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The editors liked
Beautifully built
Amazing shots are possible
Can be used with the Steadicam arm and vest for even more flexibility
The editors didn't like
Expensive
Very hard to set up in some circumstances
Takes a lot of time to master
Lots of tweaking needed to get great shots
Most SLR/lens combinations are too heavy to work comfortably on the Merlin2
Beautifully built, amazing shots are possible, can be used with the Steadicam arm and vest for even more flexibility
Expensive, very hard to set up in some circumstances, takes a lot of time to master, lots of tweaking needed to get great shots, most SLR/lens combinations are too heavy to work comfortably on the Merlin2
There is no doubt that the Merlin2 is a great tool for filmmakers. On light cameras, it's easy to hold for extended periods, but pop a 5D MK III on, with a wide-angle lens, and it becomes incredibly heavy. This is certainly a brilliantly constructed pi...
The best lightweight rig on the market for "flying" your HD-DSLR; folds up small and fits in an included traveling case; very comfortable to use.
Optional arm and vest is an expensive upgrade; needs better mounting system.
If you're interested in creating smooth looking HD footage with your DSLR, don't settle for imitations, spend a little extra money and get the excellent Steadicam Merlin. Designed for the on-the-go photographer/cinematographer, this lightweight camera ...
Abstract: David A. Saraceno Tiffens diminutive Steadicam Merlin was a pleasant surprise, both in delivery and performance. The zippered soft case and fitted foam neatly held the device, stainless steel balance weights, dovetail mounting plate, screws, manual, ...
Excellent handheld stabilizer for cameras up to 5 pounds in weight. Beautifully designed and engineered; folds into a usable shoulder brace. Includes quick-release plate for mounting camera. Feather-weight Merlin adds no more than 2.5 pounds to the weight...
Camera and Merlins weight must be supported by the users arms. Cameras at the upper limits of the maximum weight require more practice to balance properly.
The Merlin is the best kind of magic-technology that works so well that it seems magical. This unique stabilizer follows my golden rule: appropriate solutions always take common sense into account. The Merlin is the right size, weight, and price. Its ...
