I find the perfect match between the Merlin and video camera is with the DVC 30. I'm really happy with this combination. The DVC 30 is so well balanced and has just the right weight to use all day. Recently I was on a 2 1/2 day shoot and never felt fatigued... plus the moves are so much easier and smoother with the lighter weight and easy to balance mass of the DVC 30.
I now want to get zoom control and have been looking at the Libec ZC-3DV. I can see a problem mounting the Libec on the Merlin gimbal handle. When using the Merlin my technique is to use my left hand for panning and tilting. If the Libec is up high on the gimbal it will get in the way of control.
I was wondering if any Merlin users have solved the zoom control problem?
I now want to get zoom control and have been looking at the Libec ZC-3DV. I can see a problem mounting the Libec on the Merlin gimbal handle. When using the Merlin my technique is to use my left hand for panning and tilting. If the Libec is up high on the gimbal it will get in the way of control.
I was wondering if any Merlin users have solved the zoom control problem?