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Basic Set-up
The Caliper Release Lever prohibits inadvertent folding with heavy cameras.
The Upper Locking Knob and the Lower Locking Knob release the upper and
lower spars to expand or contract at the Caliper Hinge, and then lock them tightly to prevent
vibration when shooting
The Caliper Adjusting Knob raises and lowers the lower spar to adjust the size of 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
grip
gimbal
guide
upper spar
lower spar
stage
caliper release
lever
folding caliper
hinge
side-to-side
trim roller
dovetail plate
upper locking knob
lower locking knob
caliper adjusting
knob
tapered start and nish weights
Diagram 1
nish weight
dovetail lock
folded metal edge
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