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Tiffen Steadicam Merlin arm specifications and modification possibilities
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What the thread found
- The Tiffen Steadicam Merlin arm uses a 1/2 inch post.
- The standard Merlin arm has a weight capacity of 15 pounds.
- Upgrading to a Slingshot style rig or an Easyrig was suggested as an alternative to modifying the Merlin arm for greater load capacity.
Depends on
- No confirmation was provided on whether substituting a stronger spring would be feasible without damaging the pins and post assembly.
- The suggestion to use alternative rigs was not discussed in detail as to why it would be preferable to modification.