Steadicam Merlin Body Positions

Body Position instructions for the Steadicam Merlin. For more information on the Steadicam Merlin visit www.Steadicam.com or visit www.garrettcam.com. Designed by Garrett Brown, the inventor of the original Steadicam Jr, the Merlin is the next generation hand held Steadicam system.

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[sidney765]

i like it doggy style

[dabigjokeoftheday]

800 bucks and it comes with a plastic piece of crap handle..what a joke

[ObjectiveVision]

$38 and you get a Cam Caddie that will get you easily comparable results and you can attach lights/mics/ and a monitor if need be. I guess you could say I'm an enthusiast.

[mcinks]

For $800 google mini dv stabilizer first.

[mjkobb]

@beerborn "Truth comes out?" Hardly a secret.

A skilled operator can operate a Merlin one-handed. Beginners will almost certainly use two hands in order to control pan and tilt. How do you get to be skilled? Practice.

If you're getting a pendulum effect, the Merlin is too bottom heavy.

Arm tiredness depends on the camera and (again) practice. There is a vest and arm available for the Merlin, or you can use one of the larger vest products for heavier cameras or long shoots.

[mjkobb]

@wastedlives Too bad you didn't stick with it long enough to learn how to use it. I get great results from mine.

[phyrexianslug]

@beerborn Oh yeah, that's the best advice for film makers. might as well just tell photographers all to just buy primes and tell your subjects to move around.

As far as steadycam's go: the Merlin is pretty awesome. little overpriced, but well worth it for the ease of use/result.

[wastedlives]

The Merlin is junk- sold mine in a week after purchasing it. Don't waste your money.

[WMDFoxhound]

@dabigjokeoftheday How many fucking videos are you going to post this on, fucking troll.

[beerborn]

The truth comes out. You must use both hands to keep the camera steady. If you don't, this is what happens:

1. The camera will start to rotate when your walking. You don't want that.

2. A pendulum effect will accur which would give your video a swinging effect.

Your arms will really get tired from the weight of your camera and the counter weights on Merlins.

Conclusion: Not worth the $800 - $900.

Get a Monopod to keep camera stationary and avoid walking as much.

[ERICINMYPOCKET]

i love it guys alsome im going to try these right now

[claudioagmfilho]

wow