| 摘要 |
<p>The invention relates to a support (2) for supporting an optical instrument, more particularly a camcorder (30), during use. The device is substantially U-shaped, and has side limbs (4, 6) which rest on the user's shoulders during use. One side limb (4) is longer than the other, and the longer side limb carries a grip member (24) and means (18, 20) for supporting the optical instrument. The position of the optical instrument on the device can be adjusted. The cross-limb (8) rests behind the user's neck, and carries means (26, 28) for counterbalancing the weight of the optical instrument. These means may be a counterweight (28), or a strap connecting the device to the user's belt or waistband. Rotatable joints may be provided in the device, allowing it to be transformed into a monopod.</p> |
