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Contents

1. Contents

Contents

Safety Instructions

General Description

Modifying the ARRIFLEX 435

for Singleframe Takes

4.1

General ............................................. 9

4.2

Preparing the Film Gate ..................... 10

4.3

Attaching the Singleframe Film
Recognition Module ........................... 12

4.4

Attaching the Integrated Capping Shutter .. 15

4.5

Attaching the Singleframe
Hand Control Unit SFHC-1 ................. 18

ARRIFLEX 435 in Normal Operation

Integrated Capping Shutter

6.1

Light-Tightness ................................... 23

6.2

Operating the Integrated Capping Shutter .. 25

Singleframe Hand Control Unit SFHC-127

7.1

Switching on Singleframe Operation ... 28

7.2

Recording Singleframes
(Photographic Mode) ......................... 29

7.3

Intervallometer Operation ................... 32

7.4

Remote Operation ............................. 36

7.5

External Capping Shutter .................... 38

7.6

Light Control ..................................... 41

Indicators on the Camera Display

8.1

Configuring Mode 1
of the Camera Display ....................... 47

8.2

Framecounter .................................... 48

8.3

Burstcounter ...................................... 48

8.4

Interval Time ..................................... 49

Summary of Contents for ICS-1

Page 1: ...ICS 1 SFHC 1 Instruction Manual Singleframe Hand Control SFHC 1 Integrated Capping Shutter ICS 1 As of November 26th 1998 ...

Page 2: ...tch READY LED ICS guide slide in mask singleframe film recognition module light tight cover for pull down claw slits Integrated Capping Shutter control knob hex screw for adjusting locking grip LED READY OPEN CLOSE socket for SFHC 1 cable to the 26 pin camera socket SFHC 1 exposure time interval time HRS MIN MIN SEC INT switch BURST FRAMES ...

Page 3: ...FHC 1 18 5 ARRIFLEX 435 in Normal Operation 21 6 Integrated Capping Shutter 23 6 1 Light Tightness 23 6 2 Operating the Integrated Capping Shutter 25 7 Singleframe Hand Control Unit SFHC 127 7 1 Switching on Singleframe Operation 28 7 2 Recording Singleframes Photographic Mode 29 7 3 Intervallometer Operation 32 7 4 Remote Operation 36 7 5 External Capping Shutter 38 7 6 Light Control 41 8 Indicat...

Page 4: ...4 Contents 9 Trouble Shooting 51 Camera Warnings 55 10 Technical Data 57 11 Index 59 12 ARRI Service 65 ...

Page 5: ...by trained personnel only Never run the camera without a lens or protective cap on the lens mount receptacle Never operate the movement locking mechanism while the camera is running Ensure that the camera is in a stable position Remove the battery cable before transporting the camera Remove the battery cable before carrying out maintenance or cleaning Repairs should only be carried out by authoris...

Page 6: ... always state the model and serial numbers Explanation of the Symbols in this Instruction Manual photo indicates objects shown in the photographs Note on Compliance This product and the accessories recommended by the manufacturer comply with the requirements of EU Guideline 89 336 EWG ...

Page 7: ...he mirror shutter for a period of approx one hour for taking singleframe shots The Singleframe Film Recognition Module photo which is used instead of the standard film recognition module or the time code module to reduce the curvature of the film loop The Singleframe Software which controls all singleframe functions in the ARRIFLEX 435 The Slide In Mask photo and the ICS Guide photo to modify the ...

Page 8: ...8 26 pin socket Installation ...

Page 9: ...he mirror shutter onto the film when the camera is not running For normal film shots this is not a problem as the affected images fall into the camera run up which is usually not used anyway On singleframe shots however the stray light which during interval time can fall onto the film around the mirror shutter can affect the quality of the exposed singleframes The ARRI Integrated Capping Shutter c...

Page 10: ...the film To enable the shutter plate of the Integrated Capping Shutter to slide into the film gate a special guide is inserted into the film gate in place of the filter holder The plate then slides into this ICS Guide Due to the form of the ICS Guide it is necessary to use special format masks Before removing the film gate turn off the camera s main switch and remove the camera from the power supp...

