Beaulieu 4008 ZM Instruction Manual
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1. Macro Stage Electrical SPECHICAUONS oe os iss eee m om Romae feng hs hee e et eos A few useful hints 7 28 29 30 31 33 36 36 40 44 45 46 Although these instructions for use are primarily designed for the 4008 ZM camera they are perfectly valid for the 4008 S the only difference between these two cameras being on the latter the absence of the electric zooming device and of the automatic macro cinematography control To be sure of getting the best results from your Beaulieu camera it is recommended that you should be perfectly familiar with its specifications and the possibilities of each of its component systems This is why we suggest that you should first get to know the camera from A to Z PRELIMINARY DESCRIPTIONS A Batteries The camera is powered by a nickel cadmium battery The superio rity of nickel cadmium batteries lies chiefly in their delivering a constant e m f with little or no maintenance and in an extraordina rily long service life Fully charged they will power the camera for about 7 to 10 films at 18 fps between 10 and 50 C 50 and 1229F about two films at 18 fps at 10 C 14 F B Battery charging socket This socket is intended to take the plug of the charger supplied with the camera or that of the special DC charging unit when the batteries periodically have to be charged 2 C Master Switch This has2. Z GO m m yo u gt rn Re summary PRELIMINARY DESCRIPTIONS page Batey unerkannt Battery charging SOCK6E 2 22 osos rs mE RETE ren EA URN Master switch o 0 205 5 sec tr mr IRR seni man cease need SEI Three position power supply switch 10 Release button and cable release socket 11 Emulsion speed setting system 2 osse c a rana 11 Filming Speed Selector usw we 40 rennen 12 Frame COUNTOr u 08 4 50 eme nAn Eod a 12 Footags Counter i zn ke nin is AAA 12 Focussing screen retracting knob eese e hh nn 12 Automatic diaphragm control system Reglomatic Beaulieu Patent 13 Manual diaphragmesetting ring Asa i e rx IRR 13 FOCUSSING TING easceosdisuec Ree pe ER Se ini steps 14 lt C XA o DO vo Oo z N lt x x Electric zoom 4008 ZM Electric zoom control contacts 4008 ZM Manual zoom control ring Electric zooming speed adjustment ring 4008 ZM Remote control socket Single frame release socket Variablevshutter setting knob ser 2 00 rr IR eens sous Macrocinematography control 4008 ZM Automatic maximum aperture setting ring and telephoto lens adjustment 4008 ZM Viewfinder Viewfinder eyepiece focussing ring Artificial light f
3. 25 fps 1 87 sec 4 fps 1 15 sec 36 fps 1 87 sec 8 fps 1 30 sec 50 fps 1 87 sec 18 fps 1 65 sec 70 fps 1 87 sec with the shutter half open divide the above exposure times by two example 1 130 sec at 18 fps Caution Never lock the flexible cable release in the continuous position for single frame filming Pressure time on the cable release should be as short as possible 27 4 Use of the variable shutter The variable shutter is controlled by means of the lever located on top of the camera body It works from rear to front to close the shutter slot 38 and from front to rear to open it 39 It can be locked at half pitch i e allowing half the normal light through To achieve this result push forward until the closed position is reached then pull backwards and upwards until the lever clicks into place Fades make it possible to finish a scene or a shot by gradually darkening the pictures until complete darkness is reached or on the contrary to start a scene in complete darkness and gradually to lighten until a normal lighting intensity is reached t is generally preferable that fades should be filmed with the camera on a tripod so that no attention has to be paid to framing and the lever can be very regularly actuated in the desired time according to the effect required average time 4 secs or 72 frames under normal filming conditions 5 Use of remote control This p
4. 851 268 or over It can be recharged from the wall socket by means of the charger unit supplied with every camera Procedure a place the voltage control on 110 or 220 V according to supply b place the power switch in position A ou B C connect the charger plug with the camera jack socket d plug the charger into the wall socket AC mains only The superiority of nickel cadmium batteries essentially lies in the fact that they deliver a constant voltage call for little or no mainte nance and have a practically unlimited life When fully charged they will power the camera for about 7 to 10 films at 18 fps between 10 and 50 C 50 122 F about 2 films at 18 fps at 10 C 14 F TABLE OF NORMAL CHARGING TIMES After shooting Charging time required 2 films 4 hours 4 films 7 hours 6 films 9 hours 8 films 11 hours 10 films 14 hours 33 There is no danger of overcharging the battery in under 5 days After a rest period of 1 or 2 months charge for 20 hours EXCEPTIONAL CHARGE Immediately after the camera s purchase or when the batteries have not been charged for several months it is very beneficial to retrain them for normal use in the following manner charge them for 24 hours Then let the camera run empty for about 10 minutes Then charge again for 12 hours This method is preferable to using a long consecutive charging period to put batteries left dormant and inadequately charged bac
