Michael Barnes Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 Everytime I setup my cookbook settings and lay it on table I find the horizontal axis needs very SLIGHT trimming... is this negligible in real world use? I don't really have time to get it precise everytime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Dunn Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 In my experience with the Merlin 2, it needs to be trimmed pretty much constantly--particularly after putting it down and picking it back up. I got pretty good at compensating for slightly off trim for those times when retrimming just isn't feasible. You *may* have a better experience if you invest in a Merlin tabletop stand (or a C-stand or Steadistand) so that it can remain in its "flying" configuration when not in use. I never had the advantage of cookbook setting for my camera, so at least you have that going for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Victor Lazaro Posted July 9, 2013 Premium Members Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 If the off balance is an issue dr your shot, trim it, if you are ok with it you don need to. It's a personal feeling. Even large steadicam a readjusting (to a certain degree) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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