Stabilizer Battle: Glidecam 4000 vs. Steadicam Merlin - Forum Discussions

Below are just some collected discussions on the topic of these two stabilizer options. As usual, each has its proponents and detractors...

DVinfo THREAD

GLIDECAM vs. MERLIN for the XHA1

GLIDECAM 4000 on DVforums

MERLIN or GLIDECAM: DVXuser

And here is an HV30 FORUM DISCUSSION about the Merlin, the 4000, and a couple other competitors.

And last but not least, a BLOG POST by a fellow who loves the Steadicam Merlin for use with his XHA1 much more than his old Glidecam. That fellow is, of course, Steven Dempsey, one of the more well-reputed users of the XHA1.