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Mounting a Segway for steadicam use in Europe
15 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Building a custom hardmount for a Segway costs significantly less than purchasing a pre-made steadicam Segway setup.
- A standard Segway can be modified with a hardmount to serve as a steadicam platform.
Depends on
- The discussion does not specify which European retailers stock Segways or provide detailed hardmount construction guidance.
- The patent and licensing considerations mentioned are unclear without additional context.
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