camcorder tripod

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does anyone have any ideas on building a camcorder tripod?
Reply:yeah wal mart sells them!    NickoliIf I can't fix it, Its probably not broke.... Yeah Right!~ Damn I let out the factory installed smoke again ! ~
Reply:I'd have to say yeah..They are relativly cheap to buy.....zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:That was my first thought when I read your post.So, what does your tripod need to do, such that a regular one won't work?John-----------------------------------|Craftsman 230/140 amp AC/DC BuzzboxSynchrowave 250
Reply:Following on the above:I helped a buddy build one (actually for a telescope) back when they weren't cheap, and it was a lot like hard work. I think you'll struggle to build one "worth the money" unless you are looking to make something equivalent to the ultra top-end, and are willing to put in the hours.If it's to do something out of the ordinary, I'd be tempted to buy a cheap one (or scrounge up one that's on the way to the dump) and adapt it - low cost development strategy!M
Reply:I'm with the others. I'm a photographer by trade so I naturaly own way too many tripods. Weight is your biggest issue, the legs have to fit tightly together so that they slide well, but still lock when you need them too. I beleive that most tri-pods on the market use custom tubing to make the tolerences correct, you could use some off-the-shelf stock, but may end up having to use something too thick and then you'll end up with a 30 pound tri-pod. Besides the big expense is the head, not the legs.I make plenty of custom mounts so I can stick a camera in new and different places but luckily I don't have to lug them around. My most recent one was out of 3/8" plate to hold a camera dead still for shooting long exposures of the night sky and multi-day time lapse movies.