Merlin Part MIA

Lloyd Ubshura · March 30th, 2010, 12:44 PM

I have lost the smallest part on my Merlin. It is the screw/peg that goes into the small holes on the blue baseplate. Not the 1/4 screw that screws into the camera, but the one that goes in right next to it--that's probably 1/8" without threads that helps keep the plate from moving around.

Anyone know what this is called and where I could possibly get another one? No answer at Tiffen for a week. The part MIGHT cost $0.01. :)

Tom Wills · March 31st, 2010, 12:25 AM

I'm guessing this is what you're looking for? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/422583-REG/Steadicam_801_7435_8017435_Replacement_Locating_Pin.html
And, sadly, while I wish parts like that cost $.01, welcome to the world of low-production, high end equipment. You get what you pay for though!

March 30th, 2010, 12:44 PM	#1
Lloyd Ubshura Major Player Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 204	Merlin Part MIA - Help! I have lost the smallest part on my Merlin. It is the screw/peg that goes into the small holes on the blue baseplate. Not the 1/4 screw that screws into the camera, but the one that goes in right next to it--that's probably 1/8" without threads that helps keep the plate from moving around. Anyone know what this is called and where I could possibly get another one? No answer at Tiffen for a week. The part MIGHT cost $0.01. :)

March 31st, 2010, 12:25 AM	#2
Tom Wills Major Player Join Date: May 2005 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 326	I'm guessing this is what you're looking for? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/422583-REG/Steadicam_801_7435_8017435_Replacement_Locating_Pin.html And, sadly, while I wish parts like that cost $.01, welcome to the world of low-production, high end equipment. You get what you pay for though!