Today's boot sale bargain...

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...Was one of these for £7, in very good condition.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Polaroid-Video-Stabilizer-Support-System-x/dp/B005MRXPE4

Tried it and I think it works pretty well with a long lens. I'll give it a while to see if it's actually useful, if not it can go on Ebay.