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  • Page 1 CP-16 Film Camera User Guide...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    6.  Battery Power 7. Battery Power & Speed and Power 7.  Speed and Power 8. Magazine and Film Threaders 8.  Magazine and Film Threaders 11. Filters, Accessories & Cleaning 11.  Filters 11.  Accessories 11.  Cleaning 1. Camera Images 16. Camera Tests 16.  Written Test for the CP-16 16.  Operational test for the CP-16 Page ...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    It has the capability for single as well as double system sound use. Mic and  line mixing can be done through the crystal sound electronics  which are part of the camera.  This camera is the most sturdy and flexible of Media Loan Sync packages. We recommend its use whenever possible. You will find the optical and sound quality comparable to the more complex  cameras, but none are as reliable and easy to operate as the CP  16RA. In addition, it is the only single system camera we have.
  • Page 4: Viewing System

    Viewing System Viewing System The CP 16RA viewfinder employs a reflex type viewing system which transmits 100% of the light entering the lens to your eye. This is done  by utilizing a rotating mirror which has two pie- shaped sections cut out of t. As the mirror rotates,  it reflects light into the viewing system. When a blank section rotates into the lights path, the fil is exposed as the light falls beyond the mirror on to ...
  • Page 5 Viewing System The viewfinding system has a diopter adjustment which corrects the optical system for individual eyesight. To set the system for your eyesight, first loosen the locking nut on the diopter adjustment  ring. While looking through the viewfinder, rotate the ring until the black frame borders are sharp.  Lock the adjusting ring with the nut, and check  to make sure they are still clear. Between the  diopter adjustment ring and the camera body is  the silver viewfinder coupling ring which attaches the viewfinder to the camera.
  • Page 6: Lens & Battery Power

    Lens & Battery Power Battery Power Power to the camera is supplied by a ni-cad  battery which slides into the battery cavity on the left side f the camera. The Battery will lock into  the body when completely inserted. To remove, press the release button at the front edge of the  cavity and slide the battery out. A fully charged battery will operate the camera for 1 hour. Lens The CP 16RA is provided with an Angenieux 12-120 f1.8 zoom lens, connected with a CP bayonet mount.
  • Page 7: Battery Power & Speed And Power

    Battery Power & Speed and Power The strength of a battery depends in part on  Speed and Power its temperature. If you are shooting out in the  On the rear of the camera there are a group of  cold, keep batteries warm by holding inside  controls along with the battery testing meter. The  a coat or shirt. Always remove them from the FPS knob selects the frames per second, from 36  camera when not shooting to prevent accidently FPS (slow motion) to 24 FPS (sync) to 12 FPS (fast discharging it, or inadvertently exposing film.
  • Page 8: Magazine And Film Threaders

    Magazine and Film Threaders Magazine and Film Threaders The film should be loaded so that it will come The CP uses external magazines which may be  off the supply in a clockwise fashion. Thread the  loaded before they are attached to the camera  stock between the roller and magazine side,  body. The magazines will hold 400’ core loads through the light trap, and out the bottom of the  or anything the mounting plate toward you,  magazine. Make sure the emulsion is on the side  note the thumb locking studs at the four corners.  facing left as the film is pulled through the light Push down on these with your finger and rotate trap. When loading raw core loads, you must ...
  • Page 9 Magazine and Film Threaders Feed the film into the camera cavity as you nest the magazine down in place and release the  retaining latch. Make sure it is well seated, and  On the top of the camera next to the handle is  the film is not pinched between the magazine the magazine mounting plate. At the rear end of  and base. Pull enough film out of the supply side it just below the lip is the retaining latch. Press it in,  to thread the film transport, using the diagram. and remove the magazine well cover.
  • Page 10 Magazine and Film Threaders Threading the film step 1. Threading the film step 3 Threading the film step 2 Threading the film step 4 Page 10...
  • Page 11 Magazine and Film Threaders Slip the film down in the gate, making sure the film claw is engaged in a sprocket hole by pulling gently to check the film for play. Carefully observe the loop above and below the gate area for size. The film should not touch the camera sides, but it should not be tight ...
  • Page 12: Filters, Accessories & Cleaning

    SHOOT. If you do not, the previous user may spreaders and shoulder mounts are standard  have left one inside the camera, and you take checkout items. We have a number of audio the chance of ruining your film. Media Loan has accessories including mixers, microphones  some Wratten gel filters available for checkout. and recorders which are compatible with ...
  • Page 13: Camera Images

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  • Page 16: Camera Tests

    3. Demonstrate proper mounting and use of the  3. Explain the difference between single-system  zoom lens. and double-system sound. 4. Demonstrate proper procedures for charging  4. What are two ways filters are used on the CP- the battery. 5. Insert the battery into the camera. 5. What types of lenses will fit the CP-16? 6. Demonstrate how to load the magazine; in  6. What is unique about the trigger system? daylight; in a changing bag. 7. How long should you charge low batteries?  7. Mount magazine on camera; thread  How long will a fully charged battery run? camera; test for proper threading. 8. List two indicators which till you how much  8. Demonstrate how to set up and monitor  film has been shot.

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