AAton Penelope, User Manual

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2.2 Viewing System
Viewfinder options
Penelope viewfinder is designed to be fully orientable, providing left or right
side viewing and upright image in any position. The viewfinder is equipped with
a standard short eyepiece that can be used for handheld and tripod-mounted
operation. For more comfortable tripod and studio applications, an finder
extension (280 mm) can be fitted between the finder arm and the short eye-
piece.
Both short and long extension finders can be equipped with a heating system.
This heating system uses a cable which supplies power through the Fisher 2
socket, located on the camera front body, near the lens mount.
Note: the Penelope viewfinder is equipped with a mini Arri PL port which
makes it compatible with a wide range of Arri viewfinder accessories.
Attaching the finder extension
In order to use an extension finder, first remove the eyepiece by rotating the
eyepiece locking ring (A) clockwise until it reaches its stop and gently pull the
eyepiece. To install the finder extension, align its four protruding flanges with
the four corresponding cutaways in the viewfinder locking ring and insert it into
the viewfinder port so that its flanges rest evenly against the lens seat. Tighten
the locking ring by turning it counter-clockwise until the extension finder is
secured in place and the locking ring is firmly set. Re-install the eyepiece.
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