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Development of a waterproof stabilized camera rig for use on jet skis
21 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- A specialized steadicam-style stabilization rig was built for operation on water vessels during the 2006 Commonwealth Games.
- Prototype construction involved sourcing and modifying older second-hand stabilization arms, including experimentation with various water-resistant bearing types.
- Early bearing designs caused excessive friction that severely limited arm mobility, but alternative bearing solutions were eventually identified that functioned adequately.
- The operator was secured to the watercraft using a support structure mounted between the legs.
- Monitors used on water rigs may need to be ruggedized models suitable for high brightness outdoor viewing conditions.
Depends on
- This was a prototype build with limited operational history documented.
- Technical specifications and performance metrics for the final design were not detailed in the discussion.
- The bearing solution that worked is mentioned but not specifically identified by name or type.
- Success of the system during actual Commonwealth Games use is not confirmed in the thread.
- Monitor selection details remain uncertain based on visual appearance alone.