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Camera vibration and shuttering issues when using a Merlin stabilizer rig
17 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Vibration that syncs with walking motions typically indicates loose camera mounting on the stabilizer platform
- In-camera image stabilization should be disabled when using a Merlin as it can conflict with the stabilizer and produce undesirable results
- Ensure the mounting peg that prevents camera rotation is properly installed and secure
- All components including the camera, mounting hardware, and accessories like microphones must be tightened completely to eliminate wobbling
Depends on
- The original poster did not confirm whether the measures resolved the shuttering
- No detailed technical specifications provided about the exact cause of the peg failure