I have tripods but there are situations where I can't take them or environmental conditions were I wouldn't be able to get them in the door.
I would like a few affordable = under $250 steadycam or monopod suggestions. I've looked at the DIY steadycam but I'm not that mechanically inclined. I need something portable that can fit into a large woman's purse (the purse being large, no me.) can be set up in under a minuet and can work with hard drive and mini records. Gotta go to work. Will check back later this afternoon. Thanks, Gena