Nikon Image Converter User's Manual
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1. 6 P S TECHNIK Connecting Kits e 1 Relay Lens with protective cap e 1 Mounting Plate e 1 Battery Plate with power cable e 1 Remote Control Cable e 1 Hex screwdriver set and screws e 1 Color Viewfinder Holder Canon Connecting Kit A Connecting Kit ordered with the basic module is already mounted when delivered Camera connecting kits must be purchased separately for each brand and are available for the following Mini Digital Video Cameras Canon XL1 XL1S Sony DSR PD150 DCR VX1000 DCR VX2000 Panasonic AG DVX100 P S TECHNIK MINI a una Preparation Avoid Murphy s Law Assemble the Mini35Digital image converter on your camcorder BEFORE the first day of your production After attaching the unit to your camera according to the steps outlined below be sure to check each of your lenses f stop combinations and shutter adjustments for compatibility We recommend at least a half if not full day of testing before production You will need a more robust film lighting package rather then the typical video lighting kit for optimal image capture The Mini35Digital is not a magical device time and effort will be needed to obtain the desired images at first but will become second nature as your productions progress 8 P S TECHNIK USAGE NOTE The Mini35Digital creates a lively cine like image with an artificial film grain pattern How much the film grain pattern is adequate for2. COMMONS x e e mer mm m _o _e a a aa eaaa aa A EE EEEE 5 BU yid e E 6 Connecting O Xooooeoe o O eo bbb bDb h brrb rrr g X r r r WXwaX eeem 7 Pre ParatlOn M Enzo goga 8 General Deschpt lee nE ERRARE E E eee E etal Fela 9 With ING IN PIER IM TC 13 With SONY DSR PD150 DCR VX1000 DCR VX2000 kek kk k e 21 With PANASONIC AG DVX1 0 j j ii kaka ehh rrr kaka kaka kak k k k k k k kk kk kk 29 Maintenance VDO OOreKeeerwr rrymmmmmmpopommmmmmeemmm 37 Optional Accessories amp Mounts eene KAK KK KA KK KK KK KK 37 Fr equenitiy Asked QUES ONS pe eU 38 BI ce DET 44 Technical Data ctr rn rt eR UR b z hizaran ilan a EE EUR cla Mua ERE k ka FER FERES kab n a KR ERE 45 Technical Supportere e E 46 P S TECHNIK 5 jag Digital Delivery Content Basic Module e 1 Mini35Digital Image converter fitted with an interchangeable lens mount of your choice PL Panavision Nikon et al e 2 Hand Grips top and side e 1 Support Interface with Integrated Shoulder Set and 15mm LWS systems The support interface provides 1 4 and 3 8 attachment points allowing the use of all industry standard tripods bridge plates and other support systems e g Steadicam The 15mm LWS system accepts all film style accessories including follow focus and matte boxes An ordered connecting kit is already mounted
3. ES B Digital Image Converter User Manual Model Oszi 400 Series 1 P S TECHNIK ar nar 2 P S TECHNIK wr m Congratulations You now have the power to produce the look and feel of 35mm film using a MiniDV camcorder The P S Technik Mini35Digital image converter is designed for use on the Canon XL1 and Canon XL1S camcorders as well as the Sony DSR PD150 DCR VX2000 DCR VX1000 cameras Panasonic AG DVX100 and coming soon the JVC JY HD10 The unit is optimized for 35mm lenses with large rear optical elements such as Cooke S4 Primes Zeiss Ultra Primes and Zeiss Super Speeds Zeiss Distagons with focal lengths over 40mm will also work Improved features of the Oszi 400 series e Improved image screen Finer grain pattern for better imaging e New oscillating movement The elliptical motion of the PRO35 has been incorporated no more center spot e Adjustable speed control Allows greater control over the speed setting of the moving focus screen we recommend the setting be kept between 3 and 4 e Improved optics for Sony connecting kit e New unified body construction P S TECHNIK 3 ES num mum gigia powered by P S Technik World Wide Technical Support P S Technik GmbH Email info pstechnik de Phone 49 89 45 09 82 30 North America ZGC Inc Email sales zgc com Phone 1 973 335 4460 printed January 04 4 P S TECHNIK Contents Congratulat oN RR naa n UTE 3
