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Shot on Canon XH-A1 all auto settings except for shutter set at 1/50 because I am just trying to learn to handle the Merlin for the time being.

I am very satisfied with the results so far. Both days there was a bit of wind which effected the Merlin by causing a bit of pendulum effect and I haven't managed to balance the Merlin perfect.

Thanks for my wife for being my model :)

Music by Schiller

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Stephen Lewis 1 year ago

Cool! How heavy is the rig with the A1 and proper weights?
Peter Szilveszter // Living Lens 1 year ago

I would say the whole thing around 4kg. Building upper body/arm strength is essential if you are going shoot for the whole day.

Of course if you have a few more $$'s then get the Vest and then it doesn't matter about weight but that's 3x the cost of the Merlin.
serenaray 1 year ago

Very good for 2 days! I feel like I wasted my $$ on the Pilot... kinda overkill... And the merlin is so much smaller that you can maneuver it better - and it isn't such a bugger to lug around.

can't wait to see more vids!
Peter Szilveszter // Living Lens 1 year ago

The Merlin is great but the Pilot will do a lot more things and easier to balance, plus you have a vest which will help.
Stefan Yasin 1 year ago

there is a vest for the merlin.....
Peter Szilveszter // Living Lens 1 year ago

Yeah I meant it more of a direct comparison between a stabliser thats $1k and one thats $6k even with the vest the pilot can do alot more things and smoother.
Stefan Yasin 1 year ago

you are correct.
Csaba Szilveszter 1 year ago

Great, and the music beautiful too:)
ANTHONY JACKSON 1 year ago

nice work beautiful colors.
Peter Szilveszter // Living Lens 1 year ago

Thanks Anthony.
Greg Wallis 1 year ago

For a first test that was simply blinding. You've definitely got the hang of it, nicely shot indeed. (Amongst many other things) this is certainly a bit of kit I'd love to own, as it's obvious that it hugely expands creative possibilities.