5. Infini Normal 100 mm 28 x 21 45 mm Infini Normal 120 mm 29 X 21 8 48 mm Infini Normal SS M AL IMPORTANT After filming Macro sequences do not forget to return the Macro slide to its initial position Note It is also possible to obtain soft focus fade ins or fade outs by lowering or raising the Macro slide while filming 2 Microcinemotagraphy For microcinematographic uses Beaulieu has designed a special set of connecting rings and extension tubes to be used according to the magnification ratios desired The camera once its normal lens 26 has been removed is directly fitted to the microscope eyepiece by means of these connecting rings and extension tubes For prefe rence focussing is done on a virtual image For this type of work the built in photocell proves a tremendous advantage for as in all other cases all that has to be done is to bring the viewfinder needle opposite its mark by acting on the one hand on filming speed and on the other on the microscope s light source 3 Single frame filming Frame by frame filming is essential if one wishes to shoot animated cartoon or puppet scenes and also to record slow development phenomena This type of filming cannot be effected otherwise than on a tripod in Manuel position using a flexible cable release power switch in the continuous position C 37 Under these conditions frame exposure times are a follows 2 fps 1 7 sec
6. it possible to analyse very slow movements Example a watch filmed at two fps will on projecting the film give a quite extraordinary effect the seconds hand completing a revolution 19 i e one minute in just over six seconds If projection is continued for one minute the minutes hand will move through nine minutes on the watch dial In order to film at speeds slower than eight fps the camera has to be put on a tripod and the Manuel position on the master switch has to be used The filming speed of 25 fps is preferable to that of 18 fps when taking panning shots of landscapes or monuments with vertical columns for jerkiness is thus reduced it is also most useful for shots intended for sound track accompaniment The 4008 ZM and 4008 S cameras offer the use of all intermediate speeds between 2 and 70 fps DO NOT FORGET Never use the camera without film at more than 24 frames sec TABLE OF EXPOSURE TIMES DURING NORMAL FILMING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS 2f p s 1 7 second 4f ps 1 15 second 8 fps 1 30 second 18 fps 1 65 second 25 fps 1 87 second 36 f p s 1 130 second 50 fp s 1 175 second 70 fp s 1 250 second 20 if filming with the shutter half open divide exposure times by 2 E g 18 f p s 1 130 second For single frame filming see page 27 6 Setting emulsion speed values Green dot set against this the sensitivity of
7. macro stage This accessory has been designed by BEAULIEU to facilitate macro cinematographic shooting at subject lens distances of between 3 and 12 cm 1 2 and 4 8 ins approximately Its most common uses are filming transparencies and slides post cards or insects It can also act as stabilizer when macro filming without a tripod Fitting the macro stage to the Beaulieu 4008 ZM Unscrew the camera lens hood Unscrew the two parts of the lens hood front and rear rings Screw these two parts back together after inserting between them the macro stage retaining ring Screw the complete assembly on to the camera the focussing ring preferably being set at infinity Note For macro filming the focussing ring should always be left set at infinity see instructions for use of the camera 48 How the macro stage works a Distance adjustment slide the macro stage being fitted to the camera the slide system makes it possible to move the subject forwards or backwards so as to achieve the required magnification ratio In order to set the distance loosen the locking screw slide the subject back and forth until it is in the desired position and tighten the locking screw The field covered 1 2 ins from the lens is 22 5 mm 0 9 in X 16 8 mm 0 63 in and at 4 8 in 29 mm 1 14 in X 21 8 mm 0 86 in 49 41 b Decentering system Horizontal decentering allows more accurate framing of the
8. reasons exist either too much light film with the shutter half closed not for getting to divide by 2 the film sensitivity value set on the film speed dial or not enough light choose a faster emulsion or if the subject permits work at a slower filming speed For remote control filming you must set the camera on a tripod lock the power supply switch in the continuous position C set the release button to the continuous position and use one of the remote control devices 8 Manual use of the diaphragm After setting the master switch to Manuel sight the subject to be filmed and bring the pointer needle in the viewfinder opposite the mark by rotating the diaphragm setting ring The Beaulieu is ready to film If lighting conditions on the subject vary rotate the ring to keep the needle within the notch In order to disconnect the automatic action of the Reglomatic just set the master switch to Manuel and proceed as for non automatic 22 lenses see below The Beaulieu s reflex cell which lies behind the lens gives accurate data no matter what the optical equipment it is thus possible with 4008 ZM or S cameras to use any C mount cine lenses most still miniature camera lenses and all filters Correction is automatic 9 Framing and focussing The viewfinder eyepiece being once for all adjusted to the ope rator s eyesight the subject should be sharp on the screen for the image view
