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Steadicam Merlin Stabilizer, Stabilization System for Camcorders up to Five Pounds. "Includes Free Travel Case $119 VALUE " | 
 enlarge | Brand: SteadiCam
Category: Photography
Buy New: $799.95
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 9.8
MPN: MERLIN
Model: MENSE
UPC: 049383998313
EAN: 0049383998313
ASIN: B000F7GCAK
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | DV Compatible | | • | "Folding Caliper" Hinge | | • | Patented 3-axis Gimbal Handle | | • | Lightweight | | • | Weighs less than 12 oz |
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Product Description
Merlin is the new choice for videographers shooting multi-media, events, weddings, industrials and documentaries, student or serious enthusiasts who have been searching for a cost effective camera stabilization solution. Conceived and designed by Garrett Brown, Merlin is crafted of the highest quality materials, utilizing ultra-light, ultra-rigid aluminum alloys and precision stainless steel weights. Balanced on its patented three-axis inter-gimbaled handle, Merlin provides precise control at unprecedented focal lengths, and instantly folds into the most compact shoulder-mode' ever! The ultralight construction greatly reduces fatigue and lets operators make longer, more elegant shots with longer focal lengths than ever imagined using a hand-held stabilizer. With camera attached (Sony Handycam HC-32), the Steadicam Merlin weighs only 35 oz, or less than the weight of other hand-holdable systems without camera or weights attached! In fact, with Sony's HDR FX-1 Hi-Def camcorder aboard, Merlin adds only 2.5 lbs, for a total weight of only 6.5 lbs! Exclusive to Merlin, is its patent pending Folding Caliper hinge. The Folding Caliper easily extends and retracts to balance cameras ranging from 8 ounces to a formidable five pounds, yet automatically seeks the true folded position for storage or shoulder mount use and incredibly, returns to the correct balance point when again opened! Merlin's versatility extends even further, with its universal dov et
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