Steadicam Improvement

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The Steadicam I utilize is a popular Chinese model sold under various brand names, including Roxant, Viltrox, Easttowest, Afunta, and Andoer. It offers excellent stability and minimizes camera vibration during recording, resulting in smooth videos. Although this product is affordable, it is well-constructed and simple to operate, but setting and balancing can be challenging. Horizontal tilt can be easily adjusted by moving the lower arm; inserting a rubber washer between the two parts can be helpful. Front-back tilt adjustment requires partially unscrewing the camera or quick release latch, which can be inconvenient. However, the proposed 3D printed accessory allows for easy and accurate front-back tilt tuning. This device consists of a small weight that slides along the upper arm under the camera and can be locked or unlocked in the desired position.