Amazing! thanks for your responses.
PKent, thanks for the article really enjoyed it. I should probably admit that its not a steadicam I'm shooting with but rather a home built flying camera support of the monopod/ball-head/counterweight design.
Axel, the DIY looks like the one for me, using the exact same camera and lens too. I think I'll do some research at the modelling shop as you suggest. This would be great for run and gun music sessions for my site http://www.galapagospresents.com/
Now for that eyepiece! maybe it's a use for Google Glass!