摄影_DIY Tripod with bottle

Master parts list:

• 1 1/4-inch Stainless steel washer
• 1 1/4-20x1 1/2-inch stainless steel pan head machine screw
• 1 1/4-20 Bar Knob
• 1 1/4-20 stainless steel lock nut
• 1 lid from a 20oz bottle

Tools required:

• Drill with 1/4-inch bit
• Screwdriver
• Wrench

Step 1: Drill a hole in the center of the bottle cap using a 1/4-inch drill bit.








Step 2: Insert the washer in the bottle cap. This helps stabilize and strengthen the bottle cap.








Step 3: Turn the nut on the machine screw until it's tightened flat against the screw head.









Step 4: Insert the screw in the bottle cap. Tighten until the top of the nut is snug against the washer.









Step 5: Twist the bar knob on the screw until it's flush against the top of the bottle cap.

Step 6: Connect your DIY tripod to the base of the camera, then screw the cap down on the bottle. The bottle should contain some amount of liquid to counterbalance the weight of the camera. For additional stability, place a second washer between the bar knob and the camera.

The great thing about the bottle cap tripod is it easily fits in a pocket of your camera pouch (or in your pocket) and is compatible with virtually any 20oz bottle from any manufacturer. For larger cameras, a 2 Liter bottle may provide more effective counter balance.