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The AATON 35-III can also accept standard 15 and 19mm sliding
bridgeplates for building the camera system for high-end studio
work. The bridgeplate configuration can accept Aaton, Arri, Chros-
ziel and other manufacturer’s mattebox, follow focus and support
equipment that is designed for bridgeplate use.
Standard bridgeplates from Aaton, Arri and other manufacturers can
be attached to the AATON 35-III by means of the 3/8-16 tripod
recepticle on the underside of the camera.
The sliding bridgeplate system is recommended when large 35mm
lenses and accessories are to be used and when the use of a geared
head is necessary.
4.2 HANDGRIP
The AATON 35-III body includes a wooden handgrip, short 15mm
rods, rod coupler and Lemo2 cable as standard. The handgrip which is
designed to be used for comfortable handheld operation, can also be used
to provide on/off control on the motor side of the camera while on the
tripod.
4.2.1 Mounting the Handgrip
Screw in one 15mm short rod in each of the two recepticles on the
front housing of the camera below the lens port. Slide the coupler
over the two rods to the desired location and fasten the center wing
nut to secure the coupler in position. Attach the handgrip to the
coupler by mating the starplate on the coupler to that on the hand-
grip, adjusting to the desired position and fastening the T screw of
the handgrip. Connect the Lemo2 cable between the handgrip and
camera body to add on/off capability to the handgrip. The Lemo2
connector is located on the motor side of the camera, (between the
two motors), under the Lemo8 and Lemo6 connectors.
4.2.2 Hangrip On/Off Functions
Both camera run and test functions are available from the handgrip.
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