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FRITZ GABRIEL BAUER
PRESENTS
THE USERS GUIDE TO THE
SUPER - LIGHTWEIGHT MODULAR
THE ADVANCED MOS MODULAR 35mm
MOTION PICTURE CAMERA FOR MULTIPLE
APPLICATIONS AND INCREASED UTILIZATION
Compiled by Frédéric Gérard Kaczek
Illustrated by Andreas Pauleschitz

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  • Page 1 FRITZ GABRIEL BAUER PRESENTS THE USERS GUIDE TO THE SUPER - LIGHTWEIGHT MODULAR THE ADVANCED MOS MODULAR 35mm MOTION PICTURE CAMERA FOR MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS AND INCREASED UTILIZATION Compiled by Frédéric Gérard Kaczek Illustrated by Andreas Pauleschitz...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Eyepiece retaining mount Eyepiece heater Adjustment of the pivoting eyepiece Diopter corrections SL B&W video camera B&W video assist monitor SL VIDEO VIEWFINDERS, SL VIEWFINDER ADAPTER PLATE, READOUTS AND MOVIELITES Viewfinder adapter plate SL MAGAZINES SL magazines Digital footage counter...
  • Page 3 Voltage stabilizer THREADING FILM IN THE SL Door lock Magazine/magazine adapter mounting rail 95 Threading film in the SL Threading film using the SL magazine adapter 98 Dust check knob ACCESSORY BOXES, REMOTE CONTROL AND IRIS CONTROL Accessory connector Accessory box interface...
  • Page 4 SUPPORT, FOLLOW FOCUS AND MATTE BOX Base plate 35/S35 base plate Lens support Studio follow focus Lightweight follow focus Matte box MISCELLANEOUS AND APPENDIX Assistant work light Tools Directors finder APPENDIX CONNECTORS AND CABLES TABLE OF CONTENTS...

  • Page 5: Preface

    12,55 lbs / 5,7 kg only incl. magazine for shoulder operation. Contrary to other ”noisy“ cameras, the SL makes, when shooting at 24 or 25 fps, just a pleasant, quiet buzzing sound (25 db). Together with the new body, two new SL MAGAZINES, an SL OPTICAL VIEWFINDER, an SL B&W VIDEO CAMERA...

  • Page 6: Moviecam Feedback Mail

    MOVIECAM FEEDBACK MAIL Like the MOVIECAM SL system itself, its users guide consists of several interchangeable parts that will continuously be updated. Just send an E-mail by pushing HERE directly to the Vienna Headquarters and future updates will be mailed to you free of charge.

  • Page 7: Care And Cleaning

    CARE AND CLEANING Like the other MOVIECAM cameras, the MOVIECAM SL is almost maintenance-free. There is only one requirement for a smooth operation: the camera has to be meticulously clean. Therefore you should protect it against any dirt or smudges.
  • Page 8 [5] [6] [10] [11] [12] [13] [18] [14] [15] [16] [17] THE SL SYSTEM...
  • Page 9 1 400 FT/120 M STEADICAM SL MAGAZINE 2 FOOTAGE COUNTER WITH INPUT UNIT 3 SL VIDEO VIEWFINDER 4 POWER RECEPTACLE 5 SYNC OUT CONNECTOR 6 COVER PLATE OF MAIN FUSE HOLDER 7 ACCESSORY BOX INTERFACE PLUG 8 RIGHT HANDGRIP ATTACHMENT...
  • Page 10 1 400 FT/120 M STEADICAM SL MAGAZINE 2 FOOTAGE COUNTER WITH INPUT UNIT 3 SL VIDEO VIEWFINDER 4 POWER RECEPTACLE 5 SYNC OUT CONNECTOR 6 COVER PLATE OF MAIN FUSE HOLDER 7 ACCESSORY BOX INTERFACE PLUG 8 RIGHT HANDGRIP ATTACHMENT...
  • Page 11 [11] [23] [10] [19] [20] [21] [22] [24] [25] [26] [27] [28] [29] [30] [31] [32] [33] [34] [35] [36] [37] THE SL SYSTEM...
  • Page 12 Notes:...
  • Page 13 CHAPTER 1 THE BODY OF THE SL-SYSTEM...

