Beaulieu R16 Automatic Instruction Manual
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1. ow 16 Automatic wt 11 12 13 Battery Camera power socket Handgrip for battery Master control switch Release button with cable release socket Camera power supply and safety switch Footage counter Frame counter Frame counter zero reset knob Single frame release Sync pulse generator socket Turret locking catch Remote control release socket 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Viewfinder correction adjustement eyesight Filming speed control knob Filming speed indicator window tachometer Speed range converter switch 24 25 f p s 2 64 f p s Film sensitivity filming speed adjus tement for light meter Reglomatic automatic diaphragm control Reglomatic cut out switch Diaphragm setting ring Focal length adjustment ring Focussing ring Wrist strap fixing nut PRELIMINARY DESCRIPTION 90 9 mp olo 5 xx ae ck 2 3 54 9e gro fe IN gt amp B tteryua ee awa Re n Wis ear RH 7 Camera power socket 8 Handgrip with built in battery 9 Master control switeh s s sime copo wis ty 9 Release button with cable release socket 9 Camera power supply and safety switch 10 Footage counter acseowasuckcsobciii bcivismPTEGN 10 Frama COUNTED usse eme 102. the camera is ready for reverse filming at Control battery tension can be checked providing the camera power supply switch is depressed i e on 5 Release button and cable release socket The release button has two positions 3 pushed this sets the film running pushed in and button turned clockwise through 90 this posi tion allows continuous filming When the button is released the camera automatically stops with the image visible in the view finder i e shutter closed In the centre of the button is a threaded socket for fitting the cable release 6 Camera power supply and safety switch This switch has three position 4 Off position no power reaches the camera button out position when the handgrip is held the switch is depressed anc the camera is ready to operate Continuous position the switch is depressed and turned clock wise through 90 with a coin This position is only used when the camera is mounted on a tripod for remote control filming and for single frame filming Never leave the switch in this position for the baitery would be flat within 6 hours The camera s operation is nevertheless controlled by the master switch and the release button 7 Footage counter Tlie footage counter shows in meters on the upper scale and in feet on the lower scale the length of film already exposed This counter automati
3. Frame counter zero reset knob 10 Single frame release xis ses osmoscsuscestet eimi 10 Sync pulse generator 11 Turret locking Cath eses eee estere eere gH 11 Remote control release socket 11 Viewfinder eyesight correction adjustment 11 Filming speed control knob ms 11 Filming speed indicator window tachometer 11 Speed range converter switch 24 25 f p s 2 64 f p s 12 Film sensitivity filming speed adjustment for light meter 12 Reglomatic automatic diaphragm control 12 Reglorn tic cut out Switch seme im ra Rs 12 Diaphragm setting ring 13 BEFORE FILMING Qo Sh um Js PO Battery charge checke iic rp i xz 13 Loading the Gamera i es cce i 13 How to hold the camera 15 Adjusting the viewfinder 15 Choice of filming speeeeee mus 16 Adjusting exposure control filming speed film sensitivity 17 The automatic diaphragm use 18 Manual aperture setting 19 Tutret type ciu ds 5 ase n RI eee ees 19 Framing and focusing s ceci etes ook y 20 Unloading the 21 SPECIAL APPLICATIONS OS 25 24s p Use on atipedi isse emt ku rice 21 OVES as
4. Release the fork which should return to its position above the upper side of the spool 18 Run a few inches of film to make certain that everything is in order that the loops remain at the right length and that the feed sprockets teeth are properly engaged g Replace the camera side plate setting the locking catch to f closed The camera side plate can in fact only be locked in place if the gate pressure plate has been properly positioned h The film can be run until the red area of the footage counter showing that all the leader has run through the gate coincides with the vertical hairline 14 3 How to hold the camera When using a battery handgrip the photograph opposite 19 shows how the camera should be held Using this grip the camera power supply and safety switch is held in the depressed or on position by the thumb This means that the camera has power available and is ready to film For forward filming all you now have to do is to press on the release button the master switch being in the Normal position IMPORTANT In no case should the camera be stopped by first releasing the camera power supply switch for this interrupts the electric circuit and the shutter may stop in any position this might lead to fogged frames whereas if the release button is first released the camera stops with its shutter closed thus avoiding any risk of fogging The camera power supply switch can then be release
