Garrett Brown Steadicam Merlin Drop Time

Garrett Brown Steadicam Merlin Drop Time

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[dabigjokeoftheday]

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

[DevesterOner]

Notice two diffrent cam's.

[HelloNewYorkCity]

@dabigjokeoftheday i think the cost comes from the super miniature bearings that can withstand a heavy load for their size that are inside the gimbal. also the extremely stiff aluminum, and the precise mechanisms it has. no small imperfections.

except for that handle, which feels pretty dense, but poorly made.

[defnyung]

There is not a 'perfect' stabilizer.  Each system is difficult and it takes time to learn to balance and use them. My only complaint with this Merlin is the price. Other systems that cost half or less of a Merlin can perform very well.

[dicksonaaron]

so the merlin 900 and the camera you using is 200...koo

[MTpoolVision]

You know I've been using the Cam Caddie Scorpion for a year or so and have been watching the videos taken with the Merlin and the quality is pretty damn similar except that I only payed $38.

[cartic]

I just hate it when I see a puny little camcorder on the merlin

[eddiecainirvin]

@dabigjokeoftheday truth although it really is a great system if you learn how to use it

[sciupafem]

ca i use this steadycam for a Nikon D7000?...and what 's the name of this steadycam?

[mjkobb]

@tonangimedia Too late for you, but perhaps somebody else will benefit -- depending on your lens, your camera may have been too front-heavy on the Merlin, or just plain too heavy. If it was too front-heavy, you may have needed an adapter for the sled so that your camera's center of gravity could be placed over the gimbal.