  • Page 14: Camera Front

    Fig. 2 – CAMERA FRONT Contrary to the other MOVIECAM CAMERAS, the MOVIECAM SL is provided only with an ARRI PL lens mount [5]. Depending on the mounting, you can shoot either STANDARD 35 or SUPER 35 format. This choice has to be stated at the rental house where the necessary changes are made.
  • Page 15 The lower connector [1] may be used for the remote control of the on/off button (e.g. RIGHT HANDGRIP button). The dovetail type accessory bracket [3] is used to hold the CARRYING HANDLE or the LIGHTWEIGHT FOLLOW FOCUS device. CHAPTER 1 THE BODY OF THE SL SYSTEM...

  • Page 16: Camera Left Side

    In case of difficulties when closing the door, do not use force! Please check whether the movement is in its front position and the film guides are closed.  CHAPTER 1 THE BODY OF THE SL SYSTEM...

  • Page 17: Control Board

    Power (24 V) for eyecup heater or ASSISTANT WORK LIGHT is supplied via the connector [8]. The tape measure is attached to the hook [10] that indicates the image plane. The multi-functional button [9] has the following three  functions: CHAPTER 1 THE BODY OF THE SL SYSTEM...
  • Page 18 The camera is switched on by activating either the button [7], the RIGHT HANDGRIP button or the button on the REMOTE CONTROL. Equally, any of those buttons can be employed to switch off the camera, and vice versa. CHAPTER 1 THE BODY OF THE SL SYSTEM...

  • Page 19: Display

    Fig. 3c – DISPLAY Following information is provided by the display on the control board of the MOVIECAM SL, on the READOUT or on the REMOTE CONTROL BOX – MOVIECAM SL without ACCESSORY BOX: Flashing when a buckle switch has been interrupted (e.g.
  • Page 20 – MOVIECAM SL with ACCESSORY BOX: Flashing when speed either too high or low has been selected on SUPER SPEED CONTROL BOX. Lighting when camera runs with 2 fps. Flashing when lower speed has been selected. Lighting when camera runs with 40 fps.

  • Page 21: Camera Rear

    The MAGAZINES (or MAGAZINE ADAPTER) are attached at the camera rear by sliding them onto the mounting rail [13]. Below the magazine lower mounting rail there is the receptacle [16] for the camera’s 24 V power supply. CHAPTER 1 THE BODY OF THE SL SYSTEM...
  • Page 22 On top of the camera rear, there is a small unlocking button [25a]. When mounting the SL MAGAZINE or the SL MAGAZINE ADAPTER to the camera, you will hear a click which indicates that the lock [25b] itself is engaged in the MAGAZINE/MAGAZINE ADAPTER notch and the MAGAZINE/MAGAZINE ADAPTER is firmly mounted.

  • Page 23: Camera Right Side

    [18] there is the interface plug for the accessory boxes. The main fuse of the camera (Glass fuse: 6,3 A slow, 5 x 20 mm) is located below the cover plate [17]. CHAPTER 1 THE BODY OF THE SL SYSTEM...

  • Page 24: Camera Top

    (either STANDARD 35 or SUPER 35 format). The engraved viewfinder mounting plate [29] is turned upside down when changing the format at a rental  house. CHAPTER 1 THE BODY OF THE SL SYSTEM...

  • Page 25: Viewfinder Mount Plate

    [29] on top of the glass surface. Caution: Do n o t touch the adjusting and retaining screws [0] - they are reserved for the technicians of the rental house only! CHAPTER 1 THE BODY OF THE SL SYSTEM...

  • Page 26: Camera Base

    [28] - Threaded sockets [0] - Adjusting screws Contrary to the other MOVIECAM CAMERAS, the SL has only an ARRI - type axis base. Caution: When working with several camera types, care should be taken that the accessories, e.g. BASE PLATE, MATTE BOX or FOLLOW FOCUS, can be adjusted to the ARRI axis.
  • Page 27 Notes: CHAPTER 1 THE BODY OF THE SL SYSTEM...
  • Page 28 CHAPTER 2 THE SL OPTICAL- AND THE VIDEO VIEWFINDER...
  • Page 29 CHAPTER 2 SL OPTICAL- AND VIDEO VIEWFINDER...

