Tiffen Steadicam Merlin 2 Specifications download pdf (Page 5)

Basic Set-up

Part One — Setup

Congratulations on your purchase of the Steadicam

Merlin

2®

The Steadicam Merlin

2®

is a camera stabilization system for lightweight

camcorders based on the professional Steadicam technology used worldwide in

professional lm and television production.

Features

• Ultra-light:

by itself weighs just 1.4 lbs (0.64 kg)

• Ultra-compact

• Ultra-rigid aluminum construction:

supports longer-focal-length shooting

• Precision two-axis vernier stage for accurate, repeatable horizontal balance

• Adjustable vertical trim

•

Patented ‘Folding-Caliper’ hinge—magically nds true folding position

• Quick-release aluminum dovetail with three-position lock

• Quick-release tripod adaptor

•

Tough, modular construction

•

Flies cameras weighing from 0.5 to 5.0lbs (0.23 - 2.27kg)*

• Ergonomic, three-axis inter-gimballed handle

Camcorder video quality is now superb, but unstable shooting still looks

amateurish. When you master the Merlin

2®

, you will be able to move your

camera smoothly, with a high level of artistic and creative freedom. With the

Merlin

2®

your moves can be virtually indistinguishable from those made by

dollies, cranes and the big Steadicam

rigs.

The Steadicam Merlin

2®

is an instrument that requires know-how and practice.

Please 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.

*Camera Weight Capacity is dependant on camera CG position.

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