Page 11: ... and remove it by pulling upwards Pull the filter holder sideways out of the film gate Press the format mask photo on its side plate backwards slightly and pull out of the film gate The filter holder and the format mask are held in position by leaf springs These leaf springs are each held by two screws to the film gate Entirely remove the screws holding the lower single leaf spring leaving the spr...

Page 12: ... Note The film gate can only be locked if the format mask and filter holder are correctly inserted Swinging the movement block forwards when the film gate is not correctly in place can cause damage to the equipment 4 3 Attaching the Singleframe Film Recognition Module The Singleframe Film Recognition Module is used instead of the standard film recognition module or the time code module to reduce t...

Page 13: ... camera from the power supply Remove the three screws from the magazine locking cover photo Remove the magazine locking cover Hold the film recognition module tightly to prevent it from falling onto the movement block and damaging the module s surface Unscrew both fastening screws photo ...

Page 14: ... it towards the movement block When attaching the new module ensure correct plug positioning as otherwise damage could be caused to the plug contacts Attach the singleframe film recognition module photo Screw tight the two fastening screws photo page 13 Replace the magazine locking cover and fasten with the three screws photo page 13 ...

Page 15: ...ping Shutter must be aligned with the ICS Guide Switch off the main camera switch and remove the camera from the power supply Open the camera door and remove the two fastening screws photo Any spacers between the hinge and the camera housing should on inside the housing Attach the Integrated Capping Shutter door by its hinge to the camera housing and tighten slightly the two screws Position the In...

Page 16: ...se force to push the plate into the ICS Guide as this could damage the plate or the guide Check that the plate can be pushed into the ICS Guide easily and without catching The height of the plate can be set on the side of the ICS with the hex key photo Note If the height of the plate is correctly set but it still catches when being pushed in the positioning of the entire ICS door on the camera sho...

Page 17: ... inadvertent opening of the camera door it can only be opened when the Integrated Capping Shutter is open Press the control knob of the Integrated Capping Shutter and turn The plate will be pushed slowly into the ICS Guide Pay attention to proper and smooth operation Plug the cable of the Integrated Capping Shutter into the 26 pin socket photo on the lower right side of the camera and screw tight ...

Page 18: ... correctly Therefore check manually before attaching the Singleframe Hand Control to see if the Capping Shutter plate slides easily into the ICS Guide see chapter Attaching the Integrated Capping Shutter Turn the SF or CAP switch photo to the OFF or MAN position Turn the 1x INT switch photo to the 1x position This switches off singleframe operation and the Integrated Capping Shutter can later be o...

Page 19: ...socket socket Installation Plug the SF C1 S cable into the socket marked CAMERA photo on the Singleframe Hand Control and the Integrated Capping Shutter photo The LED next to the CAP MANUAL key illuminates green ...

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Page 21: ...m Before starting the camera run check if the Integrated Capping Shutter is completely opened Due to the light tight cover for the pull down claw slits and the register pin holes in the film gate dirt or film snippets may collect in the film gate It must therefore be checked and cleaned far more often than in normal operation Note If the camera is running in normal mode and the Capping Shutter is ...

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Page 23: ...so called capping shutters are used These capping shutters are usually leaf shutters which are mounted in front of the camera lens As long as the leaf shutters are closed no light can reach the lens or the film The capping shutter is opened just before exposure of the singleframe and then closed again A disadvantage of this type of capping shutter is that there is no way to evaluate the image thro...

Page 24: ...ition to the Integrated Capping Shutter To ensure that the light tightness of the camera is sufficient check for light tightness under the same conditions as the intended shots During interval times of over a few seconds the camera or magazines parts which do not need to be accessible should be covered with a black cloth or similar Allways close the eypiece after checking the viewfinder before fil...

