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  • Page 1 Operating manual "Eclair 16"...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Summary Page Section Title Section Title Page VIII MAGAZINE INTRODUCTION General REFLEX VIEWING SYSTEM Counter Groundglass. Side doors Mounting the viewfinder to the camera. Safety system Viewfinder characteristics LOADING THE MAGAZINE LENS TURRET . Placing the film in the magazine . General Daylight loading spools .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    SECTION I Introduction As the conception of the Eclair 16 is different from that of other cameras, 1 - Use only 12 volt batteries conforming to the wiring diagrams shown it is imperative that the instructions and recommendations for its use in this manual.

  • Page 4: Groundglass

    �11mm!ln, SECTION II Reflex Viewfinder System The Eclair 16 includes a reflex viewfinder composed of a revolving 2. Fit the lens into its t.iolder, locating the slot at the top. ° shutter (D 30) to which is attached the mirror opened at 180 (D 29) which 3.
  • Page 5 Reflex Viewfinder System b) release button (E 44). c) view through the lens and turn the diopter adjusting ring until the cross engraved in the ground glass is perfectly in focus. d) lock button (E 44). Check this adjustment from time to time as it is possible that eye strain may be caused under certain working conditions if the camera is not correctly set.

  • Page 6: Lens Turret

    The Eclair 16 is provided with a turret with 2 lens mounts: one for "CA" turn the lens clockwise to lock it. Do not force.

  • Page 7: Lenses

    Lenses 12/120 mm. Zoom This lens has been chosen as standard zoom for the Eclair because of its quality and focal range. The rigid construction of the "CA" mount ensures a perfect seating of the lens and eliminates any risk of vibration which would be harmful to definition.

  • Page 9: Driving Motors

    SECTION VI Driving motors The Eclair 16 is usually equipped with a A four-core CICAB cable feeds the motor on 2 cores and transmits Multiduty motor (code BEALA): See booklets 7006 and 7007 through the other two cores the synchronization frequency to the magnetic recorder.
  • Page 10 16volts when it is not function­ ing may, for example, fall to 8 volts when the camera starts. Only the transformer supplied by Eclair will assure efficient operation.

  • Page 11: Batteries

    Two types of 12 volt cadmium nickel batteries are supplied for the Power supply 115 or 220 v . alternating current by voltage Eclair 16: selector; 50 or 60 cycles - in a plastic box (code BAKEL) Weight 0. 7 40 kg.

  • Page 12: Charge Indicator

    Batteries If then the battery has not regained its full performance it is because The battery thus remains fully charged as this makes up for the slow discharge of the battery at rest, and for the consumption of the one of the cells has been damaged and must be changed. A new cell charge controler, about 5 mA.

  • Page 13: Magazine

    Daylight loading spools. These are generally available for 100 and 200 foot reels. Eclair will supply spools with removable flanges, that can hold 400 feet of film, which provide the possibility of daylight loading the film feed side of the magazines.

  • Page 14: Loading The Magazine

    SECTION IX Loading the magazine Placing the film in the magazine by the engraving on the plate. Close the upper pressure-guide (H 70). Turn the ta ke-up spindle counter clockwise, whilst pressing 1. Lay the magazine on its side, film-feed side upwards (photograph G). the pressure plate {I 77) inwards, until about 30 inches of film have 2.

  • Page 15: Fitting The Magazine To The Camera

    SECTION X Fitting the magazine to the camera 1. Remove the aperture plate cover by pressing button (C 25) and ensure that the plate is clean. 2. Always check that the magazine loop is of the correct length (12 images) and evenly distributed in the magazine. 3.

  • Page 16: Shooting

    SECTION XI Shooting ,· Connection Checking the loop warning device With the lever (E 37) on "Moteur", connect the battery to the camera, To make sure that this safety system is working well, we sug­ using the supply cable with the four-pin Cannon socket (E 39). gest that from time to time you carry out the following test: - load a magazine normally but with no loop outside In the case of a multiprogram BEALA motor, the socket is on the right...

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    SECTION XII Maintenance Cleaning the aperture plate and the magazine pressure plate With the shutter open and using a clean chamois leather occasionally moistened with a small amount of alcohol clean the plate, rubbing up and down. Care should be taken not to catch the claw (C 18) or the counter-claw (C 22) with the chamois.

  • Page 18: Operating Noise Level

    SECTION XIII Operating noise level It is generally very difficult, without using a sound meter, to determine the noise level of a camera. In fact, the noise is sometimes subjective and depends on various factors, such as: - surrounding noise - reflecting surfaces (wal.
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  • Page 20 �- MOTEUR GENS::RI.TEUR. PILOTE 0� >' ..C"I INTERRUPTEUR CAH£Ri\ � POU� CONTACTS LAMPE CLA.QUEl REL.�1$ G.R. Nr 957. 300A. "'� �- t" �r912.nt dur. R5 -C SCHEMA DRAWING CIR 891 ZEICHNUNG...
  • Page 22 '• . -----.., ..-· .. ___ ,..,..._,t:_ MOTEUR "' · ® GEl'{Etl. ATEUR PILOTE <{ > INTE�RUPTEUR CAMERA ----<>� POUR COIHACTS LAMPE: CLAQU£TT OC 72 "::,I. �oo G.R. Nr 957. RELAIS Ar � ent du.r )1 · � RS-C SCHEMA CIR 895...
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  • Page 25 NAGRA N QI/ARTZ TOURNAGE QUARTZ. CR.'(�TAL CONTROLLED OPfRATION 6EALA QLLAIRZGESTEVERTER BETRl(B CICAB 2� 1/� CD I [ ,.;. 2 5 Sp!> · 2S B/4 PERF�CTONE £PGA II "TOURNAGE PILOT S '(NC. PUL!:>E . OPE RAT ION PILOTT ON - BETRIEB BAK'EL CICAB 24 'I/s...
  • Page 26 ..,.., -�-' NAGRA N BAC.K PLAY 24 �/s 50 Hz. BEALA BAKE'L 50 C!:> CICAB 24 B/5 SOHz. NAG!>'< NAGRA .l1I fONCT\ON TR.IPHA!:>E THREE PHA!:>E FUNCTION BEALA DREli.STROMf"UNKTION BAKEL CICAB 25 X/� 50Hz. 12.V EXrl[JINT 25 Fp 5 soc�...
  • Page 27 Nomenclature «Eclair 16» "Eclair 16" parts list· Nomenklatur ,,Eclair 16" Les pieces numerotees de 1 a 16 For references 1 to 16 Die Referenzen 1 bis 16 beziehen sich figurent dans la brochure N° 7006 please refer to our Multiduty-motor ausschlieBlich auf den Multiprogramm-Motor «Moteur a programme multiple»...
  • Page 28 ve11uu111c:1yt: Ut:: IQ IU\Q\IVII """" ..·--,..- Bague de fixation de la loupe sur la camera Lens in "C"-Mount .. v·-t-assung Lens turret Lampe de claquette (crayon lumineux) 50 Revolverkopf Lens in "CA"-Mount · 49 Objectif en monture «C» .,CA"-Fassung 50 Tourelle porte-objectifs Douille (monture «CA») Photo F...
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