  • Page 30: Sl Viewfinder

    The eyepiece is not interchangeable. It can be rotated 360° only vertically while maintaining an erect image. B) The SL OPTICAL VIEWFINDER permits the use of the SL VIDEO B&W VIDEO CAMERA (mounted on the top). The light transmission ratio of the built-...
  • Page 31 C) By means of the SL ADAPTER PLATE all OPTICAL and VIDEO VIEWFINDERS of the MOVIECAM COMPTACT system may be used with the MOVIECAM SL including VIDEO CAMERAS and VIDEO ASSIST MONITOR, MOVIELITE, REMOTE CONTROL and READOUT systems. CHAPTER 2...

  • Page 32: Mounting The Sl Viewfinder

    [31] [30] [32] Fig. 9 – MOUNTING THE SL VIEWFINDER [30] - Threaded sockets [31] - Glass surfaces [32] - Gauged borehole After removing both caps, the SL OPTICAL VIEWFINDER is mounted to the camera body with three M5 Allen screws.

  • Page 33: Eyecup

    Fig. 11 – EYECUP RETAINING MOUNT Below the RUBBER EYECUP there is a magnetically held ATTACHMENT RING for a diopter correction lens or some special filter. Lens or filter must have a diameter of 31,5 mm. CHAPTER 2 THE SL OPTICAL- AND THE VIDEO VIEWFINDER...
  • Page 34 [8]. Connectors on camera and eyepiece are identical. CHAPTER 2 THE SL OPTICAL- AND THE VIDEO VIEWFINDER...

  • Page 35: Adjustment Of The Pivoting Eyepiece

    [33] [35] Fig. 13 – FRICTION ADJUSTMENT OF THE PIVOTING EYEPIECE/EYEPIECE SHUTTER WHEEL The eyepiece is integrated into the SL OPTICAL VIEWFINDER and rotatable by 360°. It automatically gives an upright erect image, regardless of the angle of view. To swing the eyepiece, loosen the tension screw [33] below the eyepiece mount, move the eyepiece and tighten the screw again.

  • Page 36: Diopter Corrections

    [33] [34] Fig. 14 – DIOPTER CORRECTION The MOVIECAM SL eyepiece may be diopter-adjusted by turning the knurled barrel [34]. With the help of a scale, where personal marks may be added, the assistant can easily adjust the eyepiece to the eyesights of the different people using the camera.

  • Page 37: Sl B&W Video Camera

    [15] Fig. 15a +15b – SL B&W VIDEO CAMERA An SL B&W VIDEO CAMERA can be attached to the SL OPTICAL VIEWFINDER. At the top side of the SL OPTICAL VIEWFINDER, below a cover [15], there is the exit pupil for the video image and a small connector for the power supply of the VIDEO CAMERA.
  • Page 38 [44] - ”Fischer“ connector for video assist monitor [36] - BNC video outlet [37] - attachment for the video assist monitor. The SL B&W VIDEO CAMERA is provided with an attachment and a connector for a small on-board video assist MONITOR.

  • Page 39: B&W Video Assist Monitor

    Caution: Adjust video iris only after lens aperture of the MOVIECAM SL has been set! In case the monitor is not needed, it can be turned off with a small switch [40]. CHAPTER 2 THE SL OPTICAL- AND THE VIDEO VIEWFINDER...
  • Page 40 CHAPTER 3 THE VIEWFINDER ADAPTER PLATE AND THE COMPACT VIEWFINDERS...
  • Page 41 CHAPTER 3 THE VIEWFINDER ADAPTER PLATE AND THE SL VIEWFINDERS...

  • Page 42: Viewfinder Adapter Plate

    COMPACT system. Two SL ADAPTERS are provided. With the first one, the COMPACT viewfinder systems can be used on the SL; with the other SL ADAPTER, the COMPACT MAGAZINES can be used. The VIEWFINDER ADAPTER PLATE [VAP] is a small plate with an optical system that is attached to the camera body like the SL OPTICAL VIEWFINDER.
  • Page 43 For detailed information about all these parts, please consult the COMPACT USERS GUIDE. Caution: Before mounting the adapter plate, make sure that all glass surfaces are meticulously clean. Care should be taken that the adapter sits plane on the camera body. CHAPTER 3 THE VIEWFINDER ADAPTER PLATE AND THE COMPACT VIEWFINDERS...
  • Page 44 [VAP] CHAPTER 3 THE VIEWFINDER ADAPTER PLATE AND THE COMPACT VIEWFINDERS...
  • Page 45 [VAP] CHAPTER 3 THE VIEWFINDER ADAPTER PLATE AND THE COMPACT VIEWFINDERS...
  • Page 46 CHAPTER 4 THE SL MAGAZINES...
  • Page 47 CHAPTER 4 THE SL MAGAZINES...

