What the thread found

• The Merlin arm and vest system comes with a backpack for transport as standard equipment
• Metal gimbals have been standard on the Merlin for some time
• The Merlin and its arm and vest components include sufficient weights to balance cameras within the system's specified weight range
• Buckle attachment clips are now standard on Merlin vests, though older vests with velcro-only fastening can be retrofitted with clips as an optional upgrade
• All Merlin components fit together inside the included backpack

Depends on

• The discussion does not conclusively establish whether a sandbag is required when mounting a fully loaded Merlin on a Tiffen SteadiStand, despite this being asked
• The discussion does not specify the exact weight range that the standard Merlin weights can accommodate
• Information about Tiffen SteadiStand design and specifications is incomplete

Gear in this thread

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