How about a 6 foot section of 2 inch galvanized pipe. Mount a 2 inch floor flange to a piece of 1.25 inch plywood, triangle shape, 3 feet per side. The pipe is large enough for a sash weight counter balance, with a pulley for the support wire/rope at the top. Keep the camera over one of the legs, unless you use a counter weighted arm. A threaded knob screwed into the arm, pressing against the pipe column should hold it from moving about.
john (:>)) geez, I'm cheap.... Message: 2 Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2003 18:46:37 -0500 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Matt McKee <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Cameramakers] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am looking for ways to build an inexpensive camera stand for studio use. I remember seeing a set of plans years ago in a diy book for a monopod on wheels but can't find it again and can't remember if it was sturdy enough for a 4x5 monorail. I am working in a very small space with a low ceiling so most commercial camera stands are out. Also, they are more than I want to spend. Anyone have any suggestions for a 6 foot camera stand? Thanks, Matt -- _______________________________________________ Cameramakers mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://rmp.opusis.com/mailman/listinfo/cameramakers
