Today’s Deal: Steadicam Merlin 2 Stabilizer – $149.95 After Mail-in Rebate (Click Here)
Perfectly sized for mirrorless cameras, the Steadicam Merlin 2 Camera Stabilizing System is a lightweight handheld gimbal stabilizer that lets you capture smooth, professional-looking footage whether you go up or down steps, indoors and out, through crowds, or wherever else the shot takes you. It weighs just 1.4 lb and its counterbalancing weight supports cameras up to 5 lb.
The system utilizes a dual extended weight system that increases inertial stability and features a precise Folding-Caliper hinge that lets you fold and unfold the unit without any readjustment in balancing needed. Additionally, a multi-positional lens support platform is provided that adjusts to various heights and angles to help support longer lenses and camera bodies.
- • For Small Cameras Up to 5 lb
• Create Smooth, Elegant Shots on the Fly
• Folding Design
• Ergonomic 3-Axis Gimbal Handle
• Secure Gimbal Lock for Precise Tuning
• Adjustable Lens Support Platform
• Large Easily Adjustable Knobs
Deal Ends Midnight EST 11/29/16!
Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Brian Smith photographs portraits of Hollywood A-List and Fortune's 500 for magazines, corporations and advertising. He's a Sony Artisan of Imagery, Profoto Legend of Light, Adobe Influencer and X-Rite Master Coloratti.
Comments
Is this model good?
I’ve been looking for a stabilizer for a long time, but reading reviews online failed to point me to a good one in the lower price ranges like this…
The text above sounds like the manufacturer’s corporate writing.
But maybe appearing on your Blog equals an endorsement for its quality?
(just making sure 😉
Yes it’s rated up to 5 lbs, but I always err on the side of caution with max ratings. Even so it’s more than adequate for mirrorless.
It folds at the midpoint which is handy for travel.
I wouldn’t pay full retail but at $150 after rebate. This is a very good price for genuine Steadycam.