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MOVIEtube LT Series User Manual

Modular 35mm digital video camera system
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  • Page 2: Congratulations/ General Infos

    With this excellent tool you are able to produce a “filmlook” on video without the cost of real film. The MOVIEtube product line is made out of the finest materials and is a masterpiece of optical & mechanical engineering made in Wetzlar/ Germany. The town where in 1914 the first worldfamous Leica cameras where developed by Oskar Bamark.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Shooting with SONY PD150 / PD170 / PD100 / PDX10 / TRV900 / TRV950 / TRV 890……...…… 22-28 • Shooting with SONY HDR-FX1 / HVR-Z1………………………………………………………….……. 29-35 • Shooting with Panasonic AG-DVX 100………………………………………………………………….. 36-42 • Shooting with Panasonic AG-HVX 200………………………………………………………………….. 43-49 • Preparation / 12 Golden Rules for shooting with MOVIEtube…………………………………………. 50-51 • MOVIEtube approved docking cameras………………………………………………………………….

  • Page 5: Delivery Content - Basic Module

    Delivery content – MOVIEtube basic module Docking Bridge For attaching and adjusting the docking camera Camera sled Attaching the docking camera to the ocular Ocular cap Protection cap for the ocular Support interface for 15mm LWS system 15mm rods for standard video accessories...

  • Page 6: Movietube Lt Accessoires

    The 15mm LWS system accepts all film style accessoires including follow focus and matte boxes MOVIEtube LT Stand The MOVIEtube LT Stand provides ¼ " and 3/8 " attachment points allowing the use of all industry standard tripods, bridge plates and other support systems e.g. Steadicam LENS mount incl.

  • Page 7: General Description

    General description MOVIEtube LT front POS. Description Comment Bayonet ring For attaching the bayonet adapter Leight weight support 15mm rods for standard video equipment Docking bridge For attaching and adjusting the docking camera Protection filter Never unscrew! Docking camera table With ¼...
  • Page 8 General description MOVIEtube LT Side POS. Description Comment Docking camera table With ¼ " screw to attach the docking camera Docking camera sled To adjust the position of the camera to the ocular Ocular Connects to the docking camera lens...
  • Page 9 General description MOVIEtube LT back POS. Description Comment Docking camera sled Attaching the docking camera to the ocular Docking camera table With ¼ " screw for attaching docking camera Ocular Connects to the docking camera lens Ocular rubber Anti friction soft rubber...
  • Page 10 General description Docking camera sled POS. Description Comment Quick release Quick release for x-axis handle adjustment of docking camera Fine adjusting knob Fine adjusting for y-axis of docking camera...
  • Page 11 General description Bridgeplate POS. Description Comment Beltlock screw body For releasing sliding 15mm rods Beltlock screw stand For releasing sliding LT stand...
  • Page 12 General description z-axis adjustment POS. Description Comment Quick release Quick release for z-axis handle adjustment Fine adjustment Knob for fine knob adjustment z-axis...

  • Page 13: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions Q: Can I upgrade my MOVIEtube Light? Q: Is MOVIEtube going to accept cameras like A: MOVIEtube LT can be fully upgraded to a Canon XL-2 as well as cameras with MOVIEtube ST system non removable zoom lenses?
  • Page 14 Q: What is the weight of MOVIEtube LT (without Camera and accessoirs) A: It’s like with chemical film. Because of it’s A: As the name implies, the MOVIEtube LT is the bigger size, S-35mm has a better quality than Light weight Version of the product line. It weighs 16mm.
  • Page 15 Q: It seems to me that the rods are the same size as used with Aaton and Broadcast Video Cameras, so I could use my own longer rods? A: Yes, MOVIEtube LT is equiped with 15mm standard rods, distance 60mm (center/ center).It can be used with every light weight support equipment and it’s exchangeable with rods of...

  • Page 16: Light Weight Support & Lt Stand

    Loosen screws with 2.5mm hex wrench on the stand insert stand on rods. Tighten screws gently. Connection Points The MOVIEtube LT Stand provides ¼ " and 3/8 " threads for connecting the MOVIEtube Light to tripods, cranes, steadycam and other support equipment.

  • Page 17: Docking Bridge Adjustment

    Docking Bridge Adjustment The DV-Camera can be adjusted with the Docking Bridge in several ways Left / right adjustment The DV Camera can be adjusted from left to right by turning the side to side screws on the camera sled. See first picture below Back and forth adjustment The DV Camera can be adjusted from front to back by loosening the quick release handle on the camera sled.
  • Page 18 Docking Bridge Adjustment The DV-Camera can be adjusted with the Docking Bridge in several ways Special: Lowering the camera mount For some cameras it might be necessary to lower the camera sled more than the up and down adjustments can move. In that case loosen the screws left and right of the docking bridge as well as the up and down quick release handle.

  • Page 19: Docking Bridge Adjustment

    Docking Bridge Adjustment The DV-Camera can be adjusted with the Docking Bridge in several ways Not every camera has its optical axis parallel to its mounting plate or housing. To adjust the angle of the DV-Camera to the ocular insert, spacers such as paper (Carton) completely between the camera table and the rubber.

