Name: Steadicam Merlin Arm & Vest for Merlin Advanced Hand Held Stabilizer System
Brand: Steadicam
SKU: VDSCAVM
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.5 (2 reviews)

Steadicam Merlin Arm &amp; Vest for Merlin Advanced Hand Held Stabilizer System

Steadicam Arm

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Steadicam Merlin Arm and Vest for Merlin Advanced

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Steadicam Arm 

Buy: Steadicam Merlin Arm &amp; Vest for Merlin Advanced Hand Held Stabilizer System

Shooting with the lightweight Panasonic GH2, I was looking for an arm and vest to allow for extended use of my Glidecam HD-1000 stabilizer. Having looked at other (actually more expensive and less well-made) products from various manufacturers, I finally settled on SteadiCam's Merlin Arm & Vest.

Although the Glidecam HD-1000 does not fit the Merlin Arm per sé, I prefer it to the Merlin stabilizer as it can be used in "low mode" if needed. However, there are videos on youtube that show how the Merlin Arm can be adapted for use with the Glidecam HD-1000. The procedure is quite simple and the material needed for the adaptation costs less than 10 USD.

The Merlin Arm & Vest's workmanship is excellent, the product is well thought-out and easy to use without additional help from other persons. Operating is very smooth, and adjustments can be done easily (no tools necessary!) and within a good range.

For my uses, the Glidecam HD-1000 and the (adapted) Merlin Arm & Vest are a perfect match!

The only thing I would like to see is a little lower price, but then again one really gets a product of professional build quality which, compared to the other products I've tested, is worth every cent.

Well Thought-out, Excellent Workmanship

The product works great; after you figure out the directions.  You are paying to much for the name;

Steadicam Merlin Arm &amp; Vest for Merlin Advanced Hand Held Stabilizer System

Steadicam Merlin Arm & Vest for Merlin Advanced Hand Held Stabilizer System