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You are right, the triaining DVD is indeed very helpful. I have to watch it a few times to get better understanding. However, they never mention about when to mount wait in the front joint.
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Join Date: May 2008
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Re: Steadcam Merlin + T2i = ?
sorry to revived this thread...
but i was wondering....do you balance you cam on the merlin with some lights on top? I do..because during the day i mostly don't need it..only sometimes..but as the weddings day goes on...it gets dark and I want to use it for the reception..first dance and stuff... so, is everyone doing it like this? checking... thanks
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Re: Steadcam Merlin + T2i = ?
For those of you who DIY. This guy seems to have made a good one.
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Re: Steadcam Merlin + T2i = ?
Osmany, I recommend getting your Merlin set up with the light on top. You need a setup that will work in most of the situations you will encounter. For me it takes too long to redo a special setup for each occasion. I think most situations benefit from a light, you never know when you will need one. I remember taping kids outside in the daylight and all of a sudden I found myself following them inside of a tent, where I needed a light! With a light on top, it's top heavy of course, I have the spars spread out the max distance, one finish weight on the front and the rest of the weights in the basic Merlin kit on the bottom. I think I use the M hole on the dovetail plate. I have a battery grip installed too, and the little Sennheiser shotgun mic. I have no sway after fine tuning the threaded Z fitting.
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Re: totally different
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Join Date: Feb 2008
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Re: Steadcam Merlin + T2i = ?
Hi folks... I really can't balance my T2i with 15mm 2.8 lens, using my merlin, I could not find it on cookbook. Does anyone have the recipe for it ?
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Join Date: Jul 2010
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Re: Steadcam Merlin + T2i = ?
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I learned the book and DVD well enough to be able to recall it instantly as I was using the device. (A remnant of my surgery training.) Among the other things it discusses is how to balance a camera without a recipe. In other words, HOW TO BALANCE A CAMERA! I think the recipes might help Tiffen sell a few units, but I'd wish they'd get rid of the recipe book and make a short field guide for rebalancing. |
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