Photo & Clockwork
Photo
Hey Clockwork, I’m heading to a remote canyon tomorrow to catch the sunrise over the cliffs and I need a quick, lightweight camera rig that’ll keep my lens steady in wind. Any fast, clever mechanical hacks you can think of that won’t add too much weight?
Clockwork
Hey there, quick idea: take a small aluminum frame—just a few millimetres thick—cut two slotted arms that you can slide the camera on. Run a short length of fine steel wire between the arms and a tiny spring. When you hit wind, the spring pushes the arms back, keeping the camera centered. Add a counterweight at the back, like a tiny brass screw, so the whole thing stays balanced. It’s under a kilogram, folds flat, and the spring‑wire combo gives a smooth anti‑shake effect without a heavy gimbal. Wrap a bit of rubber in the slot edges for grip, and you’ve got a light, wind‑resistant rig that won’t slow you down. Good luck with that sunrise!
Photo
That sounds like a sleek, no‑frills solution—love the counterweight idea. Just make sure the wire’s tension is enough to keep the camera centered but not so tight it hurts the lens mount. I’ll give it a spin at sunrise and see if it holds up against the canyon breeze. Thanks for the heads‑up!
Clockwork
Glad you’re on board—just tweak the spring tension if the mount feels any strain. Have a great sunrise, and keep me posted on how it fends off that canyon breeze. Good luck!
Photo
The rig’s feeling solid—tweaked the spring just right, and the cable’s keeping the camera centered even when the wind kicks up. I’ll snap a few shots over the cliffs and send you the highlights once I’m back. Catch you later!
Clockwork
Sounds great, I’m eager to see how it looked from that angle. Remember to keep the lens cover on until you’re ready to shoot so you avoid extra weight. Have fun, and catch you later!
Photo
Got it—lens cover locked in, weight checked. Will hit the canyon at first light, snap some shots, and we’ll see if the rig holds up. Catch you later!