Short post on an idea for building a “camera stand”, to avoid shaky photos from the phone.

If you, like me, have slightly shaky hands, taking a good photo from the phone – f.x. for this blog – can be a nightmare. So why not build a “Camera Stand” out of LEGO®?

The pictured stand can handle both vertical and landscape photos, without the supporting structure obstructing the motive.

It is using a “cradle” of 3×5 L-shape liftarms, combined with longer liftarms for support. Vertical liftarms, on each side makes a “ladder” to which the cradle is attached using axles. This allows for putting the phone closer or further away from the motive.

For the inner part of the cradle, away from the motive, the axles are inserted into the cradle itself. For the outer part, towards the motive, the axles can either be inserted into the cradle, or the cradle can simply rest on the axles – the latter alows for better freedom in adjusting the angle of the phone, as you don’t have to match the holes of the ladder and the cradle.

The structure is a bit wobbly, and can definitely be improved, but it does the job, with the top horisontal liftarm attached for stability.