  • Page 48: Sl Magazines

    Caution: There is one important difference to the other magazines of the MOVIECAM family: with the SL MAGAZINES, it is not possible to shoot reverse. With a SL MAGAZINE ADAPTER [MA], you may use the following magazines of the COMPACT system on the MOVIECAM SL (for shooting in both directions): [C] 1.000 ft / 300 m LIGHTWEIGHT MAGAZINE...

  • Page 49: Digital Footage Counter

    Fig. 20 – THE SL MAGAZINES The digital footage counter displays the remaining footage; it is powered by its own on-board battery. When a magazine is attached to a powered camera, the magazine battery recharges automatically. In case nothing is displayed (which very rarely...
  • Page 50 Fig. 21 – THE SL MAGAZINES The small lock lever [A] is, when locked, secured by a spring steel safety tab [B]. Open the magazines by pressing the safety tab down and turning the lever counter-clockwise. When closing, the safety tab automatically prevents an unintended opening.

  • Page 51: Sl Magazine Interior

    Fig. 22a – SL MAGAZINE INTERIOR The construction of these magazines was based on two important aspects: size and weight. Regarding the size, these magazines were built as active displacement - type magazines. This means the take-up core continuously shifts from its start position towards the feed core, while the feed core itself shifts backward.
  • Page 52 Fig. 22b – SL MAGAZINES INTERIOR The difference between these two magazines is the design of the light-traps [B] in which the roller assemblies are mounted. The STEADICAM magazine mount is designed in such a way that, throughout shooting the 400 ft / 120 m film, the center of gravity is maintained.

  • Page 53: Roller Assembly

    – turn the core gently to the left or right until you hear a second “click”. Only now the core is properly seated. In case you do not hear the“clicks”, the core holder [H] pin has  CHAPTER 4 THE SL MAGAZINES...
  • Page 54 Caution: In case of a malfunction of the core holder, do not disassemble – magazines should be serviced at a MOVIECAM Rental House. From now on in darkness: 5) Put film roll on empty can and place it to the magazine left side.
  • Page 55 [F]. Make sure that the film is not wound up below the recess of the small roller [R]. The film windings on the feed side must not protrude below plate – film might touch the magazine bottom.  CHAPTER 4 THE SL MAGAZINES...
  • Page 56 (e.g. changing bag, film bag etc.) is caught between magazine cover and base. When the light is on again: 11) Attach a loop protector and 12) Feed length of unexposed film into footage counter. CHAPTER 4 THE SL MAGAZINES...
  • Page 57 Notes: CHAPTER 4 THE SL MAGAZINES...
  • Page 58 CHAPTER 5 THE SL MAGAZINE ADAPTER...
  • Page 59 CHAPTER 5 THE SL MAGAZINE ADAPTER...

  • Page 60: Sl Magazine Adapter

    ADAPTER that simulates the COMPACT camera opening. To mount this ADAPTER to the SL body, you have to slit it onto the rail, like an SL MAGAZINE itself. Slide the SL MAGAZINE ADAPTER onto the rails carefully until you hear a ”click” and the adapter sits tight.
  • Page 61 Notes: CHAPTER 5 THE SL MAGAZINE ADAPTER...
  • Page 62 CHAPTER 6 THE SL CARRYING HANDLE AND HANDGRIPS...
  • Page 63 CHAPTER 6 THE SL CARRYING HANDLE AND HANDGRIPS...
  • Page 64 With the two knurled knobs [C], you may change the position of the carrying handle. The actual SL CARRYING HANDLE is only designed to carry the camera equipped with the SL OPTICAL VIEWFINDER. Other CARRYING HANDLES will soon be designed for the SL equipped with other Viewfinders.

  • Page 65: Right Handgrip

    [7] on the camera left side and vice versa. The RIGHT HANDGRIP is fixed to the MOVIECAM SL by means of a small MOUNTING RAIL [B]. The mounting rail is slid...

  • Page 66: Left Handgrip

    Fig. 27 – THE LEFT HANDGRIP MOVIECAM provides an additional handgrip for the camera left side that can be turned in any direction. Slide the handgrip onto the support rods and tighten at both sides. To change the handgrip position, lift both latches [A] and loosen the screws [B].

