Steadicam Merlin preset settings for the HM100 at DVinfo.net

Kajito Nagib · September 12th, 2009, 10:47 AM

If anyone is using the Steadicam Merlin with the HM100 can you share your preset settings? It's not listed on the online cookbook.

Randy Durham · October 24th, 2009, 10:34 PM

I found this Youtube demonstration and their settings got me very close. I'm still tweaking but definitely usable now.

YouTube - HM100U and Steadicam Merlin Settings

Kajito Nagib · October 27th, 2009, 11:28 AM

After cursing at the Merlin for a few days i finally figured it out but thank anyway.
You can actually get away with using less mids i use 1 start 1 mid and 1 finish.
The presentation uses 3 mids which is a bit heavy for me.
For the center arm I use 1 mid 1 finish.

Randy Durham · October 27th, 2009, 12:51 PM

Thank you for the follow up Kaj. I will give that a try. Less weight would be nice. :) I'm looking forward to actually getting some footage with the Merlin. Getting it setup has been frustrating for me too. :)

Kajito Nagib · October 27th, 2009, 01:56 PM

it becomes second nature after a while keep at it.
just checked out your website very nice work you do.

Andrew Turk · July 31st, 2010, 11:59 AM

Hi Guys

can you please type out your settings for me as I have tried everything, and Im getting nowhere fast

thanks a lot for your help...

Always seems to flop over (top heavy)

Andrew

Andrew Turk · September 2nd, 2010, 08:04 PM

Hey all,

ok took it back as its a pain in the butt!

I couldnt handle the small but annoying bobbing motion... it was VERY minor, but it bothered me.

I also think the Merlin is 100% useless in the outdoors. wind = unusable.

Randy Durham · September 2nd, 2010, 08:52 PM

I still haven't balanced either my JVC HM100 or my Canon 5D. I've worked on it a couple of times but just haven't had the time to make it happen. So the Merlin sits on the shelf for now.

September 12th, 2009, 10:47 AM	#1
Kajito Nagib Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 432	Steadicam Merlin preset settings for the HM100 If anyone is using the Steadicam Merlin with the HM100 can you share your preset settings? It's not listed on the online cookbook. __________________ -kAj http://www.sweetproductionmedia.com/

October 24th, 2009, 10:34 PM	#2
Randy Durham Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 50	I found this Youtube demonstration and their settings got me very close. I'm still tweaking but definitely usable now. YouTube - HM100U and Steadicam Merlin Settings __________________ http://www.CredencePictures.com

October 27th, 2009, 11:28 AM	#3
Kajito Nagib Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 432	After cursing at the Merlin for a few days i finally figured it out but thank anyway. You can actually get away with using less mids i use 1 start 1 mid and 1 finish. The presentation uses 3 mids which is a bit heavy for me. For the center arm I use 1 mid 1 finish. __________________ -kAj http://www.sweetproductionmedia.com/

October 27th, 2009, 12:51 PM	#4
Randy Durham Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 50	Thank you for the follow up Kaj. I will give that a try. Less weight would be nice. :) I'm looking forward to actually getting some footage with the Merlin. Getting it setup has been frustrating for me too. :) __________________ http://www.CredencePictures.com

October 27th, 2009, 01:56 PM	#5
Kajito Nagib Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 432	it becomes second nature after a while keep at it. just checked out your website very nice work you do. __________________ -kAj http://www.sweetproductionmedia.com/

July 31st, 2010, 11:59 AM	#6
Andrew Turk New Boot Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 23	settings Hi Guys can you please type out your settings for me as I have tried everything, and Im getting nowhere fast thanks a lot for your help... Always seems to flop over (top heavy) Andrew

September 2nd, 2010, 08:04 PM	#7
Andrew Turk New Boot Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 23	almost perfect Hey all, ok took it back as its a pain in the butt! I couldnt handle the small but annoying bobbing motion... it was VERY minor, but it bothered me. I also think the Merlin is 100% useless in the outdoors. wind = unusable.

September 2nd, 2010, 08:52 PM	#8
Randy Durham Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 50	I still haven't balanced either my JVC HM100 or my Canon 5D. I've worked on it a couple of times but just haven't had the time to make it happen. So the Merlin sits on the shelf for now. __________________ http://www.CredencePictures.com