Page 25: ... off As long as the singleframe function is switched off by the Singleframe Hand Control SF switch in position OFF the Integrated Capping Shutter can be opened or closed by pressing the CAP MANUAL key photo The OPEN or CLOSE LED on the ICS door photo and the Singleframe Hand Control photo illuminate 6 2 2 Singleframe Operation switched on As soon as the singleframe function is activated by the Sin...

Page 26: ...erate the plate on the Integrated Capping Shutter Switch off the camera s main switch and remove the camera from the power supply Press the control knob photo on the Integrated Capping Shutter and turn clockwise until the plate disappears in the ICS door OPEN position The camera door can only be opened if the Integrated Capping Shutter is open Manual operation of the Integrated Capping Shutter is ...

Page 27: ...ecording Singleframes When recording singleframes a certain number of single frames is directly recorded in sequence each time the ex posure key is pressed Then the Singleframe Hand Control waits until the exposure key is pressed again The number of images recorded each time is set with the BURST FRAMES keys Intervallometer Operation In intervallometer operation after switching the 1x INT switch p...

Page 28: ...gnition module is attached that the cover for the openings in the film gate is correctly attached and that the eyepiece is closed see chapter Preparing the ARRIFLEX 435 for Single frame Shots Turn the 1x INT photo switch to 1x Turn the SF switch to ON photo the RDY LED photo illuminates red briefly initialising then green Note When singleframe operation is switched on the Integrated Capping Shutte...

Page 29: ...Control waits until the exposure key is pressed again The 1x INT switch photo must be at the 1x position 7 2 1 Setting the Repeat Counter burst The repeat counter photo sets the number of singleframes which will be recorded each time the exposure key photo is pressed Set the desired number with the BURST FRAME keys photo On the repeat counter values from 0 to 99 frames can be set Note If the repea...

Page 30: ...adjusted for shorter exposure times by the Singleframe Hand Control On the Singleframe Hand Control various exposure times can be set exposure times from 1 128s to 999s with an ARRIFLEX 435ES and exposure times of 1 8s to 999s when using an ARRIFLEX 435 If exposure times of under 1 8 s are required on an ARRIFLEX 435 the shutter angle must be manually adjusted beforehand see Instruction Manual ARR...

Page 31: ... as fractions of a second 7 2 3 Recording Singleframes Press the exposure key photo After pressing the exposure key the Integrated Capping Shutter opens Then the number of singleframes set on the BURST FRAMES switch will be recorded with the set ex posure time After the last singleframe the Integrated Capping Shutter closes again For further singleframes press the exposure key again ...

Page 32: ...rocess is repeated and the same number of singleframes is recorded This operational mode is com pletely automatic and continues until the 1x INT switch is returned to the 1x position The interval time is defined as follows it extends from the opening of the Integrated Capping Shutter for the first single frame of a singleframe cycle to the opening of the Integrated Capping Shutter for the first si...

Page 33: ... 128s to 999s with an ARRIFLEX 435ES and exposure times from 1 8s to 999s when using an ARRIFLEX 435 If exposure times shorter than 1 8s are required of an ARRIFLEX 435 the shutter angle must be manually adjusted beforehand see Instruction Manual ARRIFLEX 435 Note On longer exposure times over approx one second the reciprocity behaviour of the film becomes visible This means that the colour re pro...

Page 34: ...apping Shutter needs to open and close Note For exposure times under 1 8s 1 8s is still used in the formula as exposure times under 1 8s are achieved through the shutter angle On the Singleframe Hand Control the next higher interval time can be set e g calculated minimum interval time 1 03s interval time set 2s The offset is created by the time the movement mechanism needs to transport the film af...

Page 35: ... switch Singleframe Handcontrol 7 3 5 Starting Intervallometer Operation Turn the 1x INT switch photo to the INT position 7 3 6 Stopping Intervallometer Operation Turn the 1x INT switch photo to the 1x position ...

Page 36: ...lometer operation can be remotely controlled by cable 7 4 1 Preparing for Remote Operation For remote operation the 1x INT switch must be in the 1x position Set exposure time repeat counter and for intervallo meter operation the interval time on the Singleframe Hand Control Plug the remote cable into the remote socket photo ...

