MY DIY MULTI-CONFIGURATION MONOPOD RIG Version 1 December 2014 Version 2 July 2017 Version 1 - Monstrosity Some years ago when I bought my first SJCAM, an SJ4000 WiFi, I was obsessed with making mounts and other accessories DIY style. I presented to a small Facebook group my “Tactical Selfie Stick” and it was an intimidating piece of monstrosity: It had 2 mini powerbanks, a flashlight, a nylon caster acting as a swinging stabilizer, attached to a gooseneck mini-tripod used as a gun grip, a bike cellphone holder, and a cellphone as an external wifi monitor. The whole thing was integrated to a ski-pole-type monopod that had a thin aluminum tripod screwed into its base. It was real cool to look at and hold, but it was heavy and I didn’t really use it. Enter Version 2 - Starshooter SJCAM sent me a camera gun-type grip (along with the SJ6 Legend Air) to test out, and I like it since the handle swings open to transform it to a desktop mini-tripod, plus, it was light. Now I need a reason to bring this, along with the remote, the SJCAM selfie-stick, a light source, and my folding metal tripod. After some tinkering, mixing and matching, I found the perfect combination. Version 2 of my Tactical Monopod Rig was born. Selfie-stick on steroids. Presenting my “StarShooter” rig. A multi-configuration Selfie Stick/Stand/Grip/Stabilizer/Joystick Stand/Stabilizer Mode: (Notice how the remote is triggered by the index finger) Gun Mode: Micro selfie-stick mode. Yeah, I know. Water droplets. It was raining outside, but I wanted natural light for these photos, just pardon the droplets. View attachment 115 Joystick mode: What you need: SJCAM Camera (Obviously) SJCAM Selfie Stick with Remote SJCAM Remote Stick-holder Underwater LED Lamp (Available on Ebay) 1 Male Tripod to action-cam mount adapter SJCAM Portable Mini Tripod, (listed as SJCAM Accessories Handheld Stabilizer Gimbal Stand) (Photo taken from the SJCAMHD webshop) BIG SHOUT OUT TO OUR FRIENDS AT SJCAM USERS PHILIPPINES! WOOT!
