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Instruction Manual
Singleframe Hand Control SFHC-1
Integrated Capping Shutter ICS-1
As of: November 26th 1998

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  • Page 1 ICS-1 SFHC-1 • Instruction Manual Singleframe Hand Control SFHC-1 Integrated Capping Shutter ICS-1 As of: November 26th 1998...
  • Page 2 singleframe- LED EXPOSURE ICS-guide film recognition module EXPOSURE key light-tight cover LED CAP CLOSE / OPEN slide-in mask for pull-down LED CAP Manual claw slits CAP MANUAL key Integrated Capping Shutter SF OFF / ON switch READY CAP MAN / AUTO switch control knob 1/SEC / SEC switch 1x / INT switch...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1. Contents Contents Integrated Capping Shutter Light-Tightness ........23 Safety Instructions Operating the Integrated Capping Shutter .. 25 Singleframe Hand Control Unit SFHC-127 General Description Switching on Singleframe Operation ... 28 Recording Singleframes Modifying the ARRIFLEX 435 (Photographic Mode) ......29 for Singleframe Takes Intervallometer Operation ....
  • Page 4 Trouble-Shooting Camera Warnings ........55 Technical Data Index ARRI Service...

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    • Use only original ARRI spare parts and accessories! • To ensure safe, proper operation, please familiarise yourself with this instruction manual.
  • Page 6 Product Specifications Note on Compliance: In case of enquiries or when ordering, always state the This product and the accessories recommended by the model and serial numbers. manufacturer comply with the requirements of EU- Guideline 89/336/EWG. Explanation of the Symbols in this Instruction Manual indicates objects shown in the photographs.

  • Page 7: General Description

    3. General Description System Overview The system comprises the following components: • The Singleframe Hand Control Unit SFHC-1 photo, which facilitates setting all important parameters for singleframe shots. • The Integrated Capping Shutter (ICS), which ensures that the camera is light-tight around the mirror shutter for a period of approx.
  • Page 8 26 pin socket...

  • Page 9: Modifying The Arriflex

    The ARRI Integrated Capping Shutter covers the film during the interval time with a thin metal plate. The metal plate is pushed into the film gate after exposure. Before the next...

  • Page 10: Preparing The Film Gate

    4.2 Preparing the Film Gate format mask film To accomodate the movement of the pulldown claw during gate film-transport, the film gate is designed with vertical slits locking on both sides. Furthermore, there are two holes for the lever knurled knob register-pins.
  • Page 11 • Press the film gate locking lever towards the photo magazine throat assembly and push the film gate ICS-guide towards the movement block, pressing lightly photo on the lower end of the film gate photo and paying attention that the film gate does not hit the movement film gate ICS- block.

  • Page 12: Attaching The Singleframe Film Recognition Module

    • Slide the new singleframe format mask sideways into 4.3 Attaching the the film gate (page 11). photo Singleframe Film • Slide the ICS-Guide photo (page 11) sideways into the film gate. Recognition Module • Check that the film gate and the film gate shaft are free of dust and dirt.
  • Page 13 • Switch off the main camera switch and remove the camera from the power supply. • Remove the three screws from the magazine locking cover photo. • Remove the magazine locking cover. • Hold the film recognition module tightly to prevent it screws from falling onto the movement block and damaging the module’s surface.
  • Page 14 • Remove the film recognition module photo pulling it towards the movement block . When attaching the new module, ensure TC- or film recognition correct plug positioning as otherwise damage module could be caused to the plug contacts! • Attach the singleframe film recognition module photo •...

  • Page 15: Attaching The Integrated Capping Shutter

    Shutter To prevent stray light from falling on the film during the interval time, the ARRI Integrated Capping Shutter covers the film with a thin metal plate. After each exposure the metal plate is pushed into the film gate and removed immediately before the next exposure.
  • Page 16 • Press the control knob on the Integrated photo Capping Shutter and turn until the black plate reaches the ICS-Guide. Note: If the knob cannot be turned check if the door lock is really in the shut position. control knob shutter plate Do not use force to push the plate into the ICS- Guide, as this could damage the plate or the guide.
  • Page 17 • Press the control knob of the Integrated Capping Shutter door locked and turn it until the black plate disappears in the ICS door. Close and lock the ICS door. To prevent inadvertent opening of the camera door, it can only be opened when the Integrated Capping Shutter is open.