5. and sound it is vital that you should film at 24 or 25 f p s according to local mains frequencies 24 f p s with 60 cycle supply 25 f p s with 50 cycle Set the filming speed converter switch in the right hand position 24 25 f p s Set the master switch to normal Depress the release button Turn the filming speed control knob until the tachometer needle lies strictly on the appropriate dot on the upper scale 16 The left hand dot green indicates 24 f p s that on the right red 25 f p s NOTE Never let the camera run empty at speeds in excess of 32 f ps The tachometer dial has no marks corresponding to 2 or 4 Tato These speeds extreme slowness makes this check superfluous Table of exposure times for different filming speeds Filming speed Exposure time in fractions in f p s of a second 2 waeyscutes uea ue 1 5 Qo sisssmiscridis 1 10 O oe ans ast 1 20 J 1 40 24 25 1 62 SA 1 80 mM 42185 1 120 04 1 160 6 Adjusting exposure control filming speed film sensitivity Bring the chosen filming speed opposite the film s A S A rating in the photograph opposite 21 the Speed chosen was 25 f p s and the film s sensitivity 100 A S A It is always possible to set a film sensitivity lying between those marked The interval between two successive degrees of sensitivity corres
6. have to bring the 25 f p s mark half way between the 50 and 100 A S A marks 22 7 The automatic diaphragm and its use a Check that the Reglomatic cut out switch is set to auto b Switch on the camera power supply To achieve proper exposure the needle visible in the viewfinder must remain on the vertical axis of the crosshairs Outside the tolerance zone see diagram opposite 23 lighting conditions are unsuitable for filming 18 If the needle lies to the right of this zone there is not enough light therefore if the subject allows it use a slower filming speed If the needle lies to the left the light is too strong and a neutral grey filter should be used in front of the lens or a higher filming speed adopted The automatic camera can be fitted with the following lenses Ang nieux 17 68 mm zoom f 2 2 24 Ang nieux 12 5 75 mm zoom f 2 2 25 Ang nieux 12 120 mm zoom f 2 2 26 Although these lenses are interchangeable they have to be specially adjusted for each camera CAUTION The automatic camera will take most 16 mm cine lenses with C mounts and still camera lenses the rear diameter of whose lens mount does not exceed 50 mm in the first GO mm Under such conditions the camera can only be used in a semi automatic capacity t will also take extension tubes and microscope adapter rings 8 Manual aperture setting Whether using semi automatic camera single lens or turret ty
7. the unperforated side of the 16 mm film in this case use single perforation 16 mm film in your BEAULIEU R16 Only specialized laboratories are equipped to make prints with an optical or a magnetic sound track Using this process picture and sound will be on the same film which can be projected with an appropriate sound projector 7 Using the camera at very low temperatures The BEAULIEU R16 camera will operate at temperature between 30 C 22 F and 65 C 150 But at temperatures below 0 C 32 F it is recommended that the battery should be protected from the cold for instance by carrying it in your pocket For this purpose the independent charging container see next chapter should be connected to the camera by means of 3 3 cord In this case either use an extra battery or replace the handgrip battery with a dummy battery pack screwed into the handgrip socket 36 NCTE Under these conditions the camera power supply switch will be cut out of the circuit so do not forget to set the master switch back to Stop between sequences 26 BILL IE XE 7 THE ACCESSORIES AND THEIR USES 1 Charging the batteries from a wall socket One of three types of charger should always be used for charging the batteries from the wall socket 50 milliamp charger for the 500 milliamp battery 90 milliamp charger for the 1000 milliamp baterry trickle charger which can be used for all a
8. aining screws Feed roller for film 100 ft counter discon necting mechanism retaining screws should only be loosely tightened Hold the camera in your hands Rest the 200 ft magazine against your forehead Adjust its position by tilting Finally tighten the two retaining screws 43 c Loading the magazine and the camera Loading should be carried out in the shade 1 Open the magazine and the camera side plates 2 When filming with a 200 ft magazine the camera s footage counter cannot be used and must be disconnected by swinging the counter feeler arm away from the take up reel and locking it out of the way with the small pin marked which fits into the hole marked Y 42 3 Put the feed roller supplied with the 200 ft magazine on the upper spindle of the camera 43 This roller will prevent the film from rubbing against itselt 44 4 Place the 200 ft feed spool on its spindle pressing it firmly home on the square section part The film must feed out of the top 44 5 Thread the film leader between the two feed rollers of the magazine and introduce it into the camera unrolling about 18 of film 6 Thread the film through the upper feed sprocket and film guide as indicated in the previous section entitled Loading the camera 45 NOTE Once the film is half threaded between the upper feed sprocket 45 and film guide it will be easily positioned by pressing gently on it runnin
