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Summary of Contents for ARRI ARRIFLEX 16S
- Page 1 Arriflex 16S Operating Instructions...
- Page 2 Film Magazine (200 ft.) Magazine Cover Lock Latch for Magazine Lock Camera Cover Lock Diopter Adjustment Ring Eyepiece Retaining Ring Lock for Diopter Adjustment Power Cable Lock Override Button for Buckle Switch Camera “ON” Switch Camera ”OFF” Switch Cover Lock Spring Magazine Opening Cover Tachometer Footage Counter...
- Page 3 The Arriflex 16S/B-GS [With 60-Cycle Generator and Automatic Startmarker] The 16S /B-GS is a special model of the basic Arrilflex 16 S/B. It is factory equipped with a 60-cycle generator, an automatic startmarker and a manually operated cue marker, designed to work with all ¼”...
- Page 4 The miniature lamp, which is visible just over the camera hand grip is paired with another lamp, located inside the camera. The inside lamp flashes whole frames of film, during camera run-up time. The result is that the beginning of each take, three or four frames of film are flashed.
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Page 5: Holding The Camera
Arriflex 16S Operating Instructions Each Arriflex 16 S/B is SUPPLIED WITH: 1 Test film taken with camera 2 Plastic skewer for cleaning emulsion from film gate. 3 Bottle with special camera oil 4 Tube of special grease for lens cavities of camera and lens mounts. - Page 6 Viewing Place against finder eyecup. (Eyeglass wearers should remove or raise glasses to forehead and sight without them). For left eye viewing, the eyecup can be rotated. A periscope finder can be used for left eye viewing when a magazine is attached to the camera.
- Page 7 Detachable Eyepiece The detachable eyepiece, the same on all Arriflex cameras, permits the use of a variety of finder accessories like the PERISOPIC ACCESSORY FINDER, WHICH FACILITATES VIEWING FROM THE SIDE OR THE TOP (for instance if camera is on a microscope or copy stand), or viewing with the left eye when a 400 ft.
- Page 8 The fiber screen has distinctly greater brilliance, which is especially noticeable in low light conditions or at small lens apertures. Fiber screens are available for later installation in any Arriflex 16S above serial number 8981. On Arriflex 16S cameras with Serial Number 6101 to 8980, exchangeability of the ground glass to fiber screen is possible by using a finder modernization kit (see price list for details).
- Page 9 The Bayonet Lock mount provides seating and lens alignment of superior precision and durability. Use zoom lenses always in Arri Bayonet Lock Lens Mounts. Lenses for Arriflex are made by the world's leading optical manufacturers and represent the ultimate in optical and mechanical quality.
- Page 10 Two filter stages accept rectangular 60x75mm and 60x100mm GLASS FILTERS, or ARRI FILTER HOLDERS with frame for 2" square gelatine or glass filters. One of the stages can be rotated for use with GRADUATED OR POLARIZING FILTERS.
- Page 11 Motors The 8 Volt VARIABLE SPEED MOTOR is generally standard equipment for 16S/B. All motors are interchangeable. By simply opening lock lever (24), the motor may be pulled out of the camera housing and replaced with any other motor such -GOVERNOR CONTROLLED CONSTANT...
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Page 12: Film Gate
Generally, batteries with less than 1.8 Ampere/hours at rated voltage are not practical. In an emergency, the Arriflex 16S may be operated from a 6 Volt auto battery. Maximum camera speed will be approximately 24 FPS with the variable speed motor. - Page 13 Registration Pin With the film gate opened, the registration pin can be seen just above the transport claw. Its function is to locate the film precisely and to hold it in place during the moment of exposure. The registration pin ensures rock-steady pictures, a repetitively precise film line, and increased tolerance against film pitch changes.
- Page 14 Camera Loading & Threading Turn cover lock (14) from “C” to “O” and lift cover. Lay cover down and be sure switch is in OFF position otherwise switch activating pin could get bent. Place 100 ft. film spool on upper spindle. Pull off about 2 feet of film. Both spindles have an automatic lock to hold film spool in place in any camera position.
- Page 15 Then close camera and turn lock (4) to "C", Again, be sure that the door switch (10) is released, in the "OFF" position, otherwise the cover cannot be closed. Run off approximately 5 feet of light-struck leader before beginning filming. Set footage counter and frame counter to –0–...
- Page 16 However, when in doubt whether the buckle switch was unintentionally triggered by impacts or vibration, or whether it was actuated due to a film jam, it is recommended to open the camera, to check the film path and sacrifice a few inches of film rather than risk damage by just using the external override control.
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Page 17: Magazine Loading
This power contact is silver-plated and must be kept clean at all times to insure lowest resistance. Arriflex 16S magazines are designed for 400 ft. and 200 ft. 16mm single or double perforated film on plastic core (darkroom loads) B-wound. By removing the core adapters, the 400 ft. - Page 18 Once back in the compartment, arrest the take-up guide arm in it's latch near the top of the magazine casting. Attach the film to the collapsible core by slipping it into the gap and locking it with the chromed expansion clip. During unloading, when using a collapsible center core, the film can easily unspool from the center unless it is deliberately held.
- Page 19 The Arriflex 16S has the sprocket drive in the camera compartment. To load the camera with a pre-Ioaded magazine, proceed as follows: Pull enough film out of the throat of the magazine so you can guide it through the magazine opening on the camera casting.
- Page 20 Prior to filming with a freshly loaded magazine always turn the two knurled knobs (32,35) on the torque motor in the directions indicated by the arrows to remove excessive film slack in the magazine. All later model torque motors are equipped with a grounding plug for a small wire, which leads directly from the negative pole of the battery cable to the torque motor.
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Page 21: Servicing And Maintenance
Servicing and Maintenance The Arriflex 16S is built with utmost precision and is famous for its ruggedness. It will give absolute satisfaction if treated as any precision instrument should be treated, and if serviced at regular intervals, consistent with the amount of use, and the following recommendations. - Page 22 By observing the following "DON'Ts” you will protect the continued safe and reliable operation of your Arriflex: DON'T run camera without film at high speeds. DON'T attempt to disassemble any part of the camera. This should be done by factory-trained personnel only. DON'T touch mirror shutter with fingers.
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