  • Page 20: Checking The Gate

    Checking the gate Frequently check the gate for dust and dirt. To do so point the MOVIEtube to a homogenous bright background or use a white card. Dust and dirt can be detected better by paning the camera. Remove any dust on the protection filter with a lens brush or compressed air. Do this in a clean environment.

  • Page 21: Lens Mounts & Lenses

    To attach the mount, turn the bayonet ring counter clockwise to the open position. Insert mount with smallest gap on top into the MOVIEtube bayonet. Make sure the mount snaps in far enough so the bayonet ring is able to rotate. Tighten the ring clockwise.

  • Page 22: Shooting With Sony Pd150 / Pd170 / Pd100 / Pdx10 / Trv900 / Trv950 / Trv 890

    Shooting with SONY PD150 / PD170 / PD100 / PDX10 / TRV900 / TRV950 / TRV 890 Follow the steps below to properly attach the MOVIEtube LT with lightweight support to your Sony miniDV camera Bayonet ring 15 mm light way support...
  • Page 23 Steps Instructions SONY PD170/150/100 etc. Remove the protection cap of the mount and attach a lens On the miniDV Camera remove following items: -Sunshade -Any kind of filters and adapter rings from the front lens Remove the camera sled from the docking bride by relasing the quick release handle Attach the camera sled to the miniDV Camera with the ¼...
  • Page 24 Steps Instructions SONY PD170/150/100 etc. Slide mounted sled and docking camera back on to the docking bridge rods. Slide the camera towards the ocular. Leave a 3mm gap between the ocular and the front lens of the docking camera. See picture below. Settings on the docking camera Setting the focus to infinity by pressing the infinity button of the camera focus control.
  • Page 25 Instructions SONY PD170/150/100 etc. Fine adjustment of the image Point the MOVIEtube LT to a bright white background. For example a white card, white walls, cloudy skies, etc. Open the iris of the film lens. Adjust the zoom of the docking camera until you can see the round gate completely. Picture 1 The round gate should appear in the middle of your docking camera‘s LCD, so that the gate is centered...
  • Page 26 Steps Instructions SONY PD170/150/100 etc. Trouble Shooting: If you can‘t adjust the gate exactly to the middle by using left and right vernier adjustment your, miniDV might be not horizontal parallel mounted. In that case loosen your ¼ " screw and gently push the docking camera to left or right. Don‘t forget to tighten the screw again.
  • Page 27 3mm and repeat the steps mentioned before. Note: Vignetting of the gate is dark black. Don't be fooled by not so bright corners of the MOVIEtube filmscreen. The corners might be caused by the film lens and ist focal lenghth or irregular lighting of the background.
  • Page 28 - the gate for dust and dirt. While changing the lens avoid dust and dirt contacting the protection filter of the MOVIEtube gate. After each lens change, check for vignetting again! Especially if you don't know the lens. Sometimes different film lenses behave...

  • Page 29: Shooting With Sony Hdr-Fx1 / Hvr-Z1

    Shooting with SONY HDR-FX1 and SONY HVR-Z1 Follow the steps below to properly attach the MOVIEtube LT to your Sony MiniHDV camera with lightweight support Bayonet ring 15 mm light weight support Docking camera sled Ocular Ocular rubber Quick release handle for z-axis...
  • Page 30 Steps Instructions SONY HDR-FX1 / HVR-Z1 Remove the protection cap of the mount and attach a lens On the miniDV Camera remove following items: -Sunshade -Any kind of filters and adapter rings from the front lens Remove the camera sled from the docking bride by relasing the quick release handle Attach the camera sled to the HDV Camera with the ¼...
  • Page 31 Steps Instructions SONY HDR-FX1 / HVR-Z1 Mount docking camera on the ocular Slide the camera towards the ocular. The front part of the camera FX1 / Z1 overlaps the ocular Make sure that the top of the ocular is not yet in contact with innerpart of the lens so that camera adjustments can be made easily.
  • Page 32 SONY HDR-FX1 / HVR-Z1 Fine adjusting of the image Point the MOVIEtube LT to a bright white background. For example a white card, white walls, cloudy sky, etc. Open the iris of the film lens Adjust the zoom of the docking camera until you can see the round gate comletely. See first picture below.
  • Page 33 Steps Instructions SONY HDR-FX1 / HVR-Z1 Tipp: If you can‘t adjust the gate exactly to the middle by using left and right vernier adjustment your miniDV might be not horizontal parallel mounted. In that case loosen your ¼ " screw and gently push the docking camera to left or right. Don't forget to tighten the screw again.
  • Page 34 Note: The vignation of the gate is dark black. Don‘t be fooled by not so bright corners of the MOVIEtube filmscreen. The corners might be caused by the film lens and ist focal lenghth or the background is not homogene lite up.
  • Page 35 - the gate for dust and dirt. While changing the lens avoid dust and dirt to come on the protection filter of the MOVIEtube gate. After each lens change check vignitation again! Especially if you don't know the lens. Sometimes different film lenses behave...