  • Page 18: Attaching The Singleframe Hand Control Unit Sfhc-1

    4.5 Attaching the Singleframe Hand Control Unit SFHC-1 When attaching the Singleframe Hand Control, damage can be caused to the shutter plate if it does not slide into the ICS-Guide correctly. Therefore check manually before attaching the SF ON / OFF switch Singleframe Hand Control to see if the Capping Shutter plate slides easily into the ICS-Guide 1x / INT switch...
  • Page 19 • Plug the SF-C1-S cable into the socket marked CAMERA on the Singleframe Hand Control and the photo Integrated Capping Shutter photo. CAMERA socket The LED next to the CAP-MANUAL key illuminates green. socket...

  • Page 21: Arriflex 435 In Normal Operation

    5. ARRIFLEX 435 in Normal Operation The camera, once modified for singleframe operation, can be used normally with some restrictions. The following points should be taken into consideration: The camera may be operated at max. 120 fps Switching on Normal Operation with the special singleframe film recognition module, as at higher speeds the camera is in •...

  • Page 23: Integrated Capping Shutter

    6. Integrated Capping Shutter 6.1 Light-Tightness Due to the design of mirror-reflex film cameras, stray light no light can reach the lens or the film. The capping shutter may pass around the mirror shutter onto the film when the is opened just before exposure of the singleframe and then camera is not running.
  • Page 24 The following five important rules result: Never shoot singleframe shots without the During interval times of over a few seconds, the Integrated Capping Shutter. camera or magazines parts which do not need to be accessible should be covered with a black During interval times of over an hour use an cloth or similar.

  • Page 25: Operating The Integrated Capping Shutter

    6.2 Operating the Integrated Capping Shutter Attaching the Integrated Capping Shutter has already been described in the chapter Attaching the Integrated Capping CAP OPEN / CLOSE Shutter . CAP-MANUAL key CAP-MANUAL 6.2.1 Singleframe Operation SF ON / OFF switch switched off As long as the singleframe function is switched off by the Singleframe Hand Control (SF switch in position OFF), the Integrated Capping Shutter can be opened or closed by...
  • Page 26 6.2.3 Manual Operation (only in case of failure control knob or while attaching) To open the camera door in case or power failure, and when attaching the Integrated Capping Shutter, it is possible to manually operate the plate on the Integrated Capping Shutter.

  • Page 27: Singleframe Hand Control Unit Sfhc-127

    7. Singleframe Hand Control Unit SFHC-1 The Singleframe Hand Control Unit SFHC-1 facilitates setting Intervallometer Operation all parameters necessary for the exposure of singleframe shots. In intervallometer operation, after switching the 1x / INT switch to the INT position, the interval time starts photo The Singleframe Hand Control takes over control of the running and a certain number of singleframes is recorded.

  • Page 28: Switching On Singleframe Operation

    7.1 Switching on Singleframe Operation Before switching on singleframe operation, ensure that the singleframe guide is correctly installed, that the plate on the Integrated Capping Shutter can be moved easily, that the Singleframe Film Recognition module is attached, that the cover for the openings in the film gate is correctly SF ON / OFF switch RDY LED...

  • Page 29: Recording Singleframes (Photographic Mode)

    7.2 Recording Singleframes (Photographic Mode) EXPOSURE key When recording singleframes, a certain number of single- frames is recorded directly in sequence each time the ex- posure key is pressed. Then the Singleframe Hand Control waits until the exposure key is pressed again. •...

  • Page 30: Setting The Exposure Time

    7.2.2 Setting the Exposure Time The shortest exposure time with a camera shutter angle of EXPOSURE key 180° is 1/8 second. All shorter exposure times are set by adjusting the angle of the mirror shutter on the camera. The ARRIFLEX 435ES is equipped with an electronically adjustable mirror shutter.
  • Page 31 7.2.3 Recording Singleframes • Set the desired exposure time with the EXPOSURE TIME keys photo. • Press the exposure key photo. • With the 1/SEC SEC switch photo, select if the exposure time is displayed as whole seconds or as After pressing the exposure key the Integrated Capping fractions of a second.

