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Basic Set-up
The
Caliper Release Ring
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
2 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
handle grip
gimbal
guide
upper spar
lower spar
stage
caliper
release
ring
folding caliper
hinge
dovetail plate
upper locking knob
lower locking knob
caliper
adjusting
knob
tapered start and
middle weights
Diagram 1
finish weight
dovetail lock
folded
metal edge