4. Mini35 will be similar to the Angle of View as seen in the Academy 35mm frame Reason The image the Mini35Digital creates is not projected directly onto the camera s CCDs but is first resolved onto the focus screen The camera then captures this image with all of its filmic characteristics including Depth of Field Q My image is vignetted dark frame around image Why A Make sure that your matte box and any equipment in front of the lens does not cause the vignetting 38 P S TECHNIK Some old lens designs with small rear lenses do not work properly with the Mini35 because the diameter of the last lens is to small This is concerning the Cooke Series Il amp Ill and Zeiss Distagons below 40mm The 25 250mm zooms by Angenieux as well as Cooke are both tight but work properly We did not test all still photography lenses but due to the bigger image size Still 24x36mm vs Cine 18x24mm no vignetting is expected Do I have to send my camera to P S Technik to do any mechanical or electronic changes before I can use the Mini35Digital image converter A No No modifications to the camera are necessary ar mm Q Does the Mini35Digital require a power capture gradations of focus depth of field supply like the human eye sees images on a image A Yes You will need a battery to run the motor plane of the Mini35Digital Each camera Tip For the best effect when composing a shot connecting kit includes a bat
5. So both can be controlled e Independent amp manually by the Mini35 RUN button or e Together via a Remote Control System MINI RE CANON XL XL1s Follow the steps below to properly attach the Mini35Digital image converter to your Canon XL1 XL1S with lightweight support a Viewfinder Holder b Top Cover c Lock Ring d Relay Lens e Spring loaded pad f Support release Lever g Camera Screw h Battery Holder k Bottom Screws P S TECHNIK 13 32053539970 32025290 ag Digital Steps Instructions Make sure the camera is turned off Remove the relay lens from the Mini35 a Locate the lock ring c b Rotate the lock ring c counter clockwise Attach the relay lens onto the camera The relay lens attaches like any other XL mounted lens 14 P S TECHNIK 9 Explanatory Notes The relay is attached to the rear of the Mini35 via a bayonet type mount The lock ring c is the ring located in the front of the relay lens nearest to the body of the Mini35 photo page 11 Line up the red dots b Engage the lens in the mount c Rotate the lens until the lock clicks in place 4 Prepare the Mini35 a Release the two screws k on the bottom of the camera support and slide the support toward the rear battery holder b Release the lever f push the pad e down and lock it in that position by tightening lever f ur m The first time a camera has to be insta
6. a m If the image does not appear as sharp as expected a back focus adjustment is necessary Before changing the back focus please note that the image photographed by the camera is generated on the focus screen inside the Mini35 This focus screen lowers the contrast of the image similar to the effect of a low contrast filter This is desirable since it removes some of the electronic detail artifact typical in a DV image even though at a quick glance the image may appear less sharp than the one recorded by the unfiltered original lens Test if the back focus is properly adjusted Place the camera with the Mini35Digital image converter mounted with a 35mm lens in front of a high quality test definition chart such as the Putora 7A9 chart The iris on the relay should be fully opened The film lens should be focused by eye to the point of best resolution highest number of circles visible on the Putora chart Without changing anything else close the iris of the relay a couple of stops The resolution should not visibly increase If it does the back focus of the relay needs to be adjusted Follow the steps below to adjust the relay back focus P S TECHNIK 19 320253239970 32053539970 ES Follow the steps below to adjust the relay back focus Steps Instructions Explanatory Notes 1 Release the hex screw k 1 5mm by about a half a turn Now the ring is free for adjustment 2 Leave the lris on the relay lens fully open and
