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Originally Posted by Charles Papert (Post 894815)

Travis, indeed it is generally an additional person (an AC though, not an operator) who controls focus and zoom (and sometimes iris)

Yup, used the wrong words. Thanks.

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Originally Posted by Terry Thompson (Post 894820)

I can only guess that because there is so little mass in the Merlin that any change on the camera platform would effect it more. I can't imagine the Merlin tipping over though unless the drop time is set very long.

I can't imagine the Merlin tipping over - you have to imagine nothing ! :) Simply ask someone who owns a Merlin.

I use a standard drop time (the recommended 1 to 1.5 seconds).

If I get the time I might post a video, like I say it is not a real issue for me as I never zoom whilst using the steadicam.