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Kinomatik MOVIEtube CR Assembly Instruction Manual

Cinematography rig

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MOVIEtube CR
Cinematography Rig
(MTCR-P-10-01)
Setup Camera Sony PDW-F3
Version 03-2011 / English

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  • Page 1 MOVIEtube CR Cinematography Rig (MTCR-P-10-01) Setup Camera Sony PDW-F3 Version 03-2011 / English...
  • Page 2 Step by step assembly instruction 1) The MOVIEtube CR (MTCR-P-10-01) is supplied as shown in the picture below. To mount the Sony F3, the MTCR is disassembled in the following steps 2) Remove the top handle 3) Remove the viewfinder housing and the Cineroid EVF Bracket...
  • Page 3 4 ) Remove the finder tube base fixture 5) Unscrew the three lower screws using two different hexagon keys (sizes 3.0 mm and 2.0 mm). The telescopic side part can then be completely removed 6) Remove the base plate from the quick release holder by opening the silver lever...
  • Page 4 7) Attach the base plate to the camera. The base plate includes a centring pin for Sony and Sony- compatible mounting platforms. This can be removed with a hexagon key if required. It is recommended to use both camera screws at all times 8) Unscrew the two black button screws at the side of the quick release and move the camera slide.
  • Page 5 Slide the camera forward until it lies flush with the support interface fixture (see hexagon key) To set the correct support distance to the optics, unscrew the two hexagon screws (size 5.0 mm) and lift the 15/19 mm support interface until it touches the base of the F3 front. Then retighten the screws Push the telescopic side part in until it touches the camera's zoom handle...
  • Page 6 This completes the triangle of forces which produces a stable complete system. Although use of an arm is recommended it is not strictly necessary. The top of the MOVIEtube CR is self- supporting. For the F3 the articular arm is screwed into the ¼“ thread which is located at the top...
  • Page 7 Note the following when mounting and securing the finder tube base fixture: the correct position is behind the F3 camera handle bar and resting at the bottom. The left hole of the finder rod holder in the picture is at the same height as the handle bar of the F3 unlike the right hole which is at a greater distance.
  • Page 8 Mount the viewfinder holder. The finder tubes will move freely by releasing the bent lever which facilitates the insertion of the tubes into the finder tube holder. Ensure that the moveable clamping element has made the two holes accessible. Otherwise unscrew the black button screws further and press the part outwards with the fingers.
  • Page 9 Quickrelease with ¼ screw 2x 15mm extension rods MOVIEtube CR Cinematography Rig (MTCR-P-10-01) Needed tools A metric hexagon key set is required for assembly of MOVIEtube CR Rig (SW 3mm, SW 5mm , SW 2mm and SW 2.5mm). Not included in the kit!