7. adjust the back focus ring until you have achieved the sharpest image 3 Check that the film lens is at the best focus before you check the back focus a second time You will need a good quality monitor to accurately judge the sharpness 4 Once satisfied with the image lock the hex Screw to secure this adjustment and double check the image 20 P S TECHNIK By using a Putora 7A9 chart you will be able to see the moir effect of the test circles visible through the relatively low definition of the viewfinder MINI r oar SONY DSR PD150 DCR VX1000 DCR VX2000 Follow the steps below to properly attach the Mini35Digital Image converter to your Sony DSR PD150 DCR VX1000 DCR VX2000 with lightweight support a Top Cover b Lock Ring c Relay Lens d Spring loaded Pad e Support release Lever f Camera Screw g Battery Holder h Bottom Screws P S TECHNIK 21 zoo zoo ES Steps Instructions 1 Make sure the camera is turned off 2 Remove the relay lens from the Mini35 a Locate the lock ring b b Rotate the lock ring b counter clockwise 3 Attach the relay lens onto the camera 22 P S TECHNIK Explanatory Notes The relay is attached to the rear of the Mini35 via a bayonet type mount The lock ring b is the ring located in the front of the relay lens nearest to the body of the Mini35 Remove all filters sunshades adapter rings etc before attaching the
8. cine lenses from companies such as Panavision and Hawk Most NLE systems will allow for an anamorphic unsqueeze during capture The image will appear squeezed in the viewfinder or field monitor unless you have a monitor that can perform an unsqueeze or you use an inline unsqueeze device similar to the Transvideo format converter P S TECHNIK 43 Ead sur Dealers France EMIT Modern Images Techniques Tel 33 1 48 13 90 10 Email emit wanadoo fr Germany P S Technik GmbH Tel 49 89 45 09 82 30 Email info pstechnik de Great Britain OpTex International Tel 44 20 84 41 21 99 Email simon optexint com Holland Holland Equipment B V Tel 31 20 694 35 75 Email sales hollandequipment nl Sweden Svensk Film amp Ljusteknik AB Tel 46 8 54 55 18 20 Email Stig sfl se Spain Video Cine Import S A Tel 349 663 64 66 Email vci terra es 44 P S TECHNIK North American Distributor ZGC Inc Tel 1 973 335 4460 Email sales zgc com Peru Equador Bolivia Brasil Moviecenter Tel 00511 221 40 58 Australia LEMAC Film amp Video Equipment Tel 61 2 94 38 44 88 Email jbowring ozemail com au GUS Dedo Weigert Film GmbH Tel 49 89 35 61 61 11 Email mwarnck dedoweigertfilm de China SUI SUN TRADING CO LTD Email pspro35 yahoo com tw Japan SHOTOKU CORP Tel 81 44 833 33 51 Email ebimoto shotoku co jp Korea SAMA Electronics Corp Tel 82 2 34 72 05 65 Email inn sa
9. lris on the camera lens fully open and adjust the camera back focus until you have achieved the sharpest image 2 Check that the film lens is at the best focus before you check the back focus a second time You will need a good quality monitor to accurately judge the sharpness of the image By using a Putora 7A9 chart you will be able to see the moir effect of the test circles visible through the relatively low definition of the viewfinder 3 Lock the back focus and double check the image 28 P S TECHNIK MINI Rc PANASONIC DVX100 Follow the steps below to properly attach the Mini35Digital image converter to your Panasonic AG DVX100 camera with lightweight support a Top Cover b Lock Ring c Relay Lens d Spring loaded Pad e Support release Lever f Camera Screw g Battery Holder h Bottom Screws P S TECHNIK 29 e Z 0 Z gt U e Z 0 Z gt U ES Steps Instructions 1 Make sure the camera is turned off 2 Remove the relay lens from the Mini35 a Locate the lock ring b b Rotate the lock ring b counter clockwise 3 Attach the relay lens onto the camera 30 P S TECHNIK Explanatory Notes The relay is attached to the rear of the Mini35 via a bayonet type mount The lock ring b is the ring located in the front of the relay lens nearest to the body of the Mini35 a Remove all filters sunshades adapter rings etc before attaching the