9. amera cover plate before using 100 ft rolls 33 MAINTENANCE i Lenses Lens surfaces must be kept perfectly clean External surfaces should be wiped with a clean very fine and lint free cloth Never damp the cloth After filming replace the lens cap 2 Film gate Clean the gate frequently every 3 or 4 reels with the small brush sup plied with the camera Once the feed spindle is removed the pressure plate can be pulled back sufficiently to allow easy access Feed spro ckets can similarly be cleaned by pulling out the feed guides 3 Reflex viewing system The mirror and focussing screen can be reached through the film gate Remove the lens the mirror appears Using the hand blower remove any specks of dust which may adhere to the mirror but never try to rub it clean 4 Lubrication Generally speaking lubrication is unnecessary but every 3 years or so the camera should be put into the hands of a BEAULIEU dealer for normal general overhaul NOTE the serial number of the camera which should be mentioned in all correspondance with the BEAULIEU dealer will be found either beneath the camera on unlocking the handgrip or inside the camera by the side of the gate 34 ELECTRICAL DATA Current and voltage the camera s consumption is obviously dependent on filming speed It lies between 400 mA at 2 f p s and 900 mA at 64 f p s Normal supply voltage 7 2 volts up to 8 V without danger T
10. cally returns to zero on loading the camera 5 8 and 9 Frame counter and zero reset knob The frame counter is graduated from O to 100 A milled knob is provided for zero reset 6 7 10 Single frame release Single frame filming is performed by means of a cable release screwed into the single frame release socket each time you wish to expose a frame depress the cable release button with master switch set to normal and handgrip power supply switch on 2 10 11 Sync pulse generator socket This allows a 50 cycle 25 f p s or 60 cycle 24 f p s sync pulse gene rator to be fitted for lip sync double system sound filming 12 Turret locking catch This catch is found on all the cameras but is only used on the three lens turret model 13 Remote contro socket This socket takes a remote cable release 14 Viewfinder eyesight correction adjustment The eyepiece can be set so as to be perfectly adapted to the operator s eyesight 15 Filming speed control knob Sete the camera to the desired filming speed 8 16 Filming speed indicator window tachometer Its needle provides a visual check on the graduated scale of precise filming speed the line of sight must be strictly perpendicular to the dial The two upper dots give 24 green dot and 25 f p s red dot for syn chronous filming when the filming speed range switch is set to 24 25 f p s This tachometer allows high accuracy speed setting whe
11. camera is powered by two types of nickel cadmium batteries the 500 milliamp battery which allow you to shoot seven 100 ft films on a full charge and the 1 000 milliamp battery which will give power for sixteen 100 ft films at 24 25 f p s 1 7 Number of 100 ft reels which can be exposed according to battery type and filming speed Type of Number of 100 ft reels battery at 2 at 24 25 tps at 64 f p s 500 milliamp 1 7 14 1000 milliamp 2 16 32 if 200 ft reels are used divide the above figures by 2 Filming times will vary according to reel length and filming speed 200 ft reels Current consumption drops by about 50 between maximum and mini mum filming speeds But on account of the increase in running time the number of reels exposed at 2 f p s is less than at 64 f p s 2 Camera power input socket This connects the power supply to the camera whether the batteries are housed in the camera handgrip or external to the camera 8 3 Handgrip with built in battery This handgrip will take two types of batteries 500 and 1000 milliamp with a screw in connection It comprises the camera power supply and safety switch Other batteries are available for special applications 4 Mlaster control switch The master switch has four positions 2 at Stop the camera is switched off at Normal the camera is ready for forward filming at Retour
12. d This power supply switch also acts as a safety device In the Off position i e when no pressure is applied the camera s power supply is cut off 4 Adjusting the viewfinder a Bring the zoom system to the wide angle position b Set the focussing ring to infinity c Set the Reglomatic switch to semi d Set the diaphragm to maximum aperture e View a distant point and turn the eyepiece s milled ring until the subject is perfectly sharp The viewfinder is then adjusted to your eyesight An operator usually wearing glasses can take them off for comfort s sake and do all his focussing with the naked eye once the eyepiece is adjusted to his own eyesight withing limits of 2 to 2 diopters 20 15 5 Choice of filming speed With the BEAULIEU R16 camera you can film at any speed between 2 and 64 f p s Normal use Set the speed range converter switch to the left hand position 2 to 64 f p s Set the masterswitch to normal Depress the release button Turn the filming speed contro knob until the tachometer needle stops on the selected speed This can be done using the trailer alone Speeds corresponding to the dots on the lower part of the filming speed dial reading from left to right are as follows 1st point 2nd point 3rd point red 4rth point 5th point 6th point red Synchronous sound filming To ensure perfect synchronization between picture
