User manual BEAULIEU R16 AUTOMATIC

[. . . ] how to use your camera Beaulieu R 16 ((Automatic» 1 2 3 4 5 Battery Power Socket for the Camera Handgrip with Built in Battery 13 14 15 16 Cable Release 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Remote Release Socket Eyesight Correction Viewfinder Speed Control Knob Adjustment for Master Control Switch Release Button Socket Isolating Switch to Camera Footage Counter Frame Counter Zero Reset Control for Frame Counter Single Frame Release Socket Siqnal Generator Socket Turret Locking Catch with Tachometer for Exact Speed Setting Speed Range Switch 24/25 or 2-64 Frames per Second Film Sensitivity and Filming Adjustment for Light Meter Automatic Control. Diaphram Speed 6 for Power Supply 7 8 9 10 11 12 (Regulomatic) Diaphram Servo Motor for Automatic Iris Diaphram Setting Ring Ring Focal Length Adjusting Focus Adjustment Ring. Zoom Lever Socket. PRELIMINARY DESCRIPTION 1. 21. Battery Power Socket for Camera Handgrip with built in battery Master Control Switch Release Button with Cable Release Socket Isolating Switch for Power Supply to Camera Footage Counter Frame Counter Zero Reset Control for Frame Counter Single Frame Release Socket Signal Generator Socket Turret Locking Catch Remote Release Socket Eyesight Correction Adjustment for Viewfinder Speed Range Switch 24 to 25 and 2 to 64 Frames per Second Speed Control Knob Tachometer for Exact Speed Setting Film Sensitivity and Filming Speed Adjustment Automatic Diaphragm (Regulamatic) Control Servo Motor of Automatic Setting Diaphragm Iris Diaphragm Ring. 2 BEFORE FILMING 1. Loading ~e Came~ Loading the Film Holding the Camera Adjusting the Viewfinder Setting the Filming Speed Adjusting the Exposure:!Control (Filming Speed/Film Sensitivity) Operating the Automatic Diaphragm Operating the Manual Diaphragm <li J Operating the Camera with "a 3 Lens Turret Viewing and Focussing ~Unloading the Film SPECIAL APPLICATIONS 1. [. . . ] This is because of the thickness of the turret plate. It is also possible to use the turret camera with zoom and very long telephoto lenses. Owing to their weight, we recommend the turret locking screw. For evry heavy lenses, we would recommend the turret strengthening plate. Mono turret cameras are normally fitted with. Mono and turret Model B Reflex Control Cameras can be converted to automatic cameras as long as the specially adapted zoom lenses are fitted. 10. Focussing : The viewfinder is adjusted to suit the eye of the cameraman. The subject to be the filmed should be framed in the viewing screen, then the focussing control turned until the subject is sharp in the viewfinder and it will then be sharp on the film. Focussing is easier if the lens is at full aperture. If the camera is equipped with a zoom lens it is easier to focus if you set the zoom control to the telephoto position. 16 11. Taking out the film : When the letter f appears at the end of the film counter the film is finished. Continue to run the camera until the f has completely dispapeared. Open the camera, run the motor until the film is completely on the take-up spool. II you wish to take the film out before it has finished, this can be done by taking out the film guide. This enables you to change a film in mid reel to another sort of emulsion. To replace the film guide, merely push it back until it is secure. SPECIAL APPLICATIONS 1. Tripod use: Before fixing the camera to a tripod, do not forget to switch on the isolating switch of the handgrip to the continuous position (turn the button a quarter of a turn clockwise). After use remember to switch off the power. 2. Reverse filming: Set the master control to the position « Retour ». Filming in reverse for special effects: Rewind the film so that a superimposition or a change of film can be achieved. When winding the film backwards remember to lover the lens. The footage counter and the frame cou nter enable you to check exactly how much film has been re-wound. NOTE: Filming in reserve is effective at all speeds but not with the 200' rnaqazine. . 17 3. Single picture filming: This is for animation or time lapse. [. . . ] Lift up the arm of the footage counter in the magazine by pushing it towards the left (j). It will lock on the central pivot and enable you to take out and lead the take up spool. The footage counter in the centre of the magazine will tell you the amount of film left for use (figure page 22). Thread the film back into the magazine, taking it on the right of the film guide roller and in between the two rollers of the magazine (k). [. . . ]