What battery for HVX when using a Steadicam Merlin?

[evilken]

I've just picked up a Steadicam Merlin on eBay and I understand it balances best with the HVX if you use a smaller camera battery.

Can any of the Merlin users tell me the model number for the smaller battery? I presume the smaller Panny batteries work with the HVX charger?

 

[David Saraceno]

Use the smallest, lightest stock Panasonic battery.

Also, please don't double post.

It doesn't generate any more responses, and is against the board's policy.

good luck

 

[SomewhereinLA]

You can use the regular battery, no problem.

 

[evilken]

Sorry David - I had posted in the wrong place (technical), so posted again in the right place (hardware).

 

[David Saraceno]

There are some balancing issues with the stock counterweights with the regular battery.

That's why I suggest a lighter one.

 

[evilken]

Thanks all - I ordered the smaller battery, so fingers crossed it will balance correctly.

 

[mikkowilson]

Yes, it will.

The balance settings at www.merlincookbook.com are a good place to get started.

- Mikko