Indicam or steadicam

[JaviBUSA08]

Hello everyone. I currently own a indicam, its a good peace of equipment. I have used it alot and like it. I am looking for something a little more portable and light weight. I am using it with a hvx200. I wanted to sell it and switch to a steadicam merlin, would this be a wise move? I have seen some videos on you tube about the merlin and I really like the construction of it. It also seems much easier to balance. Any suggestions? thanks guys...

 

[JaviBUSA08]

this video really kinda pushes me towards the steadicam, I have not been able to achieve that straight balance with the indicam where you dont need to even hold the camera up with you hand....the arm does all the work...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UjWsy7oGqs

 

[Ted Spencer]

I have a Steadicam Pilot, which I recommend very highly. It's about a grand more than the Merlin w/arm & vest, but I think it's well worth it.

 

[David Saraceno]

That Merlin with the vest should work lickety split with the new 170

 

[JaviBUSA08]

but you think it wont do good with the hvx200???

 

[Wadro]

i have a merlin to get rid of. pm me

 

[JaviBUSA08]

PM sent....