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  • Page 1 Eclair ACL I – MANUAL provided by my16mm.com...
  • Page 3 IB-ACL-0772 ECLAIR-DEBRIE OF ENGLAND INSTRUCTION BOOK THE 16mm ACL CAMERA ECLAIR-DEBRIE (UK) LTD, ORION PARK, NORTHFIELD AVENUE, LONDON, W13 9SW, ENGLAND, Telephone: 01-579 3831 Telex: 934032...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    LIST OF CONTENTS SECTION TITLE PAGE Design philosophy Technical specifications Description The camera body 3.1.1 The bloop generator 3.1.2 Output signals 3.1.3 Synchronising the camera to the tape recorder The magazine The motor The battery The charger Accessories Operating instructions Charging the battery Dioptre adjustment of viewfinder 4.2.1...

  • Page 5: Design Philosophy

    1. DESIGN PHILOSOPHY Low profile and portability not only gives the ECLAIR Lens mounting is basically “C” mount surrounded by a ACL camera an elegant appearance, but it is a practical large threaded shoulder to which a TS adaptor for...

  • Page 7: Technical Specifications

    2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ACCESSORIES: handgrip, lateral handgrip bracket, pilotone module, filter wallet, selection of TS lens mounts, transport case, crystals, soft protective cover, tripod, range of lenses. ASPECT RATIO: 1.33 to 1. BATTERY: 12 volt. Capacity : 1 Amp-hour equivalent to 12 magazines, i.e. approximately 720m (2400 ft).

  • Page 8: Description

    3. DESCRIPTION 3.1. THE CAMERA BODY The camera consists of four main units This comprises the mechanism plate (fig 2) on which is mounted the claw mechanism, the 1. Camera body oscillating mirror, the plane shutter, the maga- 2. Motor zine drive shaft, and the prism/ground glass.

  • Page 9: Aperture Plate

    The mechanism plate. The complete mecha- The aperture plate (fig.3) is manufactured from nism is mounted on a plate for rigidity and ease stainless steel hard chromium plated. On the left of servicing. An eccentric and a fixed cam pro- hand edge there is a fixed guide which is the duces the claw movement which is rendered edge reference for the film.

  • Page 10: Embase Unit Circuit Diagram

    ‘C’ mounts and the external thread matches the Eclair ‘TS’ The plane shutter. In the ACL, unlike other reflex mounts. Correct orientation of each lens is ensured cameras where the mirror is also used as a shutter, a by a slot at the top of the flange.

  • Page 11: Interconnection Diagram

    These advantages are, however, accompanied by a the gelatine filter is in position. However this is slight chnage in the optical back focal distance when compensated when visually focusing through the viewfinder. 1B-ACL-0772, CORRIGENDA Dec 1972 Instruction Book for the ACL Camera FIG.

  • Page 12: The Bloop Generator

    FIG. 6. MODULE INTERCONNECTIONS. The camera start button activates the supply to the The embase unit forms the flat base of the camera motor and starts the camera. The marker switch has body. It consists of :- three positions of which the centre position is the 1.

  • Page 13: Output Signals

    FIG. 7. MAGAZINE FEED SIDE. 3.1.3 SYNCHRONIZING THE CAMERA 3.1.2.OUTPUT SIGNALS TO THE TAPE RECORDER. available from the accessory socket. Tape recorder with internal crystal control (clap- 1. A tacho signal in the form of a square wave of per switch in the ON position) approximately 3.8V peak to peak is generated by the motor.

  • Page 14: The Magazine

    FIG. 8. MAGAZINE TAKE UP SIDE 3.2. THE MAGAZINE A single sprocket acts as a feed to the gate via the The distinguishing feature of an ACL 60m (200ft) top loop and following film transportation by the claw magazine is that the major part of the film transport displaces the lower loop prior to the take-up assem- mechanism is an integral part.

  • Page 15: The Motor

    VIEWFINDER GELATINE EXIT PUPIL HOLDER. SHUTTER. UNEXPOSED SAFETY CATCH FILM INDICATOR FOR MAGAZINE RELEASE LEVER. MOTOR “LOSS OF MAGAZINE SYNCHRONISATION” RELEASE LEVER. INDICATOR. CRYSTAL MODULES - MOTOR 25 FRAMES/SEC ELECTRONICS MODULE. 24 FRAMES/SEC FIG. 9. CAMERA AND MOTOR MODULE DETAIL 3.3.

  • Page 16: The Charger

    FIG. 10. CHARGER WITH BATTERY IN POSITION. 3.5. THE CHARGER proof seal between hinged lid and base. The dimen- This is fitted in a plastic case and supplied with sions are 565mm (221/41n) x 210mm (81/4in) x suitable cable. It operates from mains supplies. 350mm 0 3%in).

  • Page 17: Pilotone Module

    Side Mounting (Code MIPSI) enables a hand grip to be fitted to the side of the camera when the pilotone module is not fitted. This mounting contains a sliding ON/OFF switch for camera start. Pilotone Module (Code PI MOD) can be fitted instead of the side mounting.

  • Page 18: Handgrip Mounted On Pilotone Module

    SPARE GELATINE COIN OPERATED FILTERS. ROTARY SELECTOR SWITCH. 60 HZ, 24 FRAMES/SEC 50 HZ, 25 FRAMES/SEC 100 HZ, 25 FRAMES/SEC FIG. 12. HANDGRIP MOUNTED ON PILOTONE MODULE...

  • Page 19: Operating Instructions

    Insert the lens into the ‘TS’ mount and lock by turning tion. the lens clockwise. A lens support is not necessary as the Eclair ‘TS’ mount is exceptionally robust with a large locating diameter and contact face. b) ‘C’ mounted Lens Remove the ‘TS’...

  • Page 20: Removing Magazine From Camera Body

    4.6. LOADING THE MAGAZINE 4.5. REMOVING MAGAZINE FROM CAMERA BODY a) Feedside To load film on a 50mm (2in) core, in a darkroom or Slide the safety catch outwards. Hold the top of changing bag, place the magazine on its side, nose the magazine with one hand and the camera body to the left and proceed as follows : with the other.

  • Page 21: Film Paths Feed Side

    FIG. 16. FILM PATHS FEED SIDE FIG. 17. FILM PATH TAKE UP SIDE...

  • Page 22: Daylight Spools

    Note: 1) Before attaching magazines, always re- check the loops and the additional frame in the lower loop as described in section 4.6-b. 2) Fit dust caps to magazines not in use. 4.8. FITTING THE HANDGRIP Unscrew the knurled ring. Screw the handgrip into the hole provided for that purpose at the base of the camera.

  • Page 23: Essential Precautions

    5. ESSENTIAL PRECAUTIONS 1. Ensure that all the dust covers and protective plates etc. are fitted when the camera is not in use. 2. Check that the magazine loops are set correctly when loading. 3. Check the aperture plates and film path for cleanli ness (remove emulsion dust).
  • Page 24 I’d love to create another .pdf document from that. Please give me a shout. I also wouldn’t mind doing a .pdf on the Eclair NPR camera. If anyone has one of these manuals, give me yell.
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