http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Forums » Topic: First Buy TRIPOD VS STEADICAM MERLIN VS 35mm ADAPTER Help!! en Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:07:21 +0000 http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/first-buy-tripod-vs-steadicam-merlin-vs-35mm-adapter-help#post-40730 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:35:42 +0000 robgrauert 40730@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Tripod first.  </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/first-buy-tripod-vs-steadicam-merlin-vs-35mm-adapter-help#post-40723 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 05:34:06 +0000 aldohodgkinson 40723@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hello,</p> <p>I Just got the Sony HVR-A1P and im planning my next buy. I will use the camera to shoot mainly short films, maybe Music Videos,  So my question is what should I buy First, the options are: </p> <p>-Steadicam Merlin Only (Without Arm and Vest)   </p> <p>-Manfrotto 503HDV Tripod</p> <p>-Letus 35mm Adapter </p> <p>please HElpppp Its a tough decision  :)</p>