Question for Merlin + HV10 users at DVinfo.net

Bjørn Sørensen · May 3rd, 2007, 03:24 PM

Just got the Merlin and tried to balance it up with the XH-A1. Realized that this combination would be to heavy for me to use. I also have a H10 which I now would like to try on the Merlin.

Anyone here that uses this combination?

Patrick Moreau · May 3rd, 2007, 11:01 PM

I have the merlin and use it with the HV29 and the XH1 with or without a wide ange. All combos work well but I prefer more weight.

Charles Papert · May 4th, 2007, 05:00 AM

Bjorn:

The HV10 is going to be a little funky on the Merlin due to its vertical shape coupled with its light weight. It can work but it probably won't fly quite as well as, say, an HV20.

Are you quite sure the A1 is too heavy for you? Are you needing to fly it for more than a minute or two for the type of shots you plan to make?

Bjørn Sørensen · May 8th, 2007, 01:37 PM

Charles,
I tried again with the HV10 yesterday and found that it almost is too small / light, which makes it difficult to control.
Before I read your post my thought was: Should I buy the Merlin arm and Vest when it comes out - or - should I buy another HDV cam that is lighter than XH-A1, like f.ex. the Sony HVR-A1E ??

Think I will give the Merlin / XH-A1 another try.

Bjorn

Bjørn Sørensen · May 9th, 2007, 01:40 PM

I mounted the A1 again and have now practiced a few hours.
I am sure this rig will newer be my best friend. It simply is to difficult to master, and I don't have the time to practice....

May 3rd, 2007, 03:24 PM	#1
Bjørn Sørensen Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Denmark Posts: 143	Question for Merlin + HV10 users Just got the Merlin and tried to balance it up with the XH-A1. Realized that this combination would be to heavy for me to use. I also have a H10 which I now would like to try on the Merlin. Anyone here that uses this combination? __________________ x

May 4th, 2007, 05:00 AM	#3
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	Bjorn: The HV10 is going to be a little funky on the Merlin due to its vertical shape coupled with its light weight. It can work but it probably won't fly quite as well as, say, an HV20. Are you quite sure the A1 is too heavy for you? Are you needing to fly it for more than a minute or two for the type of shots you plan to make? __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

May 8th, 2007, 01:37 PM	#4
Bjørn Sørensen Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Denmark Posts: 143	Charles, I tried again with the HV10 yesterday and found that it almost is too small / light, which makes it difficult to control. Before I read your post my thought was: Should I buy the Merlin arm and Vest when it comes out - or - should I buy another HDV cam that is lighter than XH-A1, like f.ex. the Sony HVR-A1E ?? Think I will give the Merlin / XH-A1 another try. Bjorn __________________ x

May 9th, 2007, 01:40 PM	#5
Bjørn Sørensen Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Denmark Posts: 143	I mounted the A1 again and have now practiced a few hours. I am sure this rig will newer be my best friend. It simply is to difficult to master, and I don't have the time to practice.... __________________ x

May 3rd, 2007, 11:01 PM	#2
Patrick Moreau Still Motion Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,186	I have the merlin and use it with the HV29 and the XH1 with or without a wide ange. All combos work well but I prefer more weight.