Today I ordered a SpiderBrace 2.  One of the big issues I've had with shooting digital video is that the camera gets so heavy and I start shaking after about 10 minutes of use.  A few weeks ago we shot some video at church for the baptisms and by the time we were done (about 15 minutes) I was pooped.

Anyway, I was at Pier 1 and we had a new product launch showcase on our conference room floor.  One of the camera guys was shooting the newer HD version of my camera and I noticed he had a brace on holding the camera.  I asked him where he got it and what it was.  He told me about spiderbrace.com.  An Austin, TX based small business that created this device. 

It is made of High-Impact PVC and shifts all of the weight of the camcorder to your shoulder.  You can attach a LANC remote for zoom and focus to the handle.  Best of all, it only costs about $65 USD.  I looked at a similar version of this at B&H Photo about a year ago that was almost $600.  What a deal!  I am excited to get this thing and try it out!