9. special lenses and extension tubes It makes it possible to film from distances of 1 mm transparent slides phototransparencies etc up to 900 mm in other words from 1 25 inch to three feet Operations to be performed before macro focussing Fit the camera on its tripod Make certain the ground glass screen is positioned Free the Macro slide by pressing on its end 35 and bring it into low position in order to reach the greatest magnification ratios 36 Set the zoom to low speed Set the master switch to Manuel so as to be able to open the diaphragm to full aperture by hand Note The position of the distance ring has only a very slight effect on macro focussing According to the subject to be filmed focussing is performed by using either the electric zoom switches or by using manual zoom or the macro knob itself more particularly when seeking smaller magnification ratios or by moving the camera towards or away from the subject 25 The Macro slide being in its low position here are a few Macro positions between 1 and 900 mm 1 25 to 36 inches Distance Subject Position of Position of Lighting from surface dimensions focal length focussing of lens ring ring to subject 4 mm 20 X 15 33 mm Infini Transparency 10 mm 21 x 15 8 44 mm Infini Transpareney or Normal 30 mm 22 5 X 16 8 37 mm Infini Normal 60 mm 25 X 18 8 40 mm
10. zoom being in the wide angle position 8 mm in the case of the standard lens and the focussing ring set to infinity open the 18 diaphragm to maxumum aperture and put the ground glass screen in place by means of the knob Aim at an object over 150 ft distant and rotate the eyepiece ring until the subject is perfectly sharp on the screen The viewfinder is now adjusted once for all An operator who usually wears glasses can for more comfortable viewing remove them and focus with the naked eye in accordance with his own eyesight within tolerance limits of 2 to 2 diopters The eyepiece focussing ring can be locked by means of the screw 28 5 Setting filming speeds Bring the speed selected on the dial opposite the mark The 4008 ZM and 4008 S will automatically correct diaphragm apertures this means you can change filming speed as you wish while filming Normal filming speed is 18 fps If this speed is decreased an accelerated motion will appear on projection this becomes very great when filming is done at 2 fps ninefold acceleration 29 If this speed is increased to between 18 and 70 fps slow motion effects making it possible to break down and analyse movements are obtained a pole vaulter for example The speed of two fps allows filming under very poor lighting conditions church inte riors without addition of artificial lighting since the exposure time at this speed is very long 1 7 second makes
11. articular facility offered by the Beaulieu cinecamera will be appreciated by all those making films calling for very discrete opera tion wildlife scenes children at play etc or having a marked ele ment of danger wild animals car races scientific experiments etc There are two possible control methods line or radio transmitter LINE CONTROL Any two strand line can do the job providing it is fitted with a switch and an appropriate jack plug a Plug the lead connection into the jack R 40 b Lock the release button in the continuous position C Put power switch in position 3 d Control the camera s operation by means of the switch 28 Maximum length of connecting lead 200 meters approx 660 ft In order to avoid any extraneous light it is recommended that the viewfinder eyepiece should be covered RADIO CONTROL Any type of single channelreceiving transmitting radio control sys tems can be used A single channel is enough a Plug the male receiver plug into the camera jack b Lock the release in the continuous filming position c Put power switch in position c d Control the camera s operation from the transmitter station In this case also it is recommended that the viewfinder eyepiece should be kept covered Maximum operating distance depends on the power of the radio sets used We strongly advise test runs before attempting filming IMPORTANT NOTE When under cable or radio control the
12. as possible 17 T Variable shutter setting knob The variable shutter is a mechanical device which independently from the diaphragm modifies the film exposure time as desired It is thus possible to go from maximum aperture to complete black out permitting fade ins and fade outs Shutter slot width variation is controlled by means of a lever Moved from rear to front it narrows and closes the slot from rear to front it opens it pro gressively It can be locked in the half way position To achieve this push forward to fully closed then bring the lever upwards and backwards until locked in position 18 U Macrocinematography control 4008 ZM camera The macro control makes it possible to film subjects at very close ranges from 1 mm 1 25 transparent subjects or transparencies to 900 mm just under 3 ft This control also allows soft focus fades 19 15 V Automatic maximum aperture setting ring and telephoto lens adjustment 4008 ZM camera This button has a two oosition switch 20 position 1 light pressure the diaphragm opens to its widest aperture of 1 9 position 2 heavy pressure the focal length varying system auto matically sets the lens to telephoto W Viewfinder The Beaulieu has the largest viewfinder screen The pointer in the viewfinder makes it possible to check exposure In order to film under good conditions it must remain within the notch to the
