaded the corners are cut off prior to final rounding( Shown on right) . Designed with three layers that are machined together for a perfect fit, lighter weight, and calibration adjustment for perfect balance. . It takes over seventy different parts to assemble just one of our Specter Stabilizers , seventeen of which are custom machined with tolerances of just a few thousandth of an inch. Here’s a close up look at just two of those custom parts found in the 3-axis gimbal. With high precision ultra low friction surfaces, the new fully ceramic main bearing will give you the super smooth footage you need. ...
" Pick up a camera. Shoot something. No matter how small, no matter how cheesy, no matter whether your friends and your sister star in it. Put your name on it as director. Now you’re a director. Everything after that you’re just nego tiating your budget and your fee.” - James Cameron
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