BODY-MOUNTED STABILISING APPARATUS FOR A CAMERA

摘要

A body-mountable stabilising apparatus for a camera adapted substantially to isolate the camera from unwanted movement caused by any motion of an operator using the apparatus comprising: a balanced camera mounting unit comprising a camera mount (13) connected by an elongate member (10) to a counterbalance means (20) and a first gimbal means (21) adjustably positioned on the elongate member (10) at substantially the centre of gravity and moment of inertia of the balanced camera mounting unit; a suspension arm (8) connected at a fulcrum point (4) to a support member (45) connected to or forming part of a body harness; tensioning means (6) interconnecting a rear end (3) of the suspension arm (8) to the body harness; and a connection means (7) connecting a front end of the suspension arm (8) to the balance camera mounting unit, substantially at its centre of gravity and movement of inertia; and wherein, in use, the balanced camera mounting unit is suspended in a substantially vertical disposition, a camera in the camera mount (13) positioned substantially directly above or beneath the counterbalance means (20) and the weight of the balanced camera mounting means with the camera mounted is transferred to the body of an operator.