  • Page 36: Shooting With Panasonic Ag-Dvx100

    Shooting with Panasonic AG-DVX100 Follow the steps below to properly attach the MOVIEtube LT to your AG-DVX100 camera with lightweight support Bayonet ring 15 mm light way support Docking camera sled Ocular Ocular rubber Quick release handle for z-axis Fine adjusting knob for z-axis...
  • Page 37 Steps Instructions Panasonic AG-DVX100 Remove the protection cap of the mount and attach a lense On the miniDV Camera remove following items: -Sunshade -Any kind of filters and adapter rings from the front lens Remove the camera sled from the docking bride by relasing the quick release handle Attach the camera sled to the miniDV Camera with the ¼...
  • Page 38 Steps Instructions Panasonic AG-DVX100 Mount docking camera on the ocular Slide the camera towards the ocular. The front part of the camera panasonic overlaps the ocular Make sure that the top of the ocular is not yet in contact with innerpart of the lens so that camera adjustments can be made easily.
  • Page 39 Panassonic AG-DVX100 Fine adjusting of the image Point the MOVIEtube LT to a bright white background. For example a white card, white walls, cloudy skies, etc. Open the iris of the film lens. Adjust the zoom of the docking camera until you can see the round gate comletely. See first picture below Adjust the docking cameras front lens in a way that it can be slided over the ocular.
  • Page 40 Steps Instructions Panasonic AG-DVX100 Make sure that the sides of the round gate are well fitted to the middle. See first picture below Tipp: If you can't adjust the gate exactly to the middle by using left and right vernier adjustment your miniDV might be not horizontal parallel mounted.
  • Page 41 Note: The vignation of the gate is dark black. don't be fooled by not so bright corners of the MOVIEtube filmscreen. The corners might be caused by the film lens and ist focal lenghth or the background is not homogene lit up.
  • Page 42 - the gate for dust and dirt. While changing the lens avoid dust and dirt to come on the protection filter of the MOVIEtube gate. After each lens change check vignitation again! Especially if you don't know the lens. Sometimes different film lenses behave different.

  • Page 43: Shooting With Panasonic Ag-Hvx 200

    Shooting with Panasonic HVX200 Follow the steps below to properly attach the MOVIEtube LT to your HVX200 camera with lightweight support Bayonet ring 15 mm light way support Docking camera sled Ocular Ocular rubber Quick release handle for z-axis Fine adjusting knob for z-axis...
  • Page 44 Steps Instructions Panasonic HVX200 Remove the protection cap of the mount and attach a lense On the miniDV Camera remove following items: -Sunshade -Any kind of filters and adapter rings from the front lens Remove the camera sled from the docking bride by relasing the quick release handle Attach the camera sled to the miniDV Camera with the ¼...
  • Page 45 Slide the camera towards the ocular. The front part of the camera overlaps the ocular. To avoid collision of the docking camera's front lens with the MovieTube achromat, an adapter ring can be attached to the docking camera. The adapter ring can be purchased from KINOMATIK.
  • Page 46 Panassonic HVX200 Fine adjusting of the image Point the MOVIEtube LT to a bright white background. For example a white card, white walls, cloudy skies, etc. Open the iris of the film lens. Adjust the zoom of the docking camera until you can see the round gate comletely. See first picture below Adjust the docking cameras front lens in a way that it can be slided over the ocular.
  • Page 47 Steps Instructions Panasonic HVX200 Make sure that the sides of the round gate are well fitted to the middle. Tipp: If you can't adjust the gate exactly to the middle by using left and right vernier adjustment your miniDV might be not horizontal parallel mounted.
  • Page 48 Note: The vignation of the gate is dark black. don't be fooled by not so bright corners of the MOVIEtube filmscreen. The corners might be caused by the film lens and ist focal lenghth or the background is not homogene lit up.
  • Page 49 - the gate for dust and dirt While changing the lens avoid dust and dirt to come on the protection filter of the MOVIEtube gate. After each lens change check vignitation again! Especially if you don't know the lens. Sometimes different film lenses behave different.

  • Page 50: Preparation / 12 Golden Rules For Shooting With Movietube

    Preparation / 12 golden rules for shooting with MOVIEtube Perform a gate check frequently Check for Ggate-vignetation Check for dust and dirt on the clear protection Make sure zoom is set to manual and your filter behind the film lens inside the MOVIEtube.
  • Page 51 Preparation / 12 golden rules for shooting with MOVIEtube Progressive 25p, Cine Gama & other settings Only use tested Equipment. Progressive mode (25 full frames/ sec) can Before shooting we advise that you test your support the film look. Nevertheless it’s lowering equipment like;...

  • Page 52: Movietube Approved Docking Cameras

    Other cameras more or less the size of the cameras mentioned above should work. For detailed information visit our web site. www.movietube.com or contact us at info@movietube.com. We care about what you think. An email with queries, suggestions or even praise is always welcome at any of the following adress:...

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