Patent ID: 6808324
Filing Date: 2004-10-26
Classification: G03B

Abstract:
An image stabilization system for use with a camera by a camera operator, said system comprising:a body member having top and bottom ends, the top end containing a top portion and the bottom end containing a bottom portion; an extendable monopod having first and second ends; the first end of the monopod being attached to the bottom portion of the body member; a camera mounting plate, the mounting plate being secured to the body member; a handle member, the handle member being secured to the body member; and balancing weights secured to at least one of the body member and the monopod and adjustable on the at least one body member and monopod so that when a camera is mounted on the mounting plate and the system is held by the handle member by the camera operator, the camera stays in a stable position during use of the camera.