13. fore fitting the camera on the tripod do not forget to set the camera power supply switch to continuous i e switch depressed and rotated through 90 clockwise with a coin After use do not forget to release the switch 2 Filming in reverse Set the master switch to the Retour position Reverse filming has a dual purpose filming in reverse for special effects Rewinding to obtain double exposures or in order to change emul sions while shooting Except when reverse motion fi ming is required the lens be capped before operating 21 29 By looking at the footage counter and the frame counter the length of film rewound is easily checked NOTE Reverse can be used at any filming speed but cannot be used with the 200 ft magazine 3 Single frame filming This is for cartoon or puppet animation or for time lapse cinematogra phy Under these circumstances the camera must be operated on an appropriate tripod or stand using a cable release screwed into the special socket 30 Frame exposure time are then as follows 2 frames per second 1 5 second 4 frames per second 1 10 second 8 frames per second 1 20 second 16 frames per second 1 40 second 25 frames per second 1 62 second 32 48 and 64 frames per second 1 80 second CAUTION When single frame filming is involved never put the release cable in the continuous filming position Similarly never attempt single frame filming when
14. g the camera mechanism at the same time 32 7 Lock the footage counter feeler arm by pushing it to the left 46 It fits into the central spindle to allow loading and automatically comes back into position on closing the magazine The footage counter on the back of the magazine shows the footage still to be used 8 Thread the end of the film into the magazine once more passing it to the right of film guide roller and between the two rollers of the magazine 47 Remove the take up reel from its spindle Feed the leader into the reel hub slot and take up 3 or 4 turns rounds the hub as shown by the arrow making sure that the end has remained in the slot 9 Before replacing camera and magazine side plates run the camera for a few seconds to make certain everything is running correctly d Mlagazine base plug The black rubber plug supplied with the 200 ft magazine makes it possible to prepare a second magazine beforehand This system allows consi derable gain of time when changing magazines for loading is simplified all you have to do is to place the magazine on the camera with its plug in place then to remove the plug and to thread the film 48 When the magazine is not in use the rubber plug supplied with the magazine should be replaced to keep out dust or foreign particles NOTE The 200 ft magazine does not allow filming in reverse or rewind ing After using the 200 ft magazine do not forget to replace the c
15. he camera circuit is so designed that it calls for a very smooth DC supply for perfect operation For this reason if the camera is to be run off a AC wall socket we recommend that only the authorized AC DC converter be used This unit is available on a special order basis IMPORTANT Owing to the high precision mechanism and circuitry of this camera only authorized BEAULIEU power supplies should be utilized Use of any other power supply might result in severe damage to electronic components Generally any use of unauthorized accessories or attachments is liable to void your warranty The Manufacturers reserve the right to make any modifications to the camera described in this instructions manual 35
16. in ccc anv aad ates eat ad 21 Single frame sie mmm 22 Remote control filming 22 a Mechanical remote control b Remote control by electric Remote control by radio ioi mius Micro and macrophotography 23 Sound synalironizatioh aes mess emm heim 24 Using the camera at very low temperatures 25 THE ACCESSORIES AND THEIR USES 1 Charging the batteries from a wall socket 28 2 Charging the batteries from a DC source 28 3 Use of the 200 ft magazine 5 30 MAINTENANCE T DOMES Sew en pc e px dt C odi 34 2 FAM Gate eeaseisre ete morem na eerte 34 3 Reflex viewing Systemi scars ei weames sivi 34 AL L ubYitedtloN wst Gowen v oT ree s avs 34 ELECTRICAL DATA These instructions are intented for the R16 Automatic Model B camera but are perfectly suitable for the R16 B Reflex Control Semi Automatic single lens or turret type cameras special paragraphs applying exclusively to the types are included To achieve the best results you should make yourself perfectly familiar with the camera s characteristics and with the possibilities offered by its various features This is why we suggest that you should first get acquainted with your camera DESCRIPTION 1 Battery The R 16