Page 37: ...h brief connection minimum 0 05s of the TRIGGER 1x and GND contacts a singleframe cycle is started as if pressing the exposure key 7 4 3 Starting Intervallometer Operation By connecting the TRIGGER INT and GND contacts intervallometer operation is started This runs as long as the contacts remain connected ...

Page 38: ...rnal capping shutter is also controlled automatically by the Singleframe Hand Control via the EXT CAP socket photo The signal to open the external capping shutter is given by the Single Frame Hand Control through short circuiting the contacts SHUTTER HI and SHUTTER LO photo The signal to close the external capping shutter is given by separating the connection between the contacts SHUTTER HI and SH...

Page 39: ...e Hand Control gives the signal to open the external capping shutter in time Select the resistance to ensure that the capping shutter is completely opened before exposure begins The following table shows resistance values and the re sulting times If the contacts are only short circuited a time of 2 5 seconds results Resistance ohm Time s 100 0 1 150 0 2 200 0 3 270 0 4 360 0 5 470 0 7 620 1 0 820 ...

Page 40: ...the set shutter opening time as determined by the resistance has ended The interval time runs from the opening of the integrated capping shutter On the Singleframe Hand Control green blinking of the CAP LED photo indicates the connection of an external capping shutter In addition the OPEN and CLOSE LEDs photo blink during opening or closing of the external capping shutter ...

Page 41: ...time before exposure and then switched off immediately after exposure The signal to activate the light is given by the Singleframe Hand Control by short circuiting the contacts LIGHT HI and LIGHT LO photo How long before exposure the signal for the light is given can be determined via a resistance between the contacts LIGHT TIME and GND photo in the cable which is plugged into the LIGHT socket Sel...

Page 42: ...00 2 0 2000 3 1 2700 4 1 3600 5 0 4700 6 2 5600 6 9 6800 7 9 10000 9 7 Cables are available upon request Note When starting the interval the light is switched on first and the first exposure takes place after the time determined by the resistance The interval time runs from the opening of the integrated capping shutter Note The light control is active for interval times longer than 20 seconds For ...

Page 43: ...h a special cable The signal to activate the flash is given by the Singleframe Hand Control by short circuiting the contacts FLASH HI and FLASH LO photo When selecting a flash unit make sure that it re charges quickly enough The Singleframe Hand Control does not check whether the flash is ready for use When exposing with flash the entire image is exposed at once The shutter angle of the camera may...

Page 44: ...osure meter can take place via the contact 5V LTM photo at 5V max 100mA The exposure meter signal is scanned in via the contact LIGHTMETER photo The voltage range is between 0 and 5V An increase in voltage of 0 05V is equivalent to halving the light measured A voltage reduction of 0 05V is equivalent to doubling the light Set the repeat counter and if necessary the interval time on the Singleframe...

Page 45: ... drops under its limits during filming the takes continue with the shortest possible exposure time The READY LED on the Singleframe Hand Control blinks red Note If the exposure time multiplied by the number of repeats burst exceeds the set interval time due to changing lighting conditions exposure time will continue with the current values i e the interval time will be exceeded The next exposure t...

Page 46: ...46 MODE key SEL key SET key Camera Display ...

Page 47: ...Instruction Manual ARRIFLEX 435 recognisable by the m ft symbol in the display Shutter angle of the mirror shutter recognisable by the triangular symbol in the display Framecounter recognisable by the letters Fr in the lower display line Remaining interval time recognisable by the colon between hours and minutes in the upper display line 8 1 Configuring Mode 1 of the Camera Display If the display ...

Page 48: ...setting the Framecounter Press the SET key and hold down for approx 1 5 s to reset the framecounter to 0 8 3 Burstcounter On singleframe shots the repeat counter can be set on the Singleframe Hand Control This determines the number of singleframes which will be recorded immediately after one another in each singleframe cycle When starting the single frame cycle the remaining number of