  • Page 32: Intervallometer Operation

    7.3 Intervallometer Operation EXPOSURE key For intervallometer operation the 1x / INT switch photo is set to the INT position. The interval time begins running, the integrated capping shutter opens and a certain number of singleframes is recorded. After the set interval time has ended the process is repeated and the same number of singleframes is recorded.
  • Page 33 Values from 0 to 99 frames can be set on the repeat counter. Note: On longer exposure times – over approx. one second – the reciprocity behaviour of the film Note: If the repeat counter is set to 0, one frame will still becomes visible.
  • Page 34 Note: The interval time is defined as follows: it reaches On the Singleframe Hand Control, the next higher interval from the opening of the Integrated Capping time can be set (e.g. calculated minimum interval time: Shutter for the first singleframe of a singleframe 1.03s =>...
  • Page 35 7.3.5 Starting Intervallometer Operation • Turn the 1x / INT switch photo to the INT position. 7.3.6 Stopping Intervallometer Operation INT / 1x switch • Turn the 1x / INT switch to the 1x position. photo...

  • Page 36: Remote Operation

    7.4 Remote Operation Activation of singleframes and starting or stopping inter- vallometer operation can be remotely controlled by cable. 7.4.1 Preparing for Remote Operation • For remote operation the 1x / INT switch must be in the 1x position. • Set exposure time, repeat counter and – for intervallo- meter operation –...
  • Page 37 7.4.2 Activating Singleframes • Through brief connection (minimum 0.05s) of the TRIGGER 1x and GND contacts, a singleframe cycle is started (as if pressing the exposure key). TRIGGER-1X TRIGGER-INT 7.4.3 Starting Intervallometer Operation • By connecting the TRIGGER INT and GND contacts, intervallometer operation is started.

  • Page 38: External Capping Shutter

    7.5 External Capping Shutter As the Integrated Capping Shutter is only light-tight for approx. one hour under normal lighting conditions, an EXT. CAP. socket external capping shutter in front of the lens should be used in addition to the Integrated Capping Shutter for interval times of over an hour.
  • Page 39 External capping shutters need more time to open than the Resistance [ohm] ........Time [s] Integrated Capping Shutter. The length of time to open the external capping shutter in advance is determined by a 100 ..............0.1 resistance between the contacts SHUTTER-TIME and GND in 150 ..............
  • Page 40 Note: When starting the interval, the external capping shutter is switched on first. The first exposure takes place after the set shutter opening time, as determined by the resistance, has ended. The interval time runs from the opening of the integrated capping shutter.

  • Page 41: Light Control

    7.6 Light Control 7.6.1 Switching on/off Light LIGHT socket The Singleframe Hand Control generates output signals which enable through the LIGHT socket luminaires photo to be switched on via an external power circuit at a certain time before exposure and then switched off immediately after exposure.
  • Page 42 The following table shows the resistance values and the Resistance [ohm] ........Time [s] resulting times. If the contacts are only short-circuited, the time will be 5.3 seconds 100 ..............0.1 150 ..............0.2 Note: When starting the interval, the light is switched 200 ..............

  • Page 43: Flash Control

    7.6.2 Flash Control The Singleframe Hand Control generates an output signal to control a flash. Commercially available flash units can be used. They are plugged into the LIGHT socket photo LIGHT socket with a special cable. The signal to activate the flash is given by the Singleframe Hand Control by short-circuiting the contacts FLASH-HI and FLASH-LO photo.
  • Page 44 7.6.3 Exposure Meter An exposure meter can be plugged into the Singleframe Hand Control LIGHT socket via a special cable. The exposure time is then adapted automatically to the changing light LIGHT socket conditions. This function can be used with intervallometer or singleframe operation.
  • Page 45 • With the first exposure (pressing the exposure key or time will be exceeded. The next exposure then starting the intervallometer operation by switching the begins immediately after the last one has ended. 1x / INT switch to INT photo) the lightmeter operation (For precise calculation of the minimum interval is started (RDY LED blinks green).
  • Page 46 SET key MODE key SEL key...

  • Page 47: Indicators On The Camera Display

    8. Indicators on the Camera Display 8.1 Configuring Mode 1 As soon as singleframe operation on the Singleframe Hand Control is switched on (switch SF to ON), “SF” is of the Camera Display displayed in the lower line of the camera display. In Mode 1 of the camera display (recognisable by the •...

  • Page 48: Framecounter

    8.2 Framecounter In the upper line of the camera display the total number of recorded singleframes is displayed photo. If the camera runs in reverse, the framecounter can also display negative values. A minus-sign is then displayed in front of the letters FR.

  • Page 49: Interval Time

    8.4 Interval Time In Mode 1 of the camera display the remaining interval time can be displayed. In the upper line the remaining hours and minutes are dis- played, in the lower line next to the letters SF the remaining seconds photo.