13. aution When you change lenses as when camera maintenance is involved see page 40 never put any object into the film gate A very thin gelatin filter lies just behind it Should it come to be damaged the camera would become unserviceable and would have to be completely dismantled for repair 8 Use of the photocell for high contrast scenes or subjects The cell on which the light rays coming through the lens impinge is activated by the integrated luminosity of the scene in the lens field In certain cases of very sharply contrasted scenes the human eye will interpret these contrasts of itself such is unfortunately not the case with a cell whence the need for precautions if certain areas of the field are not to be over or underexposed errors which may seem impardonable to experienced amateurs These corrections must be applied with the Reglomatic system disconnected if the camera is so fitted Set the master switch to Manuel and adjust the aperture by hand A Wide luminous sky backgrounds Snow scenes When the sky occupies an important part of the field covered by the lens and the foreground remains in relative shadow the sky s brilliance will affect the cell s reactions to the point of provoking general underexposure In such a case on should take the precaution of aiming at a slightly lower point or at part 31 B M C D 32 of the scene with medium contrast to set the diaphragm accord ingly and
14. cal lengths greater than 30 or 40 mm the use of a tripod is highly advisable for otherwise the operator s slightest movements are amplified and on projection the picture will be unsteady As a general rule use a tripod whenever possible the film s steadiness will invariably gain by it Photocell Only shoot when the needle is in the indicator notch If the light is too poor use slow filming speeds ASA compensation is built in when the subject is not moving Some sequences may have to be filmed in zones in which light contrast is strong beach or snow scenes dark shadows When the film subject is in one of these zones full sunlight or deep shadow it is imperative that the cell should only react to the actual lighting in this zone alone 46 a To achieve this zoom to maximum focal length on the subject The cell will react accordingly Without taking the eye from the viewfinder set the switch to Manuel so as to lock the diaphragm Then return to the required framing the central subject will be properly exposed The Beaulieu s range of possibilities allows its owner to cope with practically any filming conditions With a little practice you will Soon be using them to the fullest advantage Filming speeds Avoid running the camera empty at speeds in excess of 24 f p s For complete sequences shot at 2 f p s we advise setting the switch to Manuel in order to avoid influencing cell response as a result
15. camera may stop with its shutter open or closed or again in an interme diate position The Reglomatic system goes on operating but if the shutter is not completely shut when the camera is at a standstill the diaphragm will only assume a correct position after a certain time once filming is resumed this will lead to variable exposures in the initial frames of the sequence 6 Filming in artificial light 1 Slip the key into the slot in the camera pistol grip so as to cut out the filter 41 2 Set opposite the green dot the artificial light speed of film used Example Type A Kodachrome II film set the speed of 40 ASA if you wish to film indoors with artificial light type lighting Note When using daylight type artificial lighting use as you would outdoors 29 41 42 43 a The filter retraction slide should be removed from its slot b The daylight speed of the film should be set opposite the green dot Example A type Kodachrome Il film set 25 ASA when you want to film in daylight type artificial light 7 Use of non automatic lenses 1 Standard 16 mm C mount lenses Over and above the lenses especially designed for the Super 8 format the 4008 ZM or 4008 S camera will take any object lens designed for 16 mm work C mount extension 17 52 mm 11 16 thread 25 4 mm 1 max thread length 3 8 mm 15 42 2 Still camera lenses Most interchangeable 24X36 miniature camera
16. d focussing is less precise This method is to be preferred when the operator attaches greater importance to luminous viewing than to pinpoint focus filming at infinity with high sensitivity film and a very small aperture poorly lit subjects endoscopic pic tures microcinematography etc 12 K Automatic diaphragm control system Reglomatic The Reglomatic device ensures automatic diaphragm control accord ing to the amount of light transmitted to the photocell by the reflex viewfinder it acts directly on the iris diaphragm of the lens whence its strength and reliability and better definition of the resulting pic ture The automatic lens can be removed from the camera and replaced by non automatic lenses L Manual diaphragm setting ring This ring controls the amount of light admitted It is driven by a micro motor controlled by a transistorized system which interprets the variations in the light received by the reflex cell 13 When the master switch is in the Auto position this ring turns by itself and stops when the ideal exposure value has been reached When the master switch is set to Manuel this ring has to be set by hand according to the data given by the cell pointer in the viewfinder 13 M Focussing ring This hand controlled ring is used to focus the image according to filming distance N Electric zoom 4008 ZM camera This electric zoom convert
