User manual BEAULIEU 2008S ADDENTUM

[. . . ] On the contrary, by first r. eleasing the push-button trip, the camera stops with the shutter closed. B) SAFETY-CATCH This The the the end POSITION is useful during travel or when the camera is carried by hand. plunger being in position A, pull it out slightly (without reaching red dot) until the metal pin appears: Press on the broad end of pin: this will lock the plunger. [. . . ] 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 rvthrn " if they have been long neglected. resume charging according to normal table charging times. - Special power and charging accessories for use under conditions are available. special 4 battery-charge check Set the master switch to "Test". Depress the plunger and look at the needle in the viewfinder. It should settle above the indicator notch (if not, the batteries require charging). Then return the switch to its initial position. This check should be carried out periodically. (This paragraph cancels" Batterycharge check", on p. 1). II a few useful hints FOCUSING In order to achieve pinpoint focusing with the ground-glass screen. it is essential to bring the zoom lens to its" telephoto" position (e. g. for the Anqenieux zoom; 64 rnm] and to full aperture (f 1. 9 for the Anqenieux). Then change the focal length as required to frame the picture exactly as desired; the image will remain in perfect focus. ZOOM For focal lengths greater than 30 or 40 rnrn, 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. [. . . ] which might cause slight distortion liable to 'interfere with proper film feed. Should the film be-blocked during a shoot. then put it back into its housing (N. B, : the. footaqe counter will return to zero: see p. [. . . ]