  • Page 67: Sl Lightweight Base Plate

    Fig. 28 – THE SL LIGHTWEIGHT BASE PLATE An extremely lightweight SL BASE PLATE has been designed for hand held operation with the MOVIECAM SL. This base plate consists of two parts: One part is attached to the camera, the other to the camera head.
  • Page 68 CHAPTER 7 THE INTERIOR OF THE SL...
  • Page 69 CHAPTER 7 THE INTERIOR OF THE SL...
  • Page 70 [M1] [D1] [L1] [D2] [L2] [M2] [N2] Fig. 29 – THE SL INTERIOR Movement block Lock lever for lower aperture plate Lower aperture plate [D1] Upper aperture plate [D2] Gate Handle of upper aperture plate Lock lever for upper aperture plate...

  • Page 71: Pitch Adjustment Control

    This position is just a small segment of a screw turn. Remark: The interior of the SL looks similar to that of the other MOVIECAM cameras, but the rear film guides and the rear buckle switches are mounted differently. Both rear...

  • Page 72: Ground Glasses

    Fig. 30 – GROUND GLASSES The SL is equipped with the same GROUND GLASSES as the other MOVIECAM cameras. GROUND GLASSES with the following markings are available: STANDARD 35 formats: 1 : 1.375 (Academy) 1 : 1.375 + TV 1 : 1.375 (camera + projector) 1 : 1.375 + 1 : 1.66...
  • Page 73 Fig. 31a – CHANGING THE GROUND GLASSES The ground glass of the MOVIECAM SL lies flat on top of the mirror shutter and has a metal holder with a thread in the right front corner. Use the MOVIECAM COMBITOOL [T4] to exchange the...
  • Page 74 Push the GROUND GLASS gently all the way in until it rests against the stop and unscrew the COMBITOOL. Caution: Never place the ground glass on its edges. Do not force! CHAPTER 7 THE INTERIOR OF THE SL...
  • Page 75 – which will rarely be the case when handled properly and carefully – should you clean it with a small brush or an orangewood stick. Caution:  Never ever lubricate the aperture plate! CHAPTER 1 THE BODY OF THE SL SYSTEM...
  • Page 76 2. lift the small lever [F] and pull out UPPER APERTURE PLATE by its handle [E]. Caution: Be careful not to damage aperture plate or gate - this might have serious consequences!  CHAPTER 1 THE BODY OF THE SL SYSTEM...
  • Page 77 (= lock) again. You can insert the aperture plate only parallel to the rail [X]! Caution: In case the aperture plate is slanting, start inserting again. CHAPTER 7 THE INTERIOR OF THE SL...

  • Page 78: Lower Aperture Plate

    When removing the LOWER APERTURE PLATE, 1. slide back the movement block by turning lever [J]; 2. press the small lever [B] down; 3. hold the released aperture plate [C] at  its base and remove it. CHAPTER 7 THE INTERIOR OF THE SL...
  • Page 79 3. Simultaneously, pull down the small lever [B] and press the lower part of the aperture plate in. 4. Lock the LOWER APERTURE PLATE in the camera by releasing the spring loaded lever [B]. CHAPTER 7 THE INTERIOR OF THE SL...

  • Page 80: Pressure Plate

    The spring is pressed into this cavity. The spring loaded steel pin [B] in the pressure block presses the plate onto the film with a certain force. When tapped lightly, the pin should move easily and spring back to its former position. CHAPTER 7 THE INTERIOR OF THE SL...

  • Page 81: Mirror Shutter

    The opening angle of the mirror shutter ranges from 22,5° to 180°. To check or adjust the mirror shutter angle, proceed as follows: 1. Important: disconnect the camera. 2. Remove lens or cavity cap and open the camera  door. CHAPTER 7 THE INTERIOR OF THE SL...
  • Page 82 3. Advance mirror shutter [a] with inching knob [K] until shutter angle mark [b] is visible in the lens mount. 4. Insert the MOVIECAM COMBITOOL [T4] in the small opening below this mark and turn it until you get the desired mirror shutter angle marked on the scale [b].
  • Page 83 Notes: CHAPTER 7 THE INTERIOR OF THE SL...

  • Page 84: Power Supplies

    CHAPTER 8 THE POWER SUPPLIES...

