Thanks for watching! Already received lots of positive reactions, great. Hey, if you plan of using this DIY yourself let me know what you think ..feel free to tag me here on YT or on Instagram (@kevin.van.diest) 🤜
Just an idea, I’ve not tried it, but rather than bubble wrap, I was thinking it would be better to have something inflatable, so you can let the air out and stow your camera better. Then the idea hit me, one of those inflatable neck travel pillows would be perfect as it would form the dip in the centre you need.
@@TheLDunn1 dude that could indeed work man! But for now I’m very pleased with my solution and I do think that bubble wrap just gives you a bit more flexibility and positioning options than a inflatable pillow👌🏼
@@KathySierraVideo awesome! You’re welcome, always nice to inspire people! Go do it! And let me know how it works out for you. You can tag me here on YT or on Instagram👌🏼😬
@@KevinvanDiest yeah they are excellent bags when travelling light. I mainly use Shimoda backpacks though, as I often take out multiple cameras, lenses, tripods and accessories.
@ no, don’t recall there being a retrospective back pack when I bought my two smaller retrospective shoulder bags. I’ve used camera back packs for years, predominantly Lowepro, until I got the Shimoda’s. I can’t recall why, but I had a need for a smaller shoulder bag, and after a fair bit of research, looking at what was on the market, I settled on the Retrospectives, they are well thought out & well made.
Love this idea! I have a messenger bag from Mono that I’m going to try this with. Even if it’s not quite as effective, it’s worth having another method of stabilization!
Indeed, I'd say just try it out. If it works, like mine, then you could at least try and see if this kind of stabilization works for you before investing in a true saddle bag. Let me know if it works, really curious man!
Hot tip. For a few bucks you can get back pack inserts with the velcro dividers. They work just like the padding. I have an opp shop special messenger bag fitted with one of those and it is sensational.
Thanks, no them for a while ..from the brand Tenba I think. Indeed a nice way of instantly switching between layouts. But for this particular bag (R7) I don't need a layout since I need it empty to fit my camerarig ;)
Funnily, I used my camera sling as a camera saddle instinctively. It seemed so easy to just lay the camera across the top of the sling when in front, and everything became so much smoother. The only problem was moving quickly in narrow environments, but that's an issue with any kind of passive stabilizer like a camera saddle, easyrig or monopod.
yeah narrow locations are difficult, but then again even without any form of stabilization it's difficult since the camera itself needs space and also your preview distance to the monitor. (if my setup it's the camera that sticks out and not the bag)
Thats great an all but who shots at that low angle all the time? I think thats the down side, i havent find myself shooting at that low level, usually uper chest or eye level. Unless you are wirh a wide angle lens, ofher than that your shots are always gona look weird
@@c0d3ckL quite surprised to hear that to be honest…I think it's a very often used height. Furthermore you can adjust the strap (longer or shorter) to change the height ..indeed also eye-level. But he, it’s just a tool that I find very useful and thought of sharing my DIY of it ..but if it isn’t working for you then of course no problem. We all have our preferences of course
"Thats great an all but who shots at that low angle all the time?" Who says it has to be all the time? Or that you can't raise the straps when needed? Eye level though, who uses that? Most video is breast level or below...
Thanks for watching! Already received lots of positive reactions, great. Hey, if you plan of using this DIY yourself let me know what you think ..feel free to tag me here on YT or on Instagram (@kevin.van.diest) 🤜
Just an idea, I’ve not tried it, but rather than bubble wrap, I was thinking it would be better to have something inflatable, so you can let the air out and stow your camera better. Then the idea hit me, one of those inflatable neck travel pillows would be perfect as it would form the dip in the centre you need.
@@TheLDunn1 dude that could indeed work man! But for now I’m very pleased with my solution and I do think that bubble wrap just gives you a bit more flexibility and positioning options than a inflatable pillow👌🏼
Ohhhh we do 'camera stabilisation' in in SIX sizes 🙌🏼 - Thanks, Kevin!
@@ThinkTankPhoto you’re welcome! And not only that…IT’S STILL A REAL BAG!
Great idea, Kevin! Love your video style too 🙌
@@wearetrackclub thank you so much! Great hearing that, really motivates me! I’d say join the fam and subscribe👌🏼 See you next time🎥
Omg I’m going to do this. Thank-you 🙏. I knew I was hoarding bubble wrap for a good reason… 😁
@@KathySierraVideo awesome! You’re welcome, always nice to inspire people! Go do it! And let me know how it works out for you. You can tag me here on YT or on Instagram👌🏼😬
Funny, I have both of those retrospective bags too!
@@TheLDunn1 these are killer right?!
@@KevinvanDiest yeah they are excellent bags when travelling light. I mainly use Shimoda backpacks though, as I often take out multiple cameras, lenses, tripods and accessories.
@ have you already checked out the Retrospective Backpack then? I idee that one when i need to bring more gear.
@ no, don’t recall there being a retrospective back pack when I bought my two smaller retrospective shoulder bags. I’ve used camera back packs for years, predominantly Lowepro, until I got the Shimoda’s. I can’t recall why, but I had a need for a smaller shoulder bag, and after a fair bit of research, looking at what was on the market, I settled on the Retrospectives, they are well thought out & well made.
@ yeah that backpack is THE BEST one imho..if you like the shoulderbags then this one feels right home
Love this idea! I have a messenger bag from Mono that I’m going to try this with. Even if it’s not quite as effective, it’s worth having another method of stabilization!
Indeed, I'd say just try it out. If it works, like mine, then you could at least try and see if this kind of stabilization works for you before investing in a true saddle bag.
Let me know if it works, really curious man!
Hot tip. For a few bucks you can get back pack inserts with the velcro dividers. They work just like the padding. I have an opp shop special messenger bag fitted with one of those and it is sensational.
Thanks, no them for a while ..from the brand Tenba I think. Indeed a nice way of instantly switching between layouts.
But for this particular bag (R7) I don't need a layout since I need it empty to fit my camerarig ;)
@@KevinvanDiest Yeah, I stuff a hunking BM 6K in mine, it is, as you say, mostly empty.
@@inSurfersParadise great minds think alike
Funnily, I used my camera sling as a camera saddle instinctively. It seemed so easy to just lay the camera across the top of the sling when in front, and everything became so much smoother. The only problem was moving quickly in narrow environments, but that's an issue with any kind of passive stabilizer like a camera saddle, easyrig or monopod.
yeah narrow locations are difficult, but then again even without any form of stabilization it's difficult since the camera itself needs space and also your preview distance to the monitor. (if my setup it's the camera that sticks out and not the bag)
Thats great an all but who shots at that low angle all the time? I think thats the down side, i havent find myself shooting at that low level, usually uper chest or eye level. Unless you are wirh a wide angle lens, ofher than that your shots are always gona look weird
@@c0d3ckL quite surprised to hear that to be honest…I think it's a very often used height. Furthermore you can adjust the strap (longer or shorter) to change the height ..indeed also eye-level. But he, it’s just a tool that I find very useful and thought of sharing my DIY of it ..but if it isn’t working for you then of course no problem. We all have our preferences of course
"Thats great an all but who shots at that low angle all the time?" Who says it has to be all the time? Or that you can't raise the straps when needed? Eye level though, who uses that? Most video is breast level or below...
@@foljs5858 I agree, and indeed you can simply shorter the strap and get it eye level. So that's out of the way now ;)