Thank you for your replies.
Sorry can't get to the phone, but I have a few more questions about the Merlin and would be grateful for any replies.
* Are you able to shoot from above on a 90 degree angle?
* Where can I purchase it in the UK for a good price? On the steadicam.com website it costs $849 which means in the UK it should be approx £430, but it seems much more expensive everwhere I look.
Finally, either way I am going to purchase the Merlin with a view to get the arm and vest at a later date.
Thank you
David