  • Page 85: Power Supplies

    CHAPTER 8 THE POWER SUPPLIES...
  • Page 86 The MOVIECAM SL is operated with a constant voltage of 24 V. Under normal working conditions (approx. 25° C / color film in SL 400 ft - 120m MAGAZINE / 24 fps), the camera consumes 2,5A. The camera red diode lights up in case the voltage ...

  • Page 87: Power Supply Unit

    The integrated, thermostatically controlled heating elements need approx. 15 W, even when the camera is not running. A stabilized 24 V (direct current) outlet, a 110 V / 220 V (alternating current) outlet and a lead battery charger are integrated in the POWER UNIT body. Caution: Prior to connecting the power unit with the mains, check the given voltage and, if necessary, adjust the...

  • Page 88: Battery Block

    After the BATTERY BLOCK has been fully charged, in approximately 6 hours, the on-board charger switches off and the LED extinguishes. To operate the MOVIECAM SL, plug the red CAMERA CABLE into the 24 V outlet [a]. CHAPTER 8 THE POWER SUPPLIES...
  • Page 89 The blue cable connects the mains with the POWER SUPPLY unit. The red cable connects the POWER SUPPLY unit or a BATTERY BLOCK with the SL. Both coiled cables may be stretched up to approx. 2,5 m. Do not overstretch!

  • Page 90: Voltage Stabilizer

    Fig. 40 – ADJUSTABLE VOLTAGE STABILIZER The MOVIECAM DC-DC converter stabilizes the battery voltage to the maximum performance for the SL. The input range is 18 – 36 V dc The output range is 24 – 28 V dc The max.
  • Page 91 Notes: CHAPTER 8 THE POWER SUPPLIES...
  • Page 92 CHAPTER 9 THREADING THE SL...
  • Page 93 CHAPTER 9 THREADING THE SL...

  • Page 94: Door Lock

    In case the door does not close properly, check whether the movement block is in its front position and the film guides are closed. Only then the door can be locked properly. CHAPTER 9 THREADING THE SL...
  • Page 95 SL is designed with an upper and a lower rail [13] where the SL magazines are slid on. On top of the mounting rail is a lock to secure the magazine or the adapter.

  • Page 96: Threading Film In The Sl

    [N1] [L1] [L2] [N2] Fig. 43 – THREADING FILM IN THE SL 1. Open camera door. 2. Bring the movement to its rear position by turning the lever [J] clockwise. 3. Swing away the rear film guides [L1+ L2] by pressing the release knobs [N1+ N2] 4.
  • Page 97 [13] [13] Fig. 44 – THREADING FILM IN THE SL 5a. Threading the film in the SL using the SL MAGAZINES Slide the magazine onto the body until you hear a ”click”. Take care not to put the magazine on its edges, ...
  • Page 98 [MA] Fig. 45a – THREADING FILM IN THE SL 5b. Threading the film in the SL using the SL MAGAZINE ADPTER [MA] and COMPACT MAGAZINES Install the SL MAGAZINE ADAPTER like an SL MAGAZINE by sliding it onto the rail until you hear ...
  • Page 99 [MA] Fig. 45b – THREADING FILM IN THE SL Attach magazine mounting claw to the adapter mounting rail. Insert film loop through the adapter in the camera. For easier threading, the adapter door [D] can be opened. Grab the film loop and swing magazine forward toward the adapter until it engages in the latch.
  • Page 100 Fig. 46 – THREADING FILM IN THE SL Caution: The latch of the adapter must be open! Do not crimp or fold the film! Do not forget: Lock the magazine on the adapter by  pulling the adapter locking lever forward.
  • Page 101 [M1] [M2] [L2] Fig. 47a – THREADING FILM IN THE SL From now on same handling with SL or COMPACT MAGAZINES. 6. Pull film loop toward film gate and insert between film guides [L1 + L2] and sprocket-wheels [M1 + ...
  • Page 102 [L1] [M1] [M2] [L2] Fig. 47b - THREADING FILM IN THE SL Then thread film between film gate and movement block [A] in a not too narrow loop. Caution: As soon as you connect the camera, the film winders are shortly activated to tighten the film.
  • Page 103 [M1] [L1] [M2] [L2] Fig. 48 – THREADING FILM IN THE SL 7. Swing guide rails toward the sprocket-wheels  [M1 + M2] by moving the latches [L1 + L2]. CHAPTER 9 THREADING THE SL...
  • Page 104 [K1] Fig. 49 – THREADING FILM IN THE SL 8. Turn the lever [J] with one hand gently counter- clockwise to move the movement block [A] into its front position. Simultaneously, turn inching knob [K] with the other hand to the left and right within the range of the ”TWIST“...
  • Page 105 [M1] Fig. 50 – THREADING FILM IN THE SL 9. To adjust loop length, turn inching knob [K] to the position (dot) marked ”LOOP”. 10. Form upper film loop to the ”LOOP” mark engraved on the rear side of the camera interior by depressing and turning the sprocket button [M1].
  • Page 106 [M2] Fig. 51 – THREADING FILM IN THE SL 11. Repeat this procedure with the lower film loop. 12. Film should always be tightened now by the winders. If not, check that the locking levers are in shooting position. The film is tightened by shortly pressing the multi-functional knob [9] (see Fig.
  • Page 107 Fig. 52 – DUST CHECK When manually switching off the camera, the electronic system of the MOVIECAM SL automatically sets the mirror shutter to ”viewing position“. To inspect the gate without opening the camera, set the mirror shutter to shooting position by pressing the multi- for 2 seconds.
  • Page 108 CHAPTER 10 THE ACCESSORY BOXES...
  • Page 109 CHAPTER 10 THE ACCESSORY BOXES...
  • Page 110 Those ACCESSORY BOXES must be new types which have digital displays. The AATON CODE BOX cannot be used because the SL is not equipped with an LED to record the code. In order to use the SUPER SPEED CONTROL BOX and the SYNCO BOX, MOVIECAMsupplies an interface cable.

