Steadicam Arm and Vest

Shoot longer and "fly" more easily and more precisely than with anything else on the market.

The Steadicam Arm and Vest make extended shooting nearly effortless. The operator can ease the Merlin back against the body and shoot "handheld", with both hands on the camera, and fly seamlessly back off the shoulder and continue moving. With practice operators can fly the Merlin one-handed right off of the mounting post during a shot (docking the arm to the vest with the other hand) and execute those unique ultra-low or ultra-high-angles shots.

The 2.6 lb. (1.2kg) Merlin Vest is the lightest and thinnest ever made – it can even be worn under a tuxedo jacket – and it's designed to fit the entire gamut of human sizes and shapes. The Merlin Vest provides complete comfort and functionality for extended productions and long continuous shots. All adjustments are no-tools, including the right-arm/left-arm changeover.

The Merlin Arm is ultra-light and extremely capable. It's a 7/8 scale version of its big brothers, the Flyer, G-50 and G-70 arms, and provides the same legendary performance and flexibility including instant, knob-adjustable control of lifting power for camera payloads between 2.5 and 7 lbs. (1.1 to 3.2 kg) The Merlin Arm also provides enormous vertical lifting range (28" or 71cm) and full "iso-elasticity" so you'll need only ounces of force to maintain the highest or lowest lens heights (from way above the head to below the waist). Like its big brothers, the Merlin Arm includes two-axis adjustment of the arm-to-body angle so that people of differing shapes can adjust the lifting angle to their most comfortable posture.

Combine with the Merlin Camera Stabilization System (sold separately), one will be able to shoot longer and "fly" more easily and more precisely than with anything else on the market. Whether you're an independent camera professional, or running the corporate AV department; a wedding and event videographer or real estate agent; enthusiast or film student, the Steadicam Merlin is right for you.

Key Features:

• Fits the widest variety of human shapes and sizes
• Thin, all-hook and loop fasteners permit unobtrusive use
• Ultra-compact disassembly and transport
• Quick release buckle system and added back support pad
• Adjustable and comfortable
• Quickly get in and out of the vest quickly and quietly
• Compact for travel
• Two axis adjustment of arm-to-body angle
• Quick-release right-hand/left-hand changeover
• Total Payload: Knob-adjustable from 4 to 15 lbs. (1.8 to 6.8kg).
• Lifting Range: 28 vertical inches (71cm)
• Vest Weight: 2.6 lbs. (1.18kg)
• Arm Weight: 5.1 lbs. (2.3kg)