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Tuesday
Nov102009

Do-It-Yourself OWLE Bubo Neck Strap

Last week, HHH reviewed the OWLE Bubo, a new iPhone camera grip. Shortly after, an HHH reader asked if the OWLE came with a neck-strap. I'm guessing that once the Bubo takes off, there will be an abundance of accessories. But until then, I present the “Do-it-yourself, incredibly-easy, down-and-dirty, dirt-cheap OWLE Bubo Neck-strap."

I took a trip to the local hardware store, and picked up a couple 1/4" x 2.5" Eye Bolts. They're a bit long for my taste, but the store was out of the 1/4" x 1" bolts I wanted.

I screwed the bolts into the holes on the top corners of the Bubo.

Then I attached an old luggage strap I found at the bottom of my closet. Naturally, a professional camera strap will give you more flexibility and comfort... but I was aiming for cheap, not snazzy. 

And there you have it. A fully functioning OWLE Bubo Neck-strap for $1.50.  Not too shabby!

You can visit the OWLE Website at www.WantOwle.com, or just click the button below.


Reader Comments (4)

What a great idea!! How cheap can you make a steadi-cam mount for it??

November 10, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterBilly Woody

Billy,

About $25,000. Or, if you're on a budget, under $20.

Best,
Taz

November 11, 2009 | Registered CommenterTaz Goldstein

wow looks alot like mine? hmmmmm ;0)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLGxtb-TWMo&feature=related

February 13, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterFlimgeekTimmy

Filmgeek, your video was posted 8 days after HHH posted this. I'd say yours looks a lot like his. Great minds thinking alike. :)

February 14, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterDr.BlueGun

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