  • Page 111: Accessory Box Interface

    Fig. 54 – THE ACCESSORY BOX INTERFACE At the other end of the interface cable, there is an attachment plate to mount the boxes. Features and handling of the boxes, including the IRIS CONTROL device, the SPEEDBOX REMOTE CONTROL WHEEL and the MAIN SYNC ADAPTER, are described in the COMPACT USERS GUIDE.

  • Page 112: Remote Control

    Fig. 55 – REMOTE CONTROL To connect the SL REMOTE CONTROL CABLE with the MOVIECAM SL camera, remove first the interface plug cover (Fig. 5 [18]) on the right side of the camera; then plug in the connector. When using viewfinders from the COMPACT system, you may also use the COMPACT REMOTE CONTROL CABLE.
  • Page 113 Notes: CHAPTER 10 THE ACCESSORY BOXES...
  • Page 114 CHAPTER 11 SUPPORT, FOLLOW FOCUS AND MATTE BOX...
  • Page 115 CHAPTER 11 SUPPORT, FOLLOW FOCUS AND MATTE BOX...

  • Page 116: Base Plate

    MOVIECAM COMPACT can be used together with the SL. There is one important difference, however, between COMPACT and SL: the camera base of the SL is provided with bore holes in ARRI axis standard only. SUPPORT RODS and, subsequently, LENS SUPPORT, MATTEBOX, STUDIO FOLLOW FOCUS etc.
  • Page 117 Fig. 57 – BASE PLATE (35/S 35) [42] - Adjusting rings [43] - Locking lever The support rod brackets on the MOVIECAM BASE PLATE are mobile. This is of advantage when shifting the optical axes for shooting in either STANDARD 35 or SUPER 35 format.

  • Page 118: Lens Support

    Fig. 58a – LENS SUPPORT Mount the LENS SUPPORT to both SUPPORT RODS and tighten the lever [a]. CHAPTER 11 SUPPORT, FOLLOW FOCUS AND MATTE BOX...
  • Page 119 Fig. 58b – LENS SUPPORT The MOVIECAM LENS SUPPORT can be adjusted to either MOVIECAM (MC) [a] or ARRIFLEX (ARRI) [b] standard. The lower part of the support ring is attached asymmetrically and may thus be turned 180° after loosening the two M4 Allen fixing screws [c]. This shifts the ring´s central axis to the center of the...

