I recently purchased this item from Cameta Auctions ( Cameta Camera ) on eBay and it is a terrific item fro stabilizing the camera. It is called a Steady Stock.

http://www.agonic.com/

Works great on the DSLR now I am going to use it on my video camera. I am a big guy and the sling is long enough to go over my head, around my neck, put my arm through it and have the camera hanging comfortably at my side. This is a great tool and Cameta is a great seller!

http://www.cameta.com/