17. e gate should be cleaned frequently every 3 or 4 films with the hand blower 55 Caution Never slip anything hand blower brush or cloth through the gate as this would damage the gelatin filters To remove any possible specks of dust blow carefully with the hand blower 3 Reflex system The mirror and focussing screen can be reached through the lens mount opening Unscrew the lens the mirror becomes visible If there are dust specks on it remove them with the hand blower 4 Lubrication This should always be left to us After three years it is advisable to leave the camera in the care of a Beaulieu dealer who will overhaul it 44 So O O ELECTRICAL DATA D C The camera s consumption is obvious dependent on filming speed and lies between 200 and 500 milliamps Normal power supply voltage 7 2 volts Rectified A C Never use the camera on the mains even with any transformer to be found on the market for the current must not merely be rectified but also carefully filtered 45 A FEW USEFUL HINTS Focussing In order to achieve pinpoint tocussing with the ground glass screen it is essential to bring the zoom lens to its tele photo position e g for the Angenieux zoom 64 mm and to full aperture f 1 9 for the Angenieux Focus the image with the focussing ring Then adjust the focal length to frame the picture exactly as desired the image will remain perfectly sharp Zoom For fo
18. ed is that which will be filmed To achieve this all that need be done is to rotate the lens focussing ring until the image on the screen is in perfect focus It is necessary that this adjustment be made at maximum aperture and with the focal length adjustment in the telephoto position with the 4008 ZM in order to obtain both these positions simultaneously just depress button V to maximum depth With the 4008 S it is the push switch placed at the tip of the Reglo matic mechanism which operates the diaphragm s opening to full aperture and the focal length setting ring has to be operated manually to set the telephoto position 33 Once this adjustment has been made any focal lengths set by elec tric or manual control can be used without having to adjust the focus 10 Use of the electric zoom 4008 Zm camera The focal length adjustment device zoom on the Beaulieu 4008 ZM is electrically actuated Passage from wide angle position to tele photo position and vice versa is simply effected by pressing on Switch O or switch O 34 Switch O drives the lens towards the telephoto position 23 Switch O drives it towards the wide angle position The time for extreme changes in focal lengths is from about 2 secs to about 35 secs Z The adjustment ring O merely has to be set accordingly When the master switch is set to Manuel zoom control also become
19. era stops with the shutter closed thus avoiding any risk of fogging The plunger can then be released Safety catch position Useful during travel or when the camera is carried in the hand The plunger being in position A pull it out slighty without reaching the red dot until the metal pin appears press on the broad end of the pin thus locking the plunger in the off posi tion To release press on the smaller end of the pin C Continuous action position exceptional For remote control filming by cable or radio or for filming oneself Pull the plunger out until the red dot appears Per manent electric contact is established Lock the push button release and control the camera s action either by radio or by means of the cable switch When a tripod is used for filming in position C without a remote control device starting and stopping must be controlled with the push button release either manually or with a release cable E Release button and cable release socket This has three positions 7 Free the film does not move Depressed this position puts the film in motion Depressed and turned 90 clockwise this position locks the release button and allows continuous filming The female thread in the center of the button receives the cable release Providing the power supply switch D is in position A or C F Emulsion speed setting system 8 This system makes it possib
20. ible to manual when the master switch is set to Manuel makes it possible to vary the focal length of the lens between 8 and 64 mm with perfect smoothness O Electric zoom control contacts 4008 ZM camera The left hand contact button when the camera is held up for viewing shortens the focal length i e brings it towards the wide angle 8 mm position The right hand contact operates the focal length adjustment motor in the reverse direction i e towards the telephoto position 64 mm 14 These two micro switches are fitted with an instantaneous start stop system P Manual zoom control ring This control is used for hand zoom operation when the 4008 ZM is set on Manuel or when using the 4008 S camera Q Electric zooming speed adjustment ring 4008 ZM camera To go from wide angle to telephoto position the focal length adjustment system takes between approximately 2 secs fastest speed and about 8 secs slowest speed It is moreover possible IZ 14 to obtain all intermediate speeds the arrows show the direction of greater speed and slower speed 15 R Remote control release socket This socket takes a special remote control lead plug 16 S Single frame release socket Single frame filming is performed with a flexible cable release Screwed into this socket The pressure applied to the release screwed into this socket The pressure applied to the release should be as brief
21. ilter slide slot Wrist strap screw socket 14 14 14 14 15 15 15 15 16 16 16 17 17 bh Soh TOLEN O 01 Op BEFORE FILMING Battery charge check Loading the camera Holding the camera Adjusting the viewfinder eyepiece Setting filming speeds Setting emulsion speed valves Use of the automatic diaphragm Manual use of the diaphragm v ir oso e emere Framing and focussing Use of the electric zoom 4008 ZM Unloading the camera SPECIAL USES Macrocinematography Microcinematography Single frame filming Use of the variable shutter 17 17 18 18 19 21 21 22 23 23 24 25 26 27 28 5 Use of remote control SYSTEMS ars sun susanne erased come a Line control b Radio control 6 Filming in artificial MODE sies rus seas cee case IR EPI e wepi N Use of non automatic lenS6s saos nu c mme Rh en un u 8 Use of the photocell for high contrast scenes and subjects USE OF THE ACCESSORIES gt OLD Maintenance Battery charger for use on the mains wall socket AC Charging device for use with 12 V batteries Independent power supply and charging container