10. relay lens directly onto the camera front lens b Eventually you need a rubber pad to grip the protective cap recessed deeply in the hood 4 Prepare the Mini35 a Release the two screws h on the bottom of the camera support and slide the support toward the rear battery holder b Release the knob e push the pad d down and lock it in that position by tightening knob e ar ona The first time a camera has to be installed you will find it easier to start by sliding the camera support out of the way The camera support platform has a spring loaded pad in the center that adjusts for the height of the camera The knob with a lever e at the back of the camera platform locks the spring loaded pad in place By releasing that knob the spring will push the pad to its highest position making the mounting of the camera difficult P S TECHNIK 31 O07 200 zZ U e Z 0Q Z PN Ead nar 5 Mount the relay lens now attached to the camera onto the Mini35Digital image converter Before the 1 attachment the bayonet mount of the relay lens has to be adjusted Engage the relay into the back port of the Mini35 and secure it in place with the lock ring b 32 P S TECHNIK a Open the lock ring b Slightly release the 4 screws s in front of the relay lens The bayonet ring r must be moveable Line up the relay lens into the port holding the camera by its top handle Make sure th
11. relay lens directly onto the camera front lens 4 Prepare the Mini35 a Release the two screws h on the bottom of the camera support and slide the support toward the rear battery holder b Release the knob e push the pad d down and lock it in that position by tightening knob e ar m The first time a camera has to be installed you will find it easier to start by sliding the camera support out of the way The camera support platform has a spring loaded pad in the center that adjusts for the height of the camera The knob with a lever e at the back of the camera platform locks the spring loaded pad in place By releasing that knob the spring will push the pad to its highest position making the mounting of the camera difficult P S TECHNIK 23 zoo zoo rw nar 5 Mount the relay lens now attached to the camera onto the Mini35Digital image converter Before the 1 attachment the bayonet mount of the relay lens has to be adjusted Engage the relay into the back port of the Mini35 and secure it in place with the lock ring b 24 P S TECHNIK a Open the lock ring b Slightly release the 4 screws s in front of the relay lens The bayonet ring r must be moveable Line up the relay lens into the port holding the camera by its top handle Make sure the locating pin is fully engaged Close lock ring Bring the camera carefully into a standard vertical position Then r
12. you depends on your preference To adjust the visibility of the pattern use the 8 step speed control wheel J and the T stops To optimize the effect the taking lens should be as wide open as possible Use the iris on the relay lens of the XL1 S Mini35 and ND filters for bright outdoor shots With the Panasonic and Sony Mini35 exposure control is done on the camera lens with the camera set in full manual mode Items needed before you begin e A2 5mm hex wrench delivery content e A 35mm format film lens for testing and e A high quality test chart such as the Putora 7A9 e Acontrol monitor is recommended Munich New York December 2003 P S Technik GmbH Bag u General Description Pos Description Comment A Hook For Tape Measure B LWS System Light Weight Prepared for Support System 15mm rods c Wheel Clamping screw for LWS D Intermediate Takes the Interchangeable Flange Interchangeable Mount connects to Mount Lens P S TECHNIK 9 ag Digital 10 P S TECHNIK 9 Pos Description Bayonet Mount BATT Ga Rose Wheel RUN Control LED RUN LOW BAT Speed Control Focal Plane Takes Relay Lens Battery Cable Input Connector GREEN button GREEN gt RED low power gt Blinking light gt Wheel 8 steps White Engravure Comment Relay Lens connects to Camera Pin 1 Bat Pin 2 Bat Manual RUN STOP Runs with chosen speed Acceptable speed Prepare new bat
13. Mini35 or connect with other users of the adapter 40 P S TECHNIK A General information is available from www pstechnik de Questions can be forwarded to info pstechnik de DVInfo net www dvinfo net hosts a P S Technik forum http www dvinfo net conf forumdisplay php s amp forumid 58 where many users post questions insight into and experiences with the device Mizell Wilson of ZGC Inc is the offical monitor of this forum and is happy to answer any questions that the community cannot Q want to include a credit for P S and the Mini35 in my production do you have a preferred format of your logo or artwork available A We appreciate this very much Logos and artwork are available for download at www pstechnik de Bag u Q Is there any prejudice towards the MiniDV Q I am using an XL1 S and want a progressive format look but I don t like Frame mode are there A Yes Even though MiniDV is a SMPTE any options standard broadcast quality format many A While we have not tested it ourselves we television stations and other venues will not have heard very good things about accept MiniDV tapes and or assume that the DVFilmMaker from www dvfilm com production value of MiniDV is low We recommend burning your footage to DVD or Q I am using a PAL XL1 S for the increased transferring it to a higher format BetaSP resolution and color but plan to distribute DigiBeta DVCPRO50 for presentation to in NTSC Is th
