Has anyone tried this budget 'merlin' steadicam?

[dominichicks]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/U-Flycam-Stea...emQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item518f7ec5a9

from 'DV Shop 23'... an Indian company.

 

[dominichicks]

Or this guy... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Canon-EOS-5D-...emQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3ca6d35557

 

[MR Fanny]

they work on principle but they are so damn ugly. the second one isnt a true steady cam.

 

[bbinnard]

Not seen that one before. If you are looking in that price range this info might help you some:

http://www.birkbinnard.com/photography/stabilizer/