Horizontal And Vertical Trim - Steadicam Merlin Setup And Operation Manual

Stabilization system for lightweight camcorders

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The Caliper Hinge Release

If you have more than three or four weights attached to the Lower Spar, the 'click-stop' catch that

keeps the Merlin in the Flying Mode, may not be strong enough to restrain the weight when held out

sideways and the hinge may open. With heavier cameras, get in the habit of locking and unlocking the

Caliper Hinge Release when you unfold and fold the Merlin. (That will also prevent it from opening

inadvertently when set down sideways between shots.)

Practice opening and locking the

Hinge

Release.

Note how it prevents the Merlin from

folding inadvertently.

Now watch Section 7 of the DVD,

Then continue with the Manual.

Caliper

Practice folding the Merlin with the

camera mounted: Velcro the

up under the Stage; hold the Stage, and

Gimbal with one hand.

Be sure the

Swing up the

find it's notch. Now open it fully into the

Flying Mode

DON'T RUSH

pay attention to what you are doing. If

you forcefully fold the unit, for example

and the Caliper Hinge Release is still

locked, or if it's in the way when you try

to unfold, it could be bent or damaged.