DIY Cable Cam Video

Here’s the footage from our first experiment with a DIY cable cam. The video gives you a glimpse into how we made the device itself and the final footage. It was all filmed on The Beast in the Peak District on a Panasonic GH1. It was a rather overcast day but we did the best we could. If you want more in depth info on how we made the cable cam check our how-to guide. We would love to hear your feedback. Enjoy!

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7 Responses to “DIY Cable Cam Video”

  1. Steve says:
    February 18, 2011 at 7:00 pm

    Pat

    When do we get to see the out takes of you bashing your thumb with a hammer building that thing?

    Excellent works as always H.

    Steve

  2. Clive Nutton says:
    February 20, 2011 at 11:33 am

    Thanks for sharing this. Good to see you working so closely with your local over 60s drop in centre. Nice to see them getting out, though a shame you didn’t get any shots of him shredding The Beast. The young bloke looked a bit timid ;-)

    Great video!

  3. jason rogers says:
    May 3, 2011 at 3:58 pm

    great DIY, but even better execution. Well done.

  4. Joey T says:
    May 6, 2011 at 6:27 am

    What is that black hitch thing that you hooked on the actual rope that was on the tree?? and where would i be able to find one?

  5. Patrick says:
    May 8, 2011 at 11:20 am

    Joey,

    I think you mean the device that is orange on one side and black on the other, if so it a Petzl Protraxion. You can get them off the internet or any good climbing shop. Hope that helps.

    Patrick

  6. Cory says:
    October 24, 2011 at 6:33 pm

    Nice work. I too have made a simple cable cam. I need to take the time to publish my results as you have. Once again it comes down to feeling inspired when I have the time to do it. It always seems like I feel the most creative when I have many other things to do. Inspiring though, your film is. I enjoyed the inclusion of the trip to the hardware store. Again thanks for entertaining me while I am on lunch;)

    -Cory

  7. Hannah says:
    November 19, 2011 at 4:19 pm

    Thanks Cory! Nice to know you enjoyed the video. You should definitely share your own results!

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