  • Page 120: Studio Follow Focus

    Fig. 59 – STUDIO FOLLOW FOCUS Slide the MOVIECAM FOLLOW FOCUS onto the SUPPORT RODS and tighten it with the lock lever [a]. CHAPTER 11 SUPPORT, FOLLOW FOCUS AND MATTE BOX...
  • Page 121 Fig. 60/61 – STUDIO FOLLOW FOCUS MOVIECAM provides several accessories for the STUDIO FOLLOW FOCUS, e.g. focus extension levers [a] and flexible shafts [b] (easy to mount with a squared stick-in system [c]), as well as various gears [d] for the different lenses, e.g. COOKE, ZEISS, CANON, ANGENIEUX and MOVIELENS.
  • Page 122 Fig. 62/63 – STUDIO FOLLOW FOCUS For each lens, two magnetic discs [g] for individual marks should be available – one for each side of the FOLLOW FOCUS. Caution: When attaching these discs, the locating pins [x] have to engage in the holes [y] . The STUDIO FOLLOW FOCUS has a two gear drive.

  • Page 123: Lightweight Follow Focus

    Fig. 64 – LIGHTWEIGHT FOLLOW FOCUS The MOVIECAM LIGHTWEIGHT FOLLOW FOCUS is used mainly for handheld operation. It has no scales; the distance has to be read directly off the lens barrel. After the squared support rod [a] is attached with a screw to the dove tail bracket [3] on the camera front, mount the LIGHTWEIGHT FOLLOW FOCUS to this rod.
  • Page 124 Fig. 65/66 – LIGHTWEIGHT FOLLOW FOCUS The lever [d] at the rear of the LIGHTWEIGHT FOLLOW FOCUS is used to swing and adjust the small driver arm. A small gear, used for prime lenses (e.g. ZEISS), is attached to the end of this arm. The operating wheels are attached to either left [e] or right [f] side of the follow focus.

  • Page 125: Matte Box

    Fig. 67 – MATTE BOX This MATTE BOX is equipped with two filter stages [b] for altogether four 6.6”x 6.6” filters, two each rotatable and sliding through, as well as two toothed filter frames, operable with a rotary knob or flexible shaft.
  • Page 126 Fig. 68/69 – MATTE BOX The MATTE BOX holds two filter stages for altogether four 6,6” x 6,6” filters, two each rotatable (knob [f]) and sliding. Each filter stage has an attachment at the rear for 6” , 138 mm or 4 ”...
  • Page 127 [o] [m] Fig. 70/71 – MATTE BOX The MATTE BOX with its filter stages is attached mobile to two short rods [i]. The gear [j] engages in the toothed lower rod [k]. To move the MATTE BOX forward or backward without having to move the whole bracket, loosen the locking lever [l] and turn the gear [j].
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  • Page 130: Assistant Work Light

    [A] - On/off switch The ASSISTANT WORK LIGHT is mounted either on top of the SL body, on top of a READOUT or on top of a MOVIELITE like a flash to a still camera. After loosening the fixing screw, slide the light shoe into one of the several brackets and tighten the screw.

  • Page 131: Tools

    In addition to the various cleaning tools, the camera assistant needs only four other tools to work with the MOVIECAM SL: With [T1], you attach the BASE PLATE to the camera. With [T2], you can mount and remove e.g. VIEW- FINDER, HANDGRIPS etc.

  • Page 132: Directors Finder

    Fig. 74 – DIRECTORS FINDER The DIRECTORS FINDER allows to look for set-ups by using the lenses of the MOVIECAM SL. GROUND GLASSES, COMPACT VIEWFINDER systems and RIGHT HANDGRIP may be attached to the directors finder in the same way as to the camera.
  • Page 133 Now that you have read the whole manual, you already know the SL by heart. Just attach the tape measure to the hook and start shooting. Good luck! CHAPTER 12 MISCELLANEOUS...
  • Page 134 Notes: CHAPTER 12 MISCELLANEOUS...

  • Page 135: Appendix

    APPENDIX CONNECTORS AND CABLES...

  • Page 136: Connectors And Cables

    VIDEO ASSIST OUT Top View GND (ground) +12V DC N.C. VIDEO SIG. OUT Socket type: FISCHER D 102 A 053 MOVIECAM PILOT CABLE FOR NAGRA IV PLUG (Bottom view) MOVIECAM NAGRA SYNC INPUT SYNC OUT PILOT (50 or 60 Hz)
  • Page 137 50Hz at 25 FPS, 24 FPS 60 Hz at 24 FPS GND (Ground, Return for Pilot) Socket type: FISCHER D 103 A 054 MOVIECAM DC SUPPLY CABLE BATTERY CAMERA + 24 V + 24 V 4 PINS XLR (male)

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