14. ack focus P S TECHNIK 35 O07zOoOo0o Pzp e lt Z 0 Z U ES Follow the steps below to adjust the relay back focus Steps Instructions Explanatory Notes 1 Leave the lris on the camera lens fully open and adjust the camera back focus until you have achieved the sharpest image 2 Check that the film lens is at the best focus before you check the back focus a second time You will need a good quality monitor to accurately judge the sharpness of the image By using a Putora 7A9 chart you will be able to see the moir effect of the test circles visible through the relatively low definition of the viewfinder 3 Lock the back focus and double check the image 36 P S TECHNIK ar m Maintenance The prism should be cleaned periodically depending on environmental conditions Always use a professional lens cleaning solution Optional Accessories for the Available Lens Mounts Mini35Digital e Adapter kit for Canon B amp W viewfinder e PL Mount e Additional side handgrips e Pana Mount e Additional camera connecting kits e Nikon e Custom lens mounts and support interfaces and PI e Zeiss Contax e Top handle for use with EasyRig or Marzpak e LeicaR M Contact you local P S Technik dealer for prices and availability P S TECHNIK 37 ZE ur Frequently Asked Questions Q Will the Angle of View of the lens I m using be affected A No the Angle of View of the lens on the
15. e locating pin is fully engaged Close lock ring Bring the camera carefully into a standard vertical position Then remove camera without losing this position Lock the 4 screws in the relay front and re connect relay lens to the adapter port Close the lock ring b clockwise to secure the relay lens Note Be sure the camera cannot disengage accidentally Attach the camera support Slide the camera support bracket under the camera and attach the knob f to the bottom of the camera Lock the lever knob e at the back of the camera support and lock the screws at the bottom of the camera support ar ona The big knurled knob f through the camera platform has to line up with the 74 threaded hole on the camera bottom Start engaging the thread of the knob in the thread of the camera but do not tighten it yet Release the lever knob e at the back of the platform to allow the spring loaded pad d to come in contact with the base of the camera Finish tightening the knob f at the bottom of the platform P S TECHNIK 33 e Z 0 Z gt U e lt Z 0 Z gt U ZE ur Follow the steps below to test the image once the Mini35 is attached to the camera Steps Instructions Explanatory Notes 1 Install a 35mm film lens in the mount 2 Turn on the camera in the fully manual e Turn off the AutoFocus and Zoom function position e Focus camera lens on the ground glas
16. emove camera without losing this position Lock the 4 screws in the relay front and re connect relay lens to the adapter port Close the lock ring b clockwise to secure the relay lens Note Be sure the camera cannot disengage accidentally Attach the camera support Slide the camera support bracket under the camera and attach the knob f to the bottom of the camera Lock the lever e at the back of the camera Support and lock the screws at the bottom of the camera support wr ona The big knurled knob f through the camera platform has to line up with the 74 threaded hole on the camera bottom Start engaging the thread of the knob in the thread of the camera but do not tighten it yet Release the lever e at the back of the platform to allow the spring loaded pad d to come in contact with the base of the camera Finish tightening the knob f at the bottom of the platform P S TECHNIK 25 zoo zoo ES Follow the steps below to test the image once the Mini35 is attached to the camera Steps Instructions Explanatory Notes 1 Install a 35mm film lens in the mount 2 Turn on the camera in the fully manual a Turn off the AutoFocus and Zoom function position b Focus camera lens on the ground glass inside the converter If the image is too dark c Open the iris on the film lens d Open the iris on the camera lens 3 Focus the 35mm film lens on an object The
