Part One - Setup - Steadicam Merlin Setup And Operation Manual

Part One — Setup
Congratulations on your purchase of the
Steadicam Merlin
The
based on the professional Steadicam technology used worldwide in professional film
and television production.
Features
• Ultra-light:
by itself weighs less than a can of soda!
• Ultra-compact:
• Ultra-rigid aluminum construction:
• Precision two-axis vernier stage
• Adjustable vertical trim
• 'Folding-Caliper' hinge
Patent pending
• Quick-release aluminum dovetail
• Quick-release tripod adaptor
•
Tough, modular,
•
Flies cameras weighing from one-half pound to five pounds
•
Patented ergonomic,
Camcorder video quality is now superb, but unstable shooting still looks
amateurish. When you master the
smoothly, with a high level of artistic and creative freedom. With the
moves can be virtually indistinguishable from those made by dollies, cranes and
the big Steadicam.
Steadicam Merlin
The
read the rest of this introduction and then carefully follow the recommended procedure
for setup and operation. You'll save time in the long run and minimize the risk of
damaging the unit.
Steadicam® Merlin™!
is a camera stabilization system for lightweight camcorders
folds to less than two inches thin
user-serviceable construction
three-axis inter-gimballed handle
Merlin
, you will be able to move your camera
is an instrument that requires know-how and practice. Please
supports longer-focal-length shooting
for accurate, repeatable horizontal balance
—magically finds true folding position
with three-position lock
Merlin
your
Basic Set-up