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March 12th, 2012, 01:13 PM
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Learning to fly......the Merlin
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March 12th, 2012, 04:47 PM
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Re: Learning to fly......the Merlin
Hope my idol Charles pops up to give me suggestions
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March 12th, 2012, 07:27 PM
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Re: Learning to fly......the Merlin
great stuff.... what camera are you using ?
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March 13th, 2012, 02:53 AM
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Re: Learning to fly......the Merlin
550d and d5100
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March 13th, 2012, 12:44 PM
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Re: Learning to fly......the Merlin
hey Marcus, slow down a little, and you're a bit bottom heavy
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March 13th, 2012, 02:25 PM
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Re: Learning to fly......the Merlin
Buba i m learning so your suggestion are highly appreciated!
So u suggest to: - don t run and slow down a little - bottom heavy, so i should turn a gimbal in clockwise side? What exactly affect this? Many thanks |
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March 13th, 2012, 04:21 PM
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Re: Learning to fly......the Merlin
Nice! Great location as well.
I dd a similar test a while ago with the Merlin and my 7D. In the video I listed the settings I used on the Merlin. I know its not an exact match to your setup but it might give you some ideas. I'm still getting used to flyng it myself.
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March 14th, 2012, 05:12 AM
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Re: Learning to fly......the Merlin
Nice! I liked it on vimeo
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March 15th, 2012, 06:22 AM
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Re: Learning to fly......the Merlin
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March 17th, 2012, 02:05 PM
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Re: Learning to fly......the Merlin
Guys many Thx to your precious suggestion....
I ll try to shoot a video framing the Merlin with the camera on and i ll show you the drop time test.... I m sure i m doing something wrong over there.... Is it ok for u? |
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March 17th, 2012, 02:19 PM
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Re: Learning to fly......the Merlin
Hi Marcus: sadly, I'm a bit of a hack with the Merlin, as are many big-rig operators. It's so damn delicate! Kind of like: a real helicopter pilot won't automatically be a good RC helicopter pilot, ya know?
Your video wasn't accessible so I can't give any notes, but I always recommend fliers of any kind of gimballed stabilizer to buy the Steadicam Operator's Handbook, because most of the techniques therein are applicable to any rig. It's a long process to get it down. Patience is key. As Buba says, move slowly and get a feel for the delicacy first. Put a tape cross on the wall and walk towards it slowly, then back away. Far more enlightening that following human beings.
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March 17th, 2012, 04:11 PM
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Re: Learning to fly......the Merlin
Hola Charles aka the michael Jordan of the steadicam,
Thx for taking time to help me! First steps with a small steadicam like the Merlin and i want to learn the basics.... Unfortunately i can t afford a workshop in this bad period.... But i ll buy the book 4 sure! Just checked the video on vimeo and plays fine ! |
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