AAton XTRprod, User Manual

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2.5.5 Flange Focal Distances
Here are the flange focal distances for all the lens port available for
the XTRprod.
2.6 THE MAGAZINE
The Aaton magazine holds 400 ft (122m) of standard 16mm or Su-
per16 film. Shooting at 24 fps, a 400 ft roll will run for 10.5 mi-
nutes; shooting 30 fps, the same roll will run for approximately 9
minutes. The coaxial design of the magazine allows for complete
self-contained threading, quick mag changes and a minimal amount
of loading to be performed in the changing bag. Loading the maga-
zine is a simple operation that, with practice can be performed in a
little over a minute. Refer to the Magazine chapter of this manual
for complete details on loading and caring for magazines.
2.6.1 Installing the Magazine
The instant mag design allows for instantaneous switching between
mags on the set. To install the magazine on the camera, situate your-
self towards the rear motor side of the camera body. If the aperture
cover plate is on, remove it. Place your left hand around the front of
the camera just underneath the lens area. Grasp the magazine firmly
with your right hand below the midway point of its rear. While hol-
ding the camera body with your left hand, guide the magazine along
the base of the camera into the aperture area. Make sure that the top
edge of the throat of the magazine is parallel to the carrying handle
of the camera as you guide the mag in place. Push firmly and evenly
until you feel and hear the magazine snap into place.
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THE CAMERA BODY
Mont Reference FFD Diametre Adjustment
Aaton (AA) 01 112 35 40.00 mm 50.00 mm -8 / -17 microns
Arriflex (PL) 01 113 20 52.00 mm 54.00 mm -8 / -17 microns
Panavision (PV) 01 113 25 57.15 mm 49.50 mm -8 / -17 microns