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Ok, I have to keep adding ‘Roller bearing’ to the description of this DSLR slider. Everyone keeps throwing in names like Igus and GlideTrack, but it’s not the same. Those guys don’t use actual ‘Roller bearings’. I know all about the Igus based sliders, and you can find my version on this blog. My current [...]

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Ok, i’m behind the times and finally all the emails about joining Facebook has convinced me to setup a profile. I’m sure 99% of you are on there already, so you can connect with me here: Cheesycam Facebook Profile

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Yesterday was the holiday so mail wasn’t running. This morning the first few items come in and they are both photography accessories to aid in Macro Photography. Actually i’m interested in testing one of these out as a video option. I’ll keep you guessing for now, and open them up when I have time later [...]

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Posted by Tate Nations found in the comments section of this DIY DSLR Cage Fig Rig Stabilizer article. Wow I must admit, the black camera on red rig, with grey handles looks pretty sweet. Great job on this design Tate! You can find Tate’s Flickr image here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/shockingbird/4911513235/in/photostream/
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Wow, it’s amazing how a simple product from the aisles of a home improvement store can be transformed into so many different things by so many different people. In Video world, this is actually becoming a quite popular little DIY stabilizer and feedback has been great about the stability of the tool. Here’s a couple [...]

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First of all I wanted to thank all the readers that come to this blog, provide feedback, and comment on some of my really Cheesy DIY ideas. So many people have picked up on the things I make, link back to my blog, and even take the time to create videos about their own DIY [...]

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Since the dawn of HD Video DSLR’s there’s been some random and weird stabilizers being made by so many different companies. One thing is for sure, they are out to capitalize and mark up equipment from hundreds to thousands of dollars. Not to say they aren’t functional. In fact many of these new DSLR cages [...]

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Whoa, i’m flattered so many people stop by to read and comment on this blog. Better yet, i’m humbled by those who find time to even leave me a donation. Joel C. was a reader I blogged about earlier who created an awesome DIY version of the Shoulder Rig. Shortly after, Joel dropped a huge [...]

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The Kaanapali Beach Club shot on GoPro HD

The Royal Lahaina Hotel in Kaanapali

Shot on Canon 5D (not Mark II)

First, I just want to apologize to all the readers about the lack of content on this website lately. Secondly, I just wanted to rub it in everyone’s face that i’m in Hawaii enjoying the sunshine and [...]

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Just wanted to give a big thanks to a special reader and huge supporter of Cheesycam.com. A fellow named Ted Frank earlier this week provided this website with a huge huge huge donation, and it’s totally totally appreciated. These donations allow me to review other items and share that information with the community. Hopefully saving [...]

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As some of you might have read, I purchased the GoPro HD Video Camera specifically for underwater use during my vacation (coming in a few weeks). Hopefully i’ll do an underwater review video while i’m out there.
Being the gadget geek that I am, I just realized i’m going to need a better camera case [...]

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Before this video will make any sense, you should know about my DIY BodyPod project found at http://cheesycam.com/?p=93
A BodyPod is not a tripod. It’s basically a cut up monopod that supports the camera by use of a strap attached to the body.
These stick things are used to take a picture of yourself by mounting a [...]

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The above video was shot at night while we were hanging out in Emeryville, Ca waiting to pick someone up from the train station. Two things I want to point out in this video. First off i’m using the BodyPod that I created not too long ago. The camera used in the video is the [...]