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Basic Set-up
Table of Contents
Part One — Setup
1. Overview 3 – 5
2. A Tour of the Merlin 6 – 8
3. Getting Started 9 – 10
4. Pre-setting “Z” Axis 11 – 15
5. Installing Dovetail Plate 16 – 18
6. Balancing & Mounting the Camera 19 – 21
7. Horizontal and Vertical Trim 22 – 26
Part Two — Operating
8. Hand Positions 28
9. Body Positions 29 – 31
10. Extreme Trimming 32
11. Stairs 33
12. Shooting and Resting Positions 33 – 34
13. Vehicle Shots 35
14. Merlin Technique 36 – 40
Moves and Results
15. Accessories 41
16. Troubleshooting 42
17. Maintenance 42
18. Glossary 43