What a sweet combo this would make - we’re talking XDCAM EX (not pictured, but very similiar form factor to the pictured Sony Z1), Steadicam Merlin, along with the Steadicam Merlin Arm and Vest package. As you can see, this will redistribute your fatigue for those long shots, and at the same time, give you the most professional moving images you can get.

The XDCAM EX-1 is awesome because it packs Cine Alta quality into a Z1, pro-sumer size. With the Steadicam Merlin Arm & Vest package, you are getting top of line stabilization on top of that great 1080/24p footage you’re shooting. The Merlin is about $1,000 and the Arm & Vest is $2,000 at Adorama or B&H. That’s about $3,000 for a top of the line stabilization system. Add $6,500 for the XDCAM EX and $1,000 for 35mm Extreme, and $1,000 for things like a decent lense set and you have a sweet system for about $11,000. Not bad, especially if you’re a working DP. Of course the XDCAM EX can be rented from us, along with the Merlin and 35mm adaptor, at the lowest rates in New York. Either way, its a great package!

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