STEADICAM - MERLIN 2 STABILIZING SYSTEM
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- Ultra-light, Ultra-compact
- Increases Inertial Stability
- Ergonomic Handle
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STEADICAM - MERLIN 2 STABILIZING SYSTEM
- Ultra-light, Ultra-compact
- Increases Inertial Stability
- Ergonomic Handle
- Secure Gimbal Lock
- The Merlin 2 stabilizer lets you fly wherever the scene takes you - up and down steps, indoors and outside, through crowds - almost anywhere, with precise, elegant control and ease for memorable, professional "you are there" footage
- Its quick-release mount lets you instantly swap camera connections between your stabilizer and any tripod
- The design of the Merlin 2 stabilizer significantly reduces fatigue for longer, more elegant shots
- The rigidity of its construction permits longer focal lengths than you have ever imagined
- Merlin 2 stabilizer system offers everyone from the video enthusiast to the professional shooter an ultra-smooth, elegant hand-held camera stabilizer system with unparalleled performance and precision and a host of better than ever features
- Merlin stabilizer's unique dual extended weight system greatly increases inertial stability
- Its counterbalancing weight supports a wide range of DSLR, compact and professional camcorders, point-and-shoot cameras and other video-capture device models weighing from 0.5 to 5 lbs. (0.23 to 2.2 kg)
- The Merlin 2 offers a more precise Folding-Caliper hinge to assure you have the only hand-held unit that folds but needs no readjustment when reopened
- It is designed to be more rigid and robust through efficient tolerances and materials, allowing for easy folding for travel and storage
- The intuitive spring-loaded spar lock instantly folds up and magically disappears up alongside the camera, perfect for shoulder-mounted shooting. And just as quickly, returns precisely for hand-held camera work
- Features include:
- The robust stage design features a rigid camera plate, multi-angle viewable level, and larger easily adjustable knobs for secure camera mounting and ease of use
- A secure gimbal lock allows for precise tuning
- The lens platform adjusts to various heights and angles to help support longer lenses and camera bodies
- The ergonomic handle affords a comfortable grip for hours without undue fatigue for either right or left handed users
- All parts are stainless steel, aluminum or brass for corrosion resistance
- Dovetail plate and gimbal are retrofittable with original Steadicam Merlin
- Top dovetail plate has been designed to clear battery doors on most DSLR cameras
- Secure metal interconnect to Merlin arm post
- Sleek black and stainless steel styling
- With a compact camcorder, balanced and ready to shoot, the Merlin 2 stabilizer weighs only about two pounds!
- Specifications:
- Weight: 1.4lbs (0.64kg) (without balance weights)
- Camera Weight Capacity *: 0.5 to 5.0lb (0.23 ? 2.27kg); 7.5lbs max. (3.4kg) with OPTIONAL Merlin Arm & Vest Accessory
- Maximum Height Folded: 5.3 in. (13.5cm)
- Minimum Height Open: 8 in. (20.3cm)
- Maximum Height Open: 15.3 in. (38.7cm)
- Case Size (W x H x D): 13.4 x 9.9 x 4.9 in. (34.0 x 25.2L x 12.5cm)
- * Note that Camera Weight Capacity is dependent on camera CG position
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