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Barry Hunt · December 2nd, 2012, 03:32 PM

hi there
just looking for peoples thoughts on using a merlin steadicam with xf100; I am shooting a doc at the minute where there is little in the way of static interview. lots of walking and talking. I was just wondering if a merlin might be what I need ; the only thing is I will have a shogun mic, long life battery and a radio mic on board also. What do you guys think ; will i still be able to reap the benefits of the steadicam. I would like to hear anyones experiences
regards
Barry

Sam Tansey · December 3rd, 2012, 06:24 AM

If you want to film for more than a couple of minutes at a time without taking a rest you will need a vest as well. Have a look at blackbird as well, reports are it is easier to balance. I just got one and after a couple of days of intermittent practice Im starting to get some shots Im really happy with.

December 2nd, 2012, 03:32 PM	#1
Barry Hunt Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 137	xf100 with merlin steadicam hi there just looking for peoples thoughts on using a merlin steadicam with xf100; I am shooting a doc at the minute where there is little in the way of static interview. lots of walking and talking. I was just wondering if a merlin might be what I need ; the only thing is I will have a shogun mic, long life battery and a radio mic on board also. What do you guys think ; will i still be able to reap the benefits of the steadicam. I would like to hear anyones experiences regards Barry

December 3rd, 2012, 06:24 AM	#2
Sam Tansey Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 59	Re: xf100 with merlin steadicam If you want to film for more than a couple of minutes at a time without taking a rest you will need a vest as well. Have a look at blackbird as well, reports are it is easier to balance. I just got one and after a couple of days of intermittent practice Im starting to get some shots Im really happy with.