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[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
"The Merlin actually works, even with the Sony HVR-V1U which is right at the top of the Merlin weight limit. Although it requires absolutely meticulous adjustment, the instructions (including DVD) are adequate. The included carrying case allows you to store and carry the Merlin, folded up, with the camera attached. An included mounting plate lets you move the camera from Merlin to pan/tilt head readily, but ..." Read Full Review »
May 21, 2008 by skip
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"I use this for CanonEos5Dmark2. Although, it should be in the work range of weight for this product, it takes a long time to get right, is much more difficult to use than I expected. As a matter of a fact, I cannot aim precisely where I want it to. It goes unexpected way. Maybe a lot of practice is required. I cannot really recommend this...." Read Full Review »
Jul 11, 2009 by TAK
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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
SteadiCam 'DEMO' Merlin Camera Stabilizing System - with Metal Gimbal Review
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"I bought this Steadicam Merlin for stabilizing just about any shot I need. Before I was always trying to walk "smoother" or "glidewalk", and after trying that for years, I realized it is just not possible for humans. With the Merlin I can get the shots I want while walking, running, jumping, and ev …" Read Full Review »
SteadiCam 'DEMO' Merlin Camera Stabilizing System - with Metal Gimbal Review
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"Amazing piece of kit. A bit expensive but like everything in the video world, you get what you pay for. Build quality is top notch. Purchased for my Canon XH-A1 and my Canon HV-30. Pretty much the extremese as far as cameras go for the Merlin. The XH-A1 is at the heavy end (right at the 5 pound l …" Read Full Review »
[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
SteadiCam 'DEMO' Merlin Camera Stabilizing System - with Metal Gimbal Review
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"The Merlin actually works, even with the Sony HVR-V1U which is right at the top of the Merlin weight limit. Although it requires absolutely meticulous adjustment, the instructions (including DVD) are adequate. The included carrying case allows you to store and carry the Merlin, folded up, with the …" Read Full Review »
[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
SteadiCam 'DEMO' Merlin Camera Stabilizing System - with Metal Gimbal Review
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"Used for Real Estate Videos, Independant Film production, Weddings.
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Extremely well engineered and crafted. Once you get the hang of it, it works beautifully, although be warned, there is a serious learning curve. Don't expect to 'fly' it perfectly right out of the box. Sit down and take
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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
SteadiCam 'DEMO' Merlin Camera Stabilizing System - with Metal Gimbal Review
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"We bought the merlin to add a bit more polish to our video productions and have been seriously impressed with the difference it will make vs. handheld.
The difficult part is getting it all balanced so it can help in taking amazing footage, but after you spend half a day pulling your hair out goin
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