BEAULIEU 4008 ZM II User Manual page 45

Fitting the macro-stage to the
BEAULIEU 4008 ZM 2
4° The macro-stage (slide/title holder assembly)
This accessory has been designed by BEAULIEU to facilitate macro-
cinematographic shooting at subject lens distances of between 3 and
12 cm (1.2 and 4.8 ins.) approximately. Its most common uses are
filming transparencies and slides, post-cards or insects. It can also
act as stabilizer when macro-filming without a tripod.
- Unscrew the two mounting rings. (front and rear rings).
- Screw these two parts back together after inserting between them
the macro-stage retaining ring.
- Screw the complete assembly on to the camera (the focussing
ring preferably being set at infinity)(51)
Note: For macto-filming, the focussing ring should always be left
set at infinity.
How the macro-stage works
a) Distance-adjustment slide: the macro-staqe- being fitted to the
camera, the slide system makes it possible to
move
the subject
forwards or backwards so as to achieve the required magnification
ratio.
In order to set the distance, loosen the locking screw, slide the
subject back and forth until it is in the desired position, and tighten
the locking screw,
The field covered at 1.2 ins from the lens is 27 mm (1.06 in) x 20.3 mm
(0.8 in) and, at 4.8 ins, 33 mm (1.3 in) x 24.8 rnrn (0.98 in) (52)
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