Steadicam Merlin Setup And Operation Manual page 9

Caliper Release Lever
The
Upper Locking Knob
The
lower spars to expand or contract at the Caliper Hinge, and then lock them tightly to prevent
vibration when shooting
Caliper Adjusting Knob
The
arc between them.
The combination of these elements works astonishingly well, and we hope you will enjoy the Merlin as
much as we do. With practice, you can move easily through almost any shooting opportunity, walking,
running or climbing stairs, and deliver wonderful shots.
fore-and-aft
trim roller
upper spar
upper locking knob
finish weight
folding caliper
hinge
lower locking knob
Diagram 1
prohibits inadvertent folding with heavy cameras.
Lower Locking Knob
and the
raises and lowers the lower spar to adjust the size of the
stage
caliper adjusting
knob
caliper release
lever
lower spar
release the upper and
side-to-side
trim roller
guide
gimbal
grip
folded metal edge
tapered start and finish weights
Basic Set-up
dovetail plate
dovetail lock