DIY Shoulder Mount for HDSLR’s - Lists, Thoughts, and Tips

So the other day I was chatting on Twitter with Christopher Hopper (@find_ch) and he asked me what my thoughts on a DIY shoulder mount for his newly purchased Canon T2i. This reminded me of my own attempt at a DIY shoulder mount a couple months ago. Below is a picture of my end result.

Not too bad for less then $10 in PVC, metal, and a little ingenuity.

From my own experience, heres what I learned. Measure twice, check three times, cut once (twice if needed). The biggest step I didn’t do as well as I should have was check three times. I would quickly “try it on” and then cut. Which wasn’t the best idea. My shoulder mount works, but the spot where I mount my camera isn’t necessarily where I would like it. Below I’ve compiled a list of links to my personal favorites I’ve seen. Post a comment below if you have any you’d like to add to the list.

http://www.cinema5d.com/viewtopic.php?f=75&t=15621

http://www.cinema5d.com/viewtopic.php?f=75&t=14078

http://www.cinema5d.com/viewtopic.php?f=75&t=12777

http://cheesycam.com/?p=782

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KW2DY36eMxo&feature=related

http://www.cinema5d.com/viewtopic.php?f=75&t=10863

http://www.cinema5d.com/viewtopic.php?f=75&t=9820