2011Steadi-Newbies forum
Balancing a Steadicam Merlin with Canon 7D and 24-70mm f/2.8 lens
15 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- A Canon 7D with a 24-70mm f/2.8 lens is a heavy combination that requires the camera to be mounted further back on the sled than typical configurations.
- This lens and camera combination may require at least three weights positioned below the camera to achieve proper balance.
- The standard Merlin cookbook may not provide adequate guidance for newer or heavier lens setups, and users need to troubleshoot by adjusting trim, weights, and arc size.
Depends on
- No specific working configuration details were provided in the thread.
- The advice about mounting position and weight count came from someone without firsthand Merlin experience.
- The discussion did not document which specific adjustments resolved the balancing issues.