22. k into shape In serious cases this procedure can be repeated until the batteries are perfectly re educated without any risk of overcharging them The only reason for this procedure is to allow the batteries to recuperate a normal rhythm if they have been long neglected Once this has been achieved resume charging according to normal charging times A few hints To ensure maximum battery life charge them once a month when not in use Do not hesitate to re charge the battery after a filming session There is no danger of overcharging Never leave batteries comple tely discharged as this might put them finally out of action 35 45 2 Charging device for use with 12 V batteries This accescory has been designed to charge the camera battery from the most usual types of batteries found in cars trucks boats aircraft etc Consisting of two crocodile clips and a 10 ft charging cord this device is fitted with a regulator which makes it unnecessary to distinguish between positive and negative poles so that the crocodile clips may be fitted to either battery terminal 46 To charge the camera battery the output lead is connected either directly to the camera jack or to the special socket on the inde pendent Charging and Power Supply Container Charging time on 12 V battery 12 hours This accessory comprises 1 charging cord with crocodile clips 1 regulator 1 output lead with plug 3 Independent powe
23. le to adjust the photocell according to the sensitivity of the emulsion used 11 PART PEUT A Ve IA G Filming speed selector This dial makes it possible to set the camera at the desired filming speed between 2 and 70 fps 9 Since the Reglomatic system automatically corrects diaphragm aperture according to the shutter speed selected it is possible to change filming speed as desired during filming all you have to do is to adjust the speed selector knob Important note Never use the camera without film at more than 24 frames sec H Frame counter This counter graduated from 0 to 100 gives a count of the number of frames running behind the lens the milled knob in the centre is a zero reset knob It is used when a sequence of a specific number of frames is desired 10 I Footage counter This indicates the footage still available both in meters lower scale and in feet upper scale Zero is automatically re set when the camera is unloaded 11 J Focussing screen retracting knob This makes it possible to interpose or to retract a ground glass screen between the eye and the lens The advantage of the screen is that it gives the operator an accurate appreciation of focus and the 12 37 depth of focus available with the aperture used It allows special soft focus effects The screen can be retracted by the actuating knob The image is then only virtual an
24. lenses can be fitted to the Beaulieu 4008 ZM or S by means of intermediate adapter rings See your Beaulieu agent about this point Fitting or removing the automatic lens Unscrew the release button Holding the camera vertically lens down unscrew the lens 43 Caution do not hold it only by means of the Reglomatic device but grasp the lens as far back as possible To replace the lens screw it back into place under the same conditions then replace the release button When replacing this button care should be taken not to damage the screw thread Screw the lens home without exerting too much force Connections between the battery and the camera film speed setting system are made by means of three studs and contacts situated on the one hand around the rear screw thread of the lens and on the other on the camera body itself These contacts must be kept absolutely clean at all times and in particular free from oxides The camera lens screw thread connections are standard if the lens is screwed in properly a correct inter contact position should result 30 To check proper contact press on the power switch and see whether the automatic diaphragm is functioning as it should Should this not be the case adjust the lens in its C mount so that proper contact is made Note When using these non automatic lenses take into account the advice given in the paragraph entitled Manual use of Lenses page 22 C
25. lm is running through properly the running indicator should move vertically in the lower notch of the viewfinder If not repeat the loading operation 26 17 Important A Wratten filter allowing daylight use of indoor color films is built into the camera According to the type of film loaded this filter will be either interposed or retracted thanks to the notches on the film cartridges If artificial lighting is to be used lamps flood lights etc see the paragraph on Filming in artificial light page 29 3 Holding the camera When the camera is hand held the three position power supply switch is depressed by the heel of the hand This means that the camera is powered In order to film its is therefore only necessary to hold the pistol grip and to squeeze the release button the master Switch being in the Auto or Manuel positions 27 Important Let us again stress that never must the camera be stopped by releasing the power switch first for in this case the power circuit is cut and the shutter may stop in any position which may lead to fogging On the contrary if the release button is freed first the camera will stop with shutter closed thus obviating any risk of a white frame The power switch should only be released later This power supply switch also acts as a safety device In the rest position the power supply circuit is interrupted 4 Adjusting the viewfinder eyepiece The