17. in reverse The two operations attempted simultaneously might jam the mechanism or overload the electric circuits I 4 Remote control filming This facility which exists with the BEAULIEU camera will be appreciated by all concerned with making films calling for unobtrusive filming animal wild life children at play and so on or involving a certain danger big game motor races acrobatics scientific experiments with an unpredictable outcome etc 22 Set the camera power supply switch to on and do not forget to cap the viewfinder eyepiece a Mechanical remote control In this case remote control is achieved by means of a long cable release or better with a pneumatic or electro magnetic system operating a short cable release fitted to the appropriate socket b Remote control by electric lead Plug into the jack socket 31 Set the release button to continuous c Remote pontrol by radio All radio control sending and receiving sets are suitable a single channel is enough Connect the receiver jack plug to the camera s special socket Set the release button to continuous Control camera operation by means of the transmitter set The maximum effective distance is dependent on the radio equipment s power Trials should be carried out before attempting to film IMPORTANT NOTE Using line or radio remote control the camera may stop with the shutter either open or shut owing to the automatic cl
18. is available to avoid any risk of warping 29 Single lens R16 cameras are usually fitted with a zoom lens Both single lens and turret type model B cameras can be converted to auto matic providing the lenses designed for this purpose are used 10 Framing and focusing We assume that the viewfinder has been adapted to the operator s eyesight This being so the subject to be filmed must be sharp on the focussing screen To achieve this the lens focussing ring must be turned until the subject comes into pin point focus This adjustment should whenever possible be made with the diaphragm at maximum aperture If the camera is fitted with a zoom lens this adjustment should be made with the zoom set to telephoto 20 11 Unloading the camera As soon as the letter F appears in the footage counter window the usable portion of the film has been exposed Run the camera until the letter F has moved right across the window Open the camera Using the motor finish winding the film on to the take up spool until it is free from the feed mechanism Never pull on the film if it is still retained by the sprockets otherwise you might tear it or cause film frag ments to fall into the mechanism n order to unload unfinished film e g to change emulsion speeds open the pressure plate and remove the film guide hold it by both ends and pull upwards to replace press home until secure SPECIAL APPLICATIONS 1 Use on a tripod Be
19. n using a sync pulse generator for sound filming With the switch in the 2 64 f p s position the lower scale indicates speeds between 8 and 64 f p s 9 11 17 Speed range converter switch 24 25 f p s or 2 64 f p s When switched to the left the available speed range is from 2 to 64 f p s When switched to the right its purpose is to give a perfectly accurate definition of speeds of 24 or 25 f p s This is of course essential for synchronous sound filming 10 N B The converter switch should as far as possible only be manipulated when the camera is not operating 18 Film sensitivity filming speed adjustment poten tiometer This knob makes it possible to set filming speed according to the sensi tivity of the emulsion of the film loaded This preliminary setting connec ted with the light metering system ensures standardized exposure 11 19 Automatic diaphragm control Reglomatic This device ensures automatic diaphragm control according to the amount of light falling on the cell through the reflex viewing system Automatic adjustment lenses are removable 20 Reglomatic cut out switch This is a two position switch In the auto position the diaphragm is automatically controlled and thus adjusts the amount of light transmitted through the lens 12 In the semi position the automatic system is cut out and the dia phragm must be set manually according to the cell s indications needle in the
20. ng the diaphragm setting ring and in the other by regulating the microscope s light source 6 Sound synchronization The BEAULIEU camera is fitted with a 1 rev per frame drive shaft 34 to which may be adapted a sync pulse generator 35 allowing double system sound synchronization with appropriate recording and projecting systems The sync pulse generator gives a 60 cycle pulse at 24 f p s or a 50 cycle pulse at 25 f p s The sync pulse generator is screwed into the side of the camera and a lead feeds the signal to a tape recorder with a signal recording head NAGRA Uher 1000 EMI 4 etc The signal gene rator records on the tape a signal acting as an invisible perforation essential for sound picture synchronization Later when editing the recording thus obtained on unperforated tape will be transferred to 16 mm perforated tape From this tape two synchro nization methods can according to the type of projector to be used be adopted 24 Double band projectors usually reserved for professional use Synchronization and editing of the film and of the magnetic tape are performed on an editing bench with an electronic synchronizer Once synchronized film and tape can be simultaneously put through a double band projector the film providing the picture and the tape the sound 16 mm optical or magnetic sound projectors In this case the perforated tape sound is transferred by an optical or a magnetic process to