17. ere a simple process for these types of outlets converting from one format to another A In the past this would have required you to Q l ve finished my movie and want the world to go to a professional transfer house and for see it can you help me distribute it the best results you still might want to A Our tip Check out www customflix com for consider this With the same caveat as the latest in independent distribution of your above check out Atlantis from film www dvfilm com P S TECHNIK 41 ES Q Do need a support for my prime lenses zooming in and out and functionally become What about cine zooms variable primes We do have reports that the A Most cine and still primes will not need any newest SLR zooms will hold focus support Larger still primes and zooms throughout the range Make sure to test the typically special use telephoto lenses will individual lens before production need additional support All cine zooms will require the use of an external bridge plate Q Can use 16mm lenses system for support A No this is not possible The 16mm lenses project an image 10 4x7 4mm not half as Q What are the major differences between big as the 35mm image 18x24mm the using cine lenses and still lenses Mini35 is working with Strong vignetting will A As far as optical quality the SLR still lenses appear are on a par with cine primes The major You can only use 35mm cine and still difference is the ergonomic
18. ever f at the back of the platform to allow the spring loaded pad e to come in contact with the base of the camera Finish tightening the knob g at the bottom of the platform P S TECHNIK 17 32053539970 32053539970 Ead nar Follow the steps below to test the image once the Mini35 is attached to the camera Steps Instructions Explanatory Notes 1 Install a 35mm film lens in the mount 2 Turn on the camera in the fully manual The message CHECK THE LENS will be position displayed in the viewfinder for several seconds then the image should appear with the word LENS blinking If the image is too dark a Open the iris on the film lens b Openthe iris on the relay lens 3 Focus the 35mm film lens on an object The image should be sharp in the viewfinder and on the field monitor The Canon XL1 and XL1S will electronically recognize only lenses made by Canon to work with these cameras Accordingly you will see a lens warning light in the viewfinder when using the Mini35Digital Image converter This is normal and will have no effect on the footage you shoot With the XL1 camera you cannot eliminate the lens warning light from blinking in the viewfinder but it is possible to remove it from an external monitor using the ON SCREEN key of the remote control With the XL1S camera you can control the lens warning light via the EFV DISPLAY ON OFF key on the left side of the camera 18 P S TECHNIK
19. image should be sharp in the viewfinder 26 P S TECHNIK and on the field monitor DED u If the image does not appear as sharp as expected there is a back focus adjustment on the relay But before we change the setting of the back focus it is important to realize that the image photographed by the camera is generated on the focus screen inside the Mini35 This focus screen lowers the contrast of the image somewhat in a way similar to the effect of a low contrast filter This is desirable since it removes some of the electronic detail artifact typical in a DV image even though at a quick glance the image may appear less sharp than the one recorded by the unfiltered original lens Test if the back focus is properly adjusted Place the camera with the Mini35Digital image converter mounted with a 35mm lens in front of a high quality test definition chart such as the Putora 7A9 chart The iris on the relay should be fully open The film lens should be focused by eye to the point of best resolution highest number of circles visible on the Putora chart Without changing anything else close the iris of the relay a couple of stops The resolution should not visibly increase If it does the back focus of the relay needs to be adjusted Follow the steps below to adjust the relay back focus P S TECHNIK 27 zoo zoo Ead nar Follow the steps below to adjust the relay back focus Steps Instructions Explanatory Notes 1 Leave the