26. of the extremely slow back and forth movement of the shutter Super 8 cartridges Super 8 cartridges are moulded to very fine tolerances their plastic body is however sensitive to prolonged heat sunshine proximity of a fire etc which might cause slight distortion liable to interfere with proper film feed Should the film be blocked during a take remove the cartridge then put it back into its housing N B the footage counter will return to zero see p 12 paragraph 1 and check film feed in the viewfinder If the film remains blocked check the film s visible perforations If a few perforations are damaged the film can easily be wound on a few frames by turning the hub clockwise by hand These few hints are intended to assist the 4008 ZM or S owner s initial steps in amateur cinematography They cannot claim to replace existing literature on the subject intended for more advanced amateurs 47 eg Se ENGLISH EDITION Imp FABRE et Cie 12 rue Fermat Paris 149 M
27. only then to frame the picture as desired The converse precaution may prove necessary on a snowfield if the sun s glare is particulariy strong Dark backgrounds When the subject in the foreground is particularly bright against a dark background the main subject risks overexposure In such cases the light value should be measured before filming by bringing the camera as close as possible to the subject or by setting the zoom lens to telephoto so that the main subject occupies the major of the field Once the aperture is set come back to the filming position and frame the scene as desired Intense source of light in the field A bright electric light a brilliantly lit window must be left outside the field when measuring light intensity Filming against the light Unless systematically aiming at a dark silhouette effect against a light background details of the subject can be obtained by measuring light intensity on a shaded part of the subject lens set to maximum focal length and light measured as close as possible supplied with every camera 44 USE OF THE ACCESSORIES 1 Battery charger for use on the mains wall socket The battery is made up of 6 nickel cadmium accumulator cells they are leakproof and soldered within a metal container which screws directly into the camera housing s battery compartment Capacity 250 mA hrs This type of battery is a standard feature on all Beaulieu cinecameras bearing serial numbers of
28. r supply and charging container This accessory s function is twofold A Charging the camera battery or a spare battery outside the camera 45 Screwed into this container the batteries can be charged from the mains by means of the charger supplied with the camera or from 12 V batteries using the special charging device described above 1 Independent container 2 Connecting plug 3 Connecting cable 4 Battery 5 Charger 36 B Independent camera power supply The battery screwed into the Independent Container is connected to the camera by means of a cable and a connecting plug screwed into the empty battery housing of the camera thus supplying power to the motor 47 This accessory was designed more specifically for 4008 owners having to film under particularly severe climatic conditions It allows the operator to keep the battery protected from the cold by being placed in his pocket thus ensuring that maximum power remains available This accessory comprises 1 screw in connecting plug 1 connecting cable 1 Independent container with 250 mA battery unit 38 39 CAT c romm gow 7 Lens hood front ring Lens hood rear ring Macro stage retaining ring Macro stage distance adjustment slide Slide locking screw Decentering screw Slide holder Specimen box retaining ring Macro stage rest Attachment point for specimen box 40 MI e 4 The
29. right At the bottom of the viewing window another notch check on film running 21 When the film running indicator ceases to flicker this means that the film cartridge loaded has been completely exposed it should then be replaced by a fresh cartridge X Viewfinder eyepiece focussing ring The viewfinder can be adjusted to the operator s eyesight by means of the eyepiece focussing ring Once this adjustment has been made the ring can be locked by means of the locking screw 22 16 Y Artificial light filter slide slot The slot in the pistol grip takes a flat key for filming in artificial light 23 See paragraph artificial light page 29 Z Wrist strap screw socket This is used to fit the wrist strap to the camera s pistol grip 24 BEFORE FILMING 1 Battery charge check Set the master switch to Test Press the three position power switch in and look at the pointer in the viewfinder For an accurate check wait for 20 seconds The pointer should settle above the index notch should it not do so charge the battery see page 33 Then return the master switch to its original position This check should be carried out periodically 25 2 Loading the camera Open the camera side door and slip in the film cartridge with its notches towards the front Close the door The reference of the type of emulsion loaded should be visible through the window Press the release button for two seconds to check that the fi