  • Page 51: Trouble-Shooting

    Singleframe EPROM in the camera • Have camera modified by an All LEDs blink missing (camera not modified ARRI service center for singleframe) 1) Exposure time set outside 1) Set camera without electronically RDY LED blinks red...
  • Page 52 Display Display Cause Remedy RDY LED blinks red 2) Interval time outside 2) If MIN:SEC selected: acceptable range set seconds between 0 and 59. If HRS:MIN selected, set minutes between 0 and 59. Calculation of the minimum interval time see chapter 7.3.4 3) Exposure time with its repeats is 3) Increase interval time or reduce longer than the interval time...
  • Page 53 Display Display Cause Remedy RDY LED illuminates red CAP-MANUAL blinks red Error with external capping shutter • Switch off SF ON/OFF switch, • check external capping shutter and its cable, • switch on SF ON/OFF switch. error during interval RDY LED blinks red Exposure LED blinks green 1) Set values were altered 1) Reset original settings...
  • Page 54 Display Display Cause Remedy RDY LED illuminates red Exposure LED illuminates green 3) CAP-MANUAL LED blinks red: 3) Check external capping shutter error with external capping shutter (cable) 4) Filmend 4) Load new film 5) electronic mirror shutter locked 5) Unlock mirror shutter RDY LED illuminates red Exposure LED blinks green Error during interval time,...

  • Page 55: Camera Warnings

    Camera Warnings Entire camera display or RCU display blinks and ASY symbol in viewfinder blinks Camera is running in normal mode and the Capping Shutter is not completely open...

  • Page 57: Technical Data

    10. Technical Data Integrated Capping Shutter Settings: ........exposure time from 1/8s to 999s at a mirror shutter angle of 180°. Temparature Range: ....-20°C … 50°C With a mirror shutter angle of 11,2° Weight: ........540g the shortes exposure time is 1/128s Time for opening or closing the Integarted Capping Shutter <...

  • Page 59: Index

    11. Index Symbole26-pin socket ..........9 Cleaning the Film Gate ..........21 Colour Reproduction ..........45 ARRI Service ............65 Compliance ............6 ARRIFLEX 435 in Normal Operation ...... 21 Control Knob ............16 ASAHI Pentax Spotmeter V ........45...
  • Page 60 Framecounter ............48 Exposed Film Display ........... 47 Resetting ............48 Exposure Meter ........... 44 Exposure Time Setting ........... 30, 33 Height Adjustment of the ICS ......... 16 Shortest ..........30, 33 External Capping Shutte ........23 External Capping Shutter ........38 ICS ..............
  • Page 61 Manual Operation BURST FRAMES ..........29 of the ICS ............26 CAP-MANUAL ..........18 Mode 1 .............. 47 EXPOSURE ............ 31 Configuring ........... 47 EXPOSURE TIME ........31, 33 Modifying the ARRIFLEX 435 ........9 INTERVAL TIME ..........33 Knob, Control ............. 16 Normal Operation ..........
  • Page 62 Shutter Angle ............30 RCU-Display Shutter Angle Display ........... 47 blinking ............21 Singleframe Film Recognition Module ....... 7 Reciprocity Behaviour ........... 45 Attaching ............12 Recording Singleframes ........27 Singleframe Hand Control Unit ......27 Remote Attaching ............18 Activating Singleframe Recordings ....
  • Page 63 Switch 1/SEC / SEC ..........33 Warnings ............. 5 1x / INT ....18, 29, 31, 32, 35, 36, 45 Weight ............... 57 BURST FRAMES ........31, 32 CAP ............. 18 HRS:MIN / MIN:SEC ........33 SF ............18, 27 SF ON / OFF ..........

  • Page 65: Arri Service

    12. ARRI Service Germany ....... Arnold & Richter Cine Technik Italy ........ARRI ITALIA S.R.L. Türkenstraße 89 Viale Edison 318 D-80799 München 20099 Sesto S. Giovanni, Phone (089) 3809-0 Milano Fax (089) 3809-1244 Phone (02) 26 22 71 75 Fax Service (089) 3809-1793 Fax (02) 242 16 92 USA ........
  • Page 66 Technical data are subject to change without notice © ARRI /JT 1998 Ident. Nr. XX.XXXXXXX.XX available languages Deutsch English ARNOLD & RICHTER CINE TECHNIK TÜRKENSTR. 89 D-80799 MÜNCHEN TEL. (089) 3809-0 • • FAX (089) 3809 - 1244 • http://www.arri.com...

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