20. lled you will find it easier to start by sliding the camera support out of the way The camera support platform has a spring loaded pad in the center that adjusts for the height of the camera The knob with a lever f at the back of the camera platform locks the spring loaded pad in place By releasing that knob the spring will push the pad to its highest position making the mounting of the camera difficult P S TECHNIK 15 32053539970 32053539970 ES 5 Mount the relay lens now attached to the camera onto the Mini35Digital image converter Engage the relay into the back port of the Mini35 and secure it in place with the lock ring c 2 16 P S TECHNIK a Open the lock ring c b Line up the relay lens into the port holding the camera by its top handle Make sure the locating pin is fully engaged c Close the lock ring c clockwise to secure the relay lens Note Be sure the camera does not accidently disengage Attach the camera support Slide the camera support bracket under the camera and attach the knob g to the bottom of the camera Lock the lever f at the back of the camera Support and lock the screws at the bottom of the camera support ur m a The big knurled knob g through the camera platform has to line up with the 74 threaded hole on the camera bottom b Start engaging the thread of the knob in the thread of the camera but do not tighten it yet c Release the l
21. makorea com Singapore Thailand Malaysia Philipines Indonesia Transmarco H Warta Pte Ltd Email thwarta general transmarco234 com Sri Lanka Maclear Film Equipment Services Tel 9412 58 55 73 Email maclear slt lk Taiwan Viewpoint Image Assembling Tel 8862 23 03 78 99 Email vpia ms64 hinet net Technical Data Mini35Digital Camera Mount converter to camera Mini35Digital Lens Mount converter to lens Tuning for Shooting Sensor Length of Mini35Digital unit Weight Frame position Pro35Digital s Iris Diaphragm behind lens Current consumption Power supply Image Target Frequency Eccentric Canon XL1 S Canon XL1 Mount Back Focus Relay Lens 345 mm 2 85 kg 6 27 Ibs Sony DSR PD150 DCR VX1000 DCR VX2000 isl Screw Mount Screw Mount Mount by Choice Back Focus Camera Lens 345 mm 345 mm 3 0 kg 3 0 kg 6 6 Ibs 6 6 Ibs Upright Emulsion Side Up DED AWE Panasonic AG JVC HD10U Coming Soon Built in for Light Reduction No effect on depth of focus 300mA 7 2 V Variable speed 8 steps Adapter Battery connected via 2 pin cable P S TECHNIK 45 ZE ur num mmm zi Girar powered by P S Technik World Wide Technical Support P S Technik GmbH Email info pstechnik de Phone 49 89 45 09 82 30 North America ZGC Inc Email sales zgc com Phone 1 973 335 4460 printed January 04 46 P S TECHNIK
22. s inside the converter If the image is too dark a Open the iris on the film lens b Open the iris on the camera lens 3 Focus the 35mm film lens on an object The image should be sharp in the viewfinder 34 P S TECHNIK and on the field monitor DED XEW If the image does not appear as sharp as expected there is a back focus adjustment on the relay But before we change the setting of the back focus it is important to realize that the image photographed by the camera is generated on the focus screen inside the Mini35 This focus screen lowers the contrast of the image somewhat in a way similar to the effect of a low contrast filter This is desirable since it removes some of the electronic detail artifact typical in a DV image even though at a quick glance the image may appear less sharp than the one recorded by the unfiltered original lens Test if the back focus is properly adjusted Place the camera with the Mini35Digital image converter mounted with a 35mm lens in front of a high quality test definition chart such as the Putora 7A9 chart The iris on the relay should be fully opened The film lens should be focused by eye to the point of best resolution highest number of circles visible on the Putora chart Without changing anything else close the iris of the relay a couple of stops The resolution should not visibly increase If it does the back focus of the relay needs to be adjusted See the following steps to adjust the relay b
