Camera stabilizer platform and camcorder therefor
First Claim
1. A combination camcorder and camera stabilizer comprising:
- a platform having a first end connectable to a camera and a second end extending outwardly from the first end to rest on a shoulder of a camera operator;
a handle connectable to the platform having camera controls contained thereon; and
means for transmitting camera control signals from the handle to a signal receiving port on the camera.
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Abstract
A combination camcorder and a stabilizing platform for attachment to the bottom of the camcorder to steady the filming of subjects with the use of fiber optics positioned along the body of the camcorder to transmit remote control infrared signals to an infrared receiving port on the camcorder. The platform includes a two piece bar that is held together with a locking bolt and includes a mounting screw which attaches the camcorder to the top of the platform and also attaches a handle below the platform. A remote control is attached to the handle. The remote control also can be imbedded into the handle so that the infrared signal can go from the handle directly into the fiber optics thus giving the user instant control of the signal, and improve the quality of the picture. The fiber optic fibers are attached along a surface of the camcorder by tape or an adhesive.
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20 Claims
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1. A combination camcorder and camera stabilizer comprising:
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a platform having a first end connectable to a camera and a second end extending outwardly from the first end to rest on a shoulder of a camera operator;
a handle connectable to the platform having camera controls contained thereon; and
means for transmitting camera control signals from the handle to a signal receiving port on the camera. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A combination camcorder and camera platform comprising:
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a shoulder section having a shoulder pad at one end thereof;
a camera section movably attached to the shoulder section for supporting the camcorder;
a handle removably attached to the camera section;
a remote control removably attached to the handle; and
a fiber optic fiber for transmitting control signals from the remote control to a signal receiving port on the video camera. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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- 17. A camcorder comprising a body having an infrared signal receiving port and at least one fiber optic fiber attached to an outer surface of the camcorder extending along the outer surface to the infrared signal receiving port.
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