Magazine
The top of the camera housing accepts the 400 ft. film magazine. A light-tight
cover (13) protects the magazine slot. Before the magazine can be attached,
remove the cover by pulling firmly on this latch (12). The camera housing is
internally wired to supply power to the take-up motor. The contact is visible once
the cover is pulled off. This power contact is silver-plated and must be kept clean
at all times to insure lowest resistance.
Arriflex 16S magazines are designed for 400 ft. and 200 ft. 16mm single or
double perforated film on plastic core (darkroom loads) B-wound. By removing
the core adapters, the 400 ft. magazine will also accept 200 ft. daylight loads on
spools.
Magazine Loading
The following procedure must be done in total darkness when using core
load film.
To open magazine cover, depress the safety latch (leaf spring) and turn lock (2)
counterclockwise to its stop. Swing supply guide arm up until it is arrested near
top casting of magazine. With leading end of film unwinding clockwise, place roll
on left spindle by pushing plastic film core onto core adapter. Do not "dish" the
film by pushing down on the outer diameter of the roll! Unlatch supply guide arm
and be sure the flanges of the roller slip over the film edges and guide it properly.
Now slip the leading end of the film through the left hand slot between the light
trap rollers until it exists on the outside of the magazine throat. Then reverse this
procedure and push the film back into the compartment by feeding it through the
take-up slot which is on the other side of the throat from where the film exited.
