A head to head comparison of my DIY Merlin-style steadicam, versus my weighted GlideCam style steadicam for use on a DSLR. I call it the "GlideCam" style because it looks nothing like the Merlin and relies on weight more than a gimbal. Heck, it's just what I called it...that don't mean nothin'! :)
Links as Promised
Demo of Merlin - Walking down the hall at school
http://youtu.be/CNVpqImjPAg
Demo of Glide Cam - Walking down the hall at school
http://youtu.be/fSC6f1TM2rs
Demo of Glidecam - The Stairways at home
http://youtu.be/DM4yTJlPlis
Show and Tell with the DIY Merlin -
http://youtu.be/Q5rcmsGrWGs
Talk Thru of the Merlin Gimbal -
http://youtu.be/ZzQluY0hcLg
GlideCam Design, How-To, and Build - MediaUnlocked:
http://youtu.be/affQWljaBb4
Secondary Approach from T2i Forum:
http://youtu.be/mA-t8SaJ3VU
- Honors Spring Break Trip (used GlideCam for this Video)
http://youtu.be/09kfCiaU0C8
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I have never used a real glidecam or a real Merlin--my experiences are limited to my own DIY renditions of these products.
