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Greg Clark · May 5th, 2010, 09:48 AM

There has to be an easier way? I am trying to place the camera on the stage at -1 so I can use the G screw. I spent an hour trying to balance the rig and still no luck. I am quite sure I am making my error using the trim incorrectly.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Bill Engeler · May 5th, 2010, 10:54 AM

The I hole should work better. You can check out some other settings here: Welcome to Tiffen - Steadicam Merlin Cookbook Settings

I'm not near my gear now, so I can't tell you my exact settings, but 5 mid weights and one start weight on the bottom, and one finish on the front should get you going. Open the arm all the way.

Greg Clark · May 8th, 2010, 06:38 AM

Thanks Bill. Following your instructions I had a wonderful two hours with the Merlin and my XH-A1.
I now have a sore shoulder but this will pass.

Morgan Cox · May 8th, 2010, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Engeler

The I hole should work better. You can check out some other settings here: Welcome to Tiffen - Steadicam Merlin Cookbook Settings

But 5 mid weights and one start weight on the bottom, and one finish on the front should get you going. Open the arm all the way.

This has worked great for me. Here is my sample using that setup. A lot of practice is needed

May 5th, 2010, 09:48 AM	#1
Greg Clark Major Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Surprise Arizona Posts: 297	Merlin with XH-A1 There has to be an easier way? I am trying to place the camera on the stage at -1 so I can use the G screw. I spent an hour trying to balance the rig and still no luck. I am quite sure I am making my error using the trim incorrectly. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

May 5th, 2010, 10:54 AM	#2
Bill Engeler Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Brussels, Belgium Posts: 162	The I hole should work better. You can check out some other settings here: Welcome to Tiffen - Steadicam Merlin Cookbook Settings I'm not near my gear now, so I can't tell you my exact settings, but 5 mid weights and one start weight on the bottom, and one finish on the front should get you going. Open the arm all the way.

May 8th, 2010, 06:38 AM	#3
Greg Clark Major Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Surprise Arizona Posts: 297	Thanks Bill. Following your instructions I had a wonderful two hours with the Merlin and my XH-A1. I now have a sore shoulder but this will pass.