Jaybilizer 3000 DIY Parts and Tutorials
What is the Jaybilizer 3000?
The Jaybilizer 3000 is the DIY open source version of the Jaybilizer camera stabilizer.
The Jaybilizer 3000 started out as a DIY Merlin-type Steadicam project. I wanted something that was better than the “barbell on a stick” type of camera stabilizer but not as expensive as a Stedicam Merlin or even a Glide-Cam 1000. I assembled a couple prototypes, dubbed the JayCam Mk1 and the JayCam Mk2 before coming up with the final design which I am calling the Jaybilzer 3000. You can assemble and modify your own rig to work with your camera. I’ve posted the DIY parts list here: Jaybilizer 3000 Parts list PDF and the “How to assemble a Jaybilizer 3000″ video below.
- Inexpensive
- Steel ball gimbal
- heavy duty steel and aluminum construction
- Open Source
- Comfort grip
- Can be configured to shoot inverted
- Easy side balance adjustment
- Works with a wide variety of camcorders
- Quick release camera plate
- Supports cameras up to 3 LBs
By assembling the stabilizer by yourself, it will only cost you about $110 for parts, hardware and paint. Saving you hundreds of dollars over other equivalent camera stabilizers, and you will have the satisfaction of having built it yourself.
You can assemble your own stabilizer by using the Manfrotto 3273 quick release adapter and the custom bridge plate ( which I demonstrate in the DIY video) or by use the Vangaurd PQ-46 rather than the Manfrotto 3273 quick release plate, and you no longer need the Jaybilizer 3000 bridge plate when assembling your own Jaybilizer 3000.
Vanguard PQ-46 Quick Release Plate Adapter *New Product!*
The Vangaurd PQ-46 is a quick release plate adapter with 1/4″ and 3/8″ camera screw and a camcorder pin.
Features:
- 6″ quick-release plate
- 1/4-20 and 3/8-16 camera fixing screws
- dual spirit levels
- Slide adjusting knob and lock
By using the Vangaurd PQ-46 rather than the Manfrotto 3273 quick release plate you no longer need the Jaybilizer 3000 bridge plate when assembling your own Jaybilizer 3000.
This is the same plate that is used to make the Jaybilizer HDSLR.
USA domestic
$25 + $7.50 USPS Parcel Post shipping and handling
Priority and Express shipping available during check-out
International (Most Countries)
$25 + $25 Priority International shipping and handling
Global Express shipping available during check-out
PLEASE NOTE, THE JAYBILZER 3000 BRIDGEPLATE IS A DISCONTINUED ITEM. PLEASE ORDER THE QUICK RELEASE PLATE ABOVE.
*** Please Note, if you use the Vanguard PQ-46, you do not need this plate.***