23. s of the lenses photography lenses Since they were not designed to capture moving images the focus and zoom Q Can I use Nikon AF lenses movements may not be as smooth as the A Yes The physical mount of the AF lenses is movement on a cine lens In addition older the same as the standard MF lenses and zoom lenses will not hold their focus while focus iris and zoom control can be set to 42 P S TECHNIK 9 manual There are reports that these lenses are not as smooth in their movement in manual mode as compared to the MF lenses but will otherwise function normally The Mini35 does not provide any type of electronic lens control Q Will the Mini35 control the iris of my Canon EF lenses A No The Mini35 does not provide any type of electronic lens control EF lenses are wide open by default which means there is no problem using them with the Mini35 you will simply have no way to stop down the lens for Depth of Field control Q Can use commercially available anamorphic adapters with the Mini35 ur m A No The Mini35 connects directly to the cameras and does not allow for the use of any of the prosumer anamorphic attachments There are two methods for shooting 16x9 The first is to shoot 4 3 composing for 16x9 and then masking in post The XL1S provides on screen guides to assist in this process The second is to use the in camera 16x9 feature To achieve a 2 4 1 scope look you are able to use anamorphic
24. tery Below minimum speed change bat Controls oscillating movement DED u Pos Description Comment L REMOTE 3 Pin Fisher Pin 1 GND input female socket Pin 2 N C i Pin 3 VTR 3 2 M INPUT 7 Pin Fischer Pin 1 not for LANC female socket connected cable Pin 2 VTR trigger Pin 3 Bat Pin 4 U Bat ex Pin 5 not connected 5 Pin 6 Bat Pin 7 RET N Control LED RUN GREEN gt Good speed control LOW BAT RED low power gt Acceptable speed Blinking light gt Below minimum speed P S TECHNIK 11 ZE ur Power Connection Connect the cable from the battery plate with the battery input F and load battery in the plate The Connecting Kit uses the same battery type as the camera LANC amp Remote Control with the Mini35Digital The Mini35 can also be controlled via a remote control unit Use the LANC cable to connect the Mini35 via the INPUT connection M with the camera Then connect the Mini35 via the REMOTE connection L with the remote control unit 7 pin LANC Cable Red connector Canon amp Sony Black connector Panasonic 12 P S TECHNIK 9 Canon XL1 XL1S Sony DSR PD150 DCR VX1000 DCR VX2000 The Mini35 can now be controlled e Independent amp manually by the Mini35 RUN button or e Both manually via the camera START button or e Together via a Remote Control System Panasonic AG DVX100 The camera has no LANC interface and can only receive commands
25. tery mount aim for out of focus objects in both the specific to the brand of camera so no new foreground and background batteries or chargers are needed simply the batteries you already have for your system Q How can avoid having the grain of the one for the camera and one for the projection glass showing up on the tape Mini35Digital A Don t stop the taking lens down above 4 5 6 Regulate the light as much as possible Q What will the image look like as compared to with the relay lens only XL1 s version a digital video look Use neutral density filters when there is too A A textbook perfect digital video image is much light uniformly sharp background and foreground The professional 35mm motion Q Are there differences between the Canon picture film look is sharp but less starkly XL1 and XL1S when using the Mini35Digital so Capturing the image in 35mm format image converter with a 35mm lens also allows you to P S TECHNIK 39 ag Digital A With the XL1S you can use the slow shutter without Canon lenses Also the XL1S chip is more sensitive to light an advantage when using the Mini35Digital image converter Q Do I need any additional editing equipment A No The Mini35 does not affect the format of the camera The images are still being recorded in the 1 3 MiniDV format for use in your current post chain Q How much light is lost A In general 1 Stop Q Where can get more information on the
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