XH-A1 Merlin Cookbook settings?

Peter Erfurt · February 16th, 2008, 01:15 PM

Rene - a fellow Danish videographer wrote:

"One of the user presets (4.98lb) at merlincookbook.com should get you excellent results"

I can only confirm, that this is the case. Having struggled a whole day with various settings, these settings immediately transformed the Merlin to a well balanced unit.

Now I "only" have to learn the shooting tricks :-)

Peter in Denmark

Brett Daly · May 3rd, 2008, 11:18 PM

I just wanted to say that I totally agree with the 4.98lb settings in the user cookbook.
http://www.merlincookbook.com/user.php
I've tried the Merlin with different front and lower weights, and without a doubt, it's definitely the most stable using that setting. I'm also using a BP970 battery and a Red Eye wide angle lens, which is putting the unit over 5lbs, but it still works fine.

February 16th, 2008, 01:15 PM	#16
Peter Erfurt Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Silkeborg Denmark Posts: 93	A1 settings that work Rene - a fellow Danish videographer wrote: "One of the user presets (4.98lb) at merlincookbook.com should get you excellent results" I can only confirm, that this is the case. Having struggled a whole day with various settings, these settings immediately transformed the Merlin to a well balanced unit. Now I "only" have to learn the shooting tricks :-) Peter in Denmark

May 3rd, 2008, 11:18 PM	#17
Brett Daly Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Vancouver Canada Posts: 28	I just wanted to say that I totally agree with the 4.98lb settings in the user cookbook. http://www.merlincookbook.com/user.php I've tried the Merlin with different front and lower weights, and without a doubt, it's definitely the most stable using that setting. I'm also using a BP970 battery and a Red Eye wide angle lens, which is putting the unit over 5lbs, but it still works fine. Last edited by Brett Daly; May 3rd, 2008 at 11:20 PM. Reason: Added cookbook link