Handy and Cheap DIY Tripods

In the free time I encountered, I finally had the chance to make some DIY tripods that I’ve been wanting to make for a while. They are handy, easy to make, and the materials needed are both cheap and easy to find at your hardware store.

The first one is a DIY version of the bottle cap tripod that is a bit more sturdy. The instructions can be found here, but I didn’t have them with me, so I just brought my camera and measured which screw I needed. All you really need is your camera to figure out the screw (or look in the instructions), a bolt (something I find handy), and a plastic bottle and its cap. The finished product is something small, yet useful that allows you to have a steady shot where ever you go (if there is a ledge or table).

The next tripod is one that relies more on science, and a science that involves tension to keep the camera steady. You can find the instructions here on Instructables (which has many DIY things that you may find handy), and also has the materials. Again, I didn’t have the materials with me, so I just bought the same size screw with a loop on the bottom, a nut, and a ball of thick string. Basically, you tie the two ends of the string to the loop, and step on the bottom, so you can have the camera eye level and still have a steady shot. It’s not as steady as a real tripod, but it’s also easy to make (even easier), and you can hold it in your pocket until you need.

I hope these help with whatever photography ventures you might find yourself in, as they have helped me. If you have used one of these tripods or have done something like it, sound off in the comments.