AAton Penelope, User Manual

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Using external speed devices
Penelope can be driven externally from devices such as film/video synchroni-
zers, speed aperture computers and external speed controls. In these situa-
tions, the camera «var» selector must be set to EXT mode. If such a device is
connected and the selector is not set to EXT, the camera will run at the speed
indicated on the display.
Keep in mind that, with certain manufacturer’s speed controls, it may be pos-
sible to run the camera at speeds higher than the 50 fps factory limitation.
Overcranking in such a way, however, will increase mechanism wear, increase
noise and compromise image registration. Aaton urges to avoid such usage at
all cost and will not be responsible for the resulting damages that will occur.
This top speed cap of 50 fps has been designated by Aaton because it is the
limit at which the camera can run safely without any adverse effects to its
mechanics.
2.7 LCD control panel and «jog» wheel, assistant side
Penelope utilizes a straightforward and intuitive control panel structure in
conjunction with a small jog wheel to access and adjust all operator func-
tions.
The Aaton «jog» wheel (A)
Located to the immediate left of the LCD screen the «jog» is a small wheel
designed to simplify many user functions. The «jog» allows quick adjustment of
some of the otherwise time-consuming parameters (such as the setting of a
precise 5-digit speed or a film short end).
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