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#1 2009-06-16 00:18:02
- awelker
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Source for the Merlin Head in the US?
Anybody have a source for the Merlin head in the US? adorama and skywatcherusa are currently out of stock.
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#2 2009-06-16 22:41:41
Re: Source for the Merlin Head in the US?
Hi Awelker,
They are others sources but "same problems" ... backorders, out of stocks, etc ... 
Just wait or order in another contry if urgent (ie. UK) !
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#3 2009-06-17 14:21:53
- awelker
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Re: Source for the Merlin Head in the US?
I might have found a company with them in stock in the US, I'll post a url when I know for sure.
SkyWatcherUSA said that they will have them back in stock the first or second week in July.
I see people selling them with and without a tripod. Is the tripod worth paying for? I already have my good tripod, but is it a good idea to have a dedicated one for the Merlin?
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#4 2009-06-17 15:39:19
Re: Source for the Merlin Head in the US?
If teh price were the same or within $10-20, then take the tripod. Its entirely OK, it has 3/8" post so its ready for the merlin, and its an OK tripod when used without extension. Since your stitching things together a less than gitzto tripod seems ok to me...
Heck, I use the merlin on a 15-18' light stand and get good panos, so while your mileage may vary, its an ok $20 tripod...
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#5 2009-06-17 16:30:52
- awelker
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Re: Source for the Merlin Head in the US?
I currently have a slik 700dx, its solid as a rock. I didn't know if it would be better to attach the Merlin to the head on the tripod, or just to the base. I'm looking at a $60 to $100 more for a Merlin that comes with a tripod, Imported from UK, or if this company has one in stock.
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#6 2009-06-17 19:17:20
Re: Source for the Merlin Head in the US?
that makes it much clearer, it isnt a $60 to $100 tripod by any stretch...
Save the money and get the head only
Canon 50D, 20D, 1D MKII
Tok 10-17FishEye,Canon 10-22, 24-70 2.8, 50 1.4, 70-200 2.8IS, 300 2.8,1.4x,2.0x
303SPH, Panosaurus, Merlin+Parallax Bluetooth+USB to PC and Nokia N810
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