David Sunderland

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

Hi everyone, Just about to buy either a Glidecam 4000 or a Merlin stedicam for the HVX 200. At the moment my budget will only allow to buy the main part and I will have to buy the shoulder add ons at a later date. Is it just me or do all the test shot videos indicate that the footage is actually smoother at flying with the Glidecam, even if it is harder to set up? Also I've heard a few things about the merlin having parts made out of plastic and parts that will become loose with a camera the size and weight of the HVX 200. Would be very grateful if anyone with experience using either one with the HVX 200 had any information or opinions. Thank you. David

Hi everyone, Just about to buy either a Glidecam 4000 or a Merlin stedicam for the HVX 200. At the moment my budget will only allow to buy the main part and I will have to buy the shoulder add ons at a later date. Is it just me or do all the test shot videos indicate that the footage is actually smoother at flying with the Glidecam, even if it is harder to set up? Also I've heard a few things about the merlin having parts made out of plastic and parts that will become loose with a camera the size and weight of the HVX 200. Would be very grateful if anyone with experience using either one with the HVX 200 had any information or opinions. Thank you. David