30. s manual 11 Unloading the camera In Beaulieu cameras the end of the film is shown by the cessation of the flicker indicator in the lower part of the viewfinder Open the side door and take out the cartridge The word exposed should appear on the film itself this is a certain identification of an exposed film and avoids re loading the camera with an already exposed film CAUTION When removing a partly exposed cartridge 7 frames are fogged and the footage counter automatically returns to 15 m 50 ft If it is imperative that cartridges should be changed the length of unexposed film still available should be noted on the label in such a position that it can be read through the side door window when the film comes to be loaded once more This figure will allow the operator to correct the footage counter s indications and to be certain of the amount of film still unexposed IMPORTANT After filming make quite certain the power supply switch is in position A normal Never leave this switch in position C when not in use you would run the risk of completely discharging the battery This switch should permanently be kept in positions A or B both of which automatically interrupt the battery power circuit 24 SPECIAL USES 1 Macrocinematography Without the special Macro system you can film as close as three feet from many object But closer than this the new Macrocinematographic system of the 4008 ZM avoids the use of
31. the emulsion used 30 black and white or color film Caution For outdoor filming with indoor type film the daylight speed should be set opposite the green dot Example For Kodachrome II type A film set 25 ASA for outdoor filming daylight A correction of this calibration can be effected in the proportion of plus or minus 1 2 or 1 diaphragm number n order to overexpose set a film speed tending towards the white dots The first white dot gives you an overexposure of 1 2 diaphragm value 31 The second white dot gives an overexposure of 1 full diaphragm value 31 n order to underexpose set a film speed tending towards the red dots The first red dot gives an underexposure of 1 2 diaphragm number 32 The second red dot gives an underexposure of 1 full diaphram number 32 7 Use of the automatic diaphragm Set the master switch to Auto Take the camera in hand and depress the power supply switch According to the amount of light received the galvanometer pointer will move in the viewfinder giving a check of automatic operation 21 Position of the pointer needle Within the notch exposure satisfactory Above the notch risk of overexposure Below the notch risk of underexposure Important In all cases the viewfinder needle should lie within the notch If it does not two possible
32. three positions Auto Manuel and Test These three positions correspond to the following uses 3 Auto Position to be used if the camera is fitted with the basic Beaulieu Reglomatic lens automatic diaphragm In this case leave the switch in this position practically permanently Manuel To be used when it is desired to uncouple the automatic dia phragm control Reglomatic Most useful when a scene has zones of too sharply contrasted lighting which might have an unfavourable influence on the cell s reactions and thus vitiate the exposure of the subject to be filmed carefully read the hints on page 31 Test This position is used in checking battery charge D Three position power supply switch This power switch controls the use of the camera it has three positions A 10 Normal position The switch plunger is free at the moment of filming it must be depressed with the palm of the hand thus establishing electric contact Then on pressing the release button the camera starts filming switch set to Auto or Manue To stop first lift the finger from the push button release then relax the pressure exerted on the plunger this breaks the electric circuit Note In no case must be camera s action be stopped by first releasing the plunger or the electric circuit will be broken no matter what the shutter s position On the contrary by first releasing the push button release the cam
33. transparency or slide to b filmed To adjust undo the decentering screw and push the slide holder to the left or to the right tighten the screw again when the desired framing has been achieved For vertical decentering push the slide upwards or downwards in the slide holder grooves 50 Chief uses a Reproducing transparencies and slides This is the most common use Merely place the 24 X 36 mm 24 X 24 mm or 40 X 40 mm slide into the macro stage s slide holder 51 b Filming insects etc When the object to be filmed butterflies moths flies or small fish etc is placed in the specimen box place the box between its retaining ring and the slide holder using the two retaining screws 52 42 c Filming post cards To film a detail on a post card Remove the slide holder by undoing the decentering screw Slip the post card into the slide holder groove Tighten the decentering screw on the post card 53 d Macro filming without a tripod The subject distance adjustment slide can also be used as a rest for macrofilming without the macro stage for instance a coin This resting point avoids having to use a tripod to stabilize the camera 54 43 E MAINTENANCE 1 Lens Lens surfaces must be kept extremely clean Outside surfaces are wiped with a fine clean lint free cloth This cloth should never be moistened After filming screw in the front lens cap 2 Film gate 19 Th
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