21. osing circuit s being cut off Moreover however speedily the Reglo matic system may react a few frames are necessary at the beginning of each sequence for it to adapt to true lighting conditions Do not forget that since the camera power supply remains on the battery is continually being discharged Under normal filming conditions or with a mechanical remote control system the camera stops shutter closed 5 Micro and macrophotography The BEAULIEU cameras reflex viewfinder is of the greatest value for this type of filming allowing as it does precise focussing appreciation 23 of field depth and framing For macrophotography a set of 5 exten sion tubes ranging in length from 5 to 50 mm 0 2 to 2 approx is available They are mounted between lens and camera according to the reproduction ratios desired 32 For microphotography an auxiliary ring mount is fitted between the microscope eyepiece and the camera the lens having been removed According to the magnification required one or more of the extension tubes should be fitted between microscope and camera 33 Focussing is carried out directly on the camera focussing screen For these uses the built in light meter cell offers an enormous advantage for there is no need to calculate the correction to be applied to diaphragm aperture As for all other uses all you need do is to bring the needle over the crosshairs in the view finder in the first case by adjusti
22. pe or a fully automatic one all you have to do to set the diaphragm by hand is to aim at the subject and to bring the needle visible in the viewfinder within the tolerance limits by operating the diaphragm setting ring The cell lying behind the lens no special corrections are required when using extension tubes or filters 9 Turret type cameras BEAULIEU 16 mm cameras can be fitted with a 3 lens turret To change the lenses position all you need do is to depress the turret 19 27 28 locking catch thus freeing it 27 To swivel the turret either clockwise or antichlockwise use the three knobs fitted between the lenses to avoid any risk of modifying their settings Once the catch has clicked into place the lens chosen for filming is properly aligned upper position 28 The lenses most usually used to meet all needs are a normal lens of 25 mm focal length a wide angle lens of 10 mm focal length a telephoto lens of 75 mm focal length All standard lenses with a standard C mount and a film plane distance of 17 52 mm can be fitted on the turret providing the rear portion of the thread when drawn in to a maximum i e when focussed on infinity does not exceed 3 8 mm 0 1496 ins The turret type camera can also be fitted with a zoom lens or with very long focus telephoto lenses On account of their weight the turret should be locked For exceptionally heavy lenses a turret reinforcing plate
23. ponds to the ratio between two successive apertures Intervals in the sensi tivity scale from one mark to the next are equal Should you for exam ple wish to set a sensitivity of 150 A S A all you need do is to set the filming speed mark half way between 100 and 200 A S A 17 There is a mathematical relationship between emulsion speed and shutter speed the latter being dependent on filming speed Thus filming at 16 f p s with 50 A S A film corresponds to filming at 32 f p s with 100 A S A film or at 8 f p s with 25 A S A film and exposure times will be identical CAUTION When filming under conditions of exceptionajly poor lighting at very slow speeds 2 or 4 f p s it is essential to use an inde pedent highly sensitive light meter if the film used has a rating of under 20 A S A Thus for filming speeds slower than 8 f p s it is necessary to use the semi setting The filming speed film speed system is adjusted to give perfect results under normal lighting conditions In case of special lighting conditions against the light glare snow or seascapes or of desired special effects this adjustment can be adapted In order to obtain longer expo sure all you need do is set a lower film sensitivity Conversely in order to achieve underexposure you must set a higher film rating For example at a filming speed of 25 f p s with a 100 A S A film in order to increase exposure by half an aperture you only
24. rk 16 see use of this fork when using a 200 ft magazine p 00 Open the film gate b Unwind about 10 of the film leader Place the feed reel on the feed spindle fitting it snugly on to the square arbor The film must wind out from the bottom in the direction shown by the arrow c Insert the film between the upper feed spindle and the feed guide Film perforations should automatically be positioned on the correspond ing spindle teeth To ensure this thread the film in pressing the edge gently down and simultaneously switching the camera on 17 Check that perforaiions are well meshed with the feed sprocket s teeth by gently pulling on the film Thread the film with the appropriate loops as shown on the film feed path on the plate and fit it into the gate Close the gate pressure plate if the film is properly positioned the pressure plate should on resuming its position ensure perfect contact with the ga te This should be checked by gently moving the filmin the normal forward direction The claw should then be positioned so as to fit into a perforation d After setting aside a sufficient length of film to make up the loop required after the gate thread the film between the lower feed sprocket and guide and proceed as in c above to ensure proper seating Thread the leader end into the hub of the take up spool and take up 3 or 4 turns f Lift the footage counter zero reset fork Replace the take up spool onits spindle
25. ses also charging is carried out through two special types of DC DC chargers 50 mA and 90 mA Screw the battery on to the charging container or the handgrip as before Connect the charger lead to the charger Connect the crocodile clips to the battery terminals no attention need be paid to polarity Charging time about 15 hours In order to keep your batteries in good shape you should charge them about once a month when they are not in use Never hesitate to charge your batteries after filming even if they are not flat This will keep them up to full power 3 Use of the 200 ft magazine a Preliminary technical instructions The torque motor built into the magazine is driven by the camera battery Camera and magazine are connected by pressure contacts b Fitting the magazine to the camera 1 Undo the two camera cover plate retaining screws and remove the cover plate 2 Replace the cover plate by the magazine and loosely screw the two knurled magazine retaining screws 40 CAUTION The magazine side plate must be on the same side as that of the camera 3 In order to allow filming in perfect comfort the 200 ft magazine can be tilted forwards or backwards 41 It can thus be locked in the most suitable position To do this the two magazine 30 Feed spool Take up spool with Au tomatic Torque Motor Feeler arm for footage counter Electrical contacts for tor que motor Magazine ret
26. vailable batteries NOTE Never charge a 500 mA battery with a 90 mA charger a Charging a battery on the camera 37 Check that the charger is set to the right voltage 110 220 V AC This setting is not critical to within 30 volts Disconnect the handgrip lead from the power socket Plug the lead into the charger Set the camera power supply switch to the continuous position 1 4 turn clockwise using a coin Plug the charger lead into the wall socket The charger s pilot lamp must light up for charging to take place Normal charging time is indicated on the back of the chargers about 15 hours There is no risk of damaging the battery if 25 hours are not exceeded b Charging a battery away from the camera 38 Check that the charger is set to the right voltage 110 220 V AC Unscrew the battery to be charged from the handgrip and screw it on to the BEAULIEU independent charging container Connect the charger out put lead to the container Plug the charger lead into the wall socket The charger s pilot lamp must light up for charging to take place 2 Charging the battery from a DC source Car batteries etc The batteries can be charged from various types of 12 V batteries car boat aircraft etc 39 28 Independant charging container Charger out put lead Charger out put lead on the battery Charger lead S0mA SemiProf In such ca
27. viewfinder 13 12 oe 21 Diaphragm setting ring Inthe auto position this ring is positioned by a micro motor controlled by a transistorized system which translates the light variations recorded by the reflex cell In the semi position it must be controlled manually according to the reflex cell s indications variations in light can be checked from the needle visible in the viewfinder BEFORE FILMING 1 Battery charge check Before you start filming it is a wise precaution to check battery charge The voltmeter being built in with the camera this is easy a Set the master switch to Control 14 b Make sure the filming speed converter switch is on 2 64 f p s 15 c Simultaneously depress the camera power supply switch and the release button The tachometer needle must swing into the red zone and stay there wait for about 30 seconds If it drops into the white zone power supply is deficient The battery therefore needs charging see paragraph 1 in the chapter on the use of accessories d f the battery is adequately charged set the master switch back to normal or to stop if you do not want to film immediately 2 Loading the camera The camera should be loaded in the shade a Open the camera side plate by turning the catch as shown by the arrow Remove the take up reel delivered with the camera being 13 17 careful to push the footage counter zero reset fo
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