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Merlin Camera Stabilizing System - with Arm and Vest, for Small Camcorders
Mfr # • B&H STMAVK

Our Price: $ 2,349.95
Availability: Out of Stock
This Item Includes

Merlin Camera Stabilizing System - with Metal Gimbal

MERLIN-ARMVESTPK Upgrade Kit for Merlin

078-5238-01 Backpack for Steadicam Pilot and Merlin

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1 Year Parts
90 Day Labor Warranty

Required/Recommended Accessories
The item(s) listed below are recommended to enhance the use of the selected item above.

System Extensions


Steadicam
8017900 Docking Bracket - for Merlin Camera Stabilizer

801-7900
B&H# STDBZ

Price: 39.95

Stands & Mounts


Impact
Turtle Base Master Century C Stand - 9.8'

CT40M
B&H# IMLSCT40M

Price: 89.06

On-Location Tools


Focal Press
The Steadicam Operator's Handbook (Paperback)

9780240811659
B&H# FOSOH

Price: 49.95

Underwater & Night Vision


Steadicam
078-5238-01 Backpack for Steadicam Pilot and Merlin

078-5238-01
B&H# STBPSPM

Price: 329.95

Product Information

The Steadicam Merlin with Arm and Vest is a camcorder stabilizing system for small camcorders. This system utilizes a metal gimbal for smooth camera movement. Combined with the arm and vest this system offers full professional support and movement. Merlin was designed by Garrett Brown and outperforms its predecessor the Steadicam Jr.

Features

• Merlin Vest

The 2.6 lbs (1.2 kg) Merlin Vest is light and thin; it can even be worn under a tuxedo jacket. It's designed to fit many human sizes and shapes. It will fit 23 kg eight-year-olds to 150 kg linebackers. The Merlin Vest provides comfort and functionality for extended productions and long continuous shots. All adjustments are 'no-tools', including the right-arm/left-arm changeover.

• Merlin Arm

The Merlin Arm is ultra-light and extremely capable; it's a 7/8 scale version of the Flyer, G-50 and G-70 arms. It provides performance and flexibility including instant, knob-adjustable control of lifting power for camera payloads between 2.5 and 7 lbs. (1.1 to 3.2 kg)

• Upgrade

The Merlin system is four times as smooth as the Steadicam Jr. but, weighs much less. This gives the Merlin a look a smooth as Hollywood Steadicams.

Specifications
Construction
Plastic and Metal
Load Capacity
5 lbs
2.6 kg
Vest
Adjustable Condura
Arm
Metal Arm
Head Assembly/Top Stage
Gimbal with Camera Mount
Quick Release
None
Docking Bracket
Optional Display Stand
Dovetail Plate
N/A
Gimbal
Metal Gimbal
Dynamic Spin
N/A
Post
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Monitor
None
Battery
None
Battery Mount
N/A
Optional Accessories
Display Stand
Weight
Merlin is 12.8 oz without weights