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Old October 26th, 2006, 03:18 PM   #1
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anyone seen or got the Merlin travelbag

I understand it is designed to carry the Merlin fully opened with camera on it over your shoulder.

Is it any good?

p.s. hope so as just bought one from B and H photo video!
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Old October 26th, 2006, 06:34 PM   #2
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Close Phil,
You have to fold the Merlin to drop it in the bag - though as you mentioned, it fits nicly with a (most) camera(s) attached. It designed to fit the FX1, so anythign smaller will go fine. One quick unfolding move and you are ready to fly right out of the bag.

It's a very handy bag for carrying the righ and other stuff (tapes, batteries, etc..). Basicaly think of it as a fully featured camera bag, that has a built in space for the Merlin at the bottom.

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Old October 26th, 2006, 07:33 PM   #3
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I wonder if the new Canon A1 would fit it.
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Old October 27th, 2006, 02:01 AM   #4
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Thanks Mikko,

It still sounds very useful.
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Old October 27th, 2006, 12:08 PM   #5
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I wonder if the new Canon A1 would fit it.
It should.

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Old October 31st, 2006, 05:32 AM   #6
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it's very nice. I can keep my A1e mounted on it (merlin folded over) ready to go whilst using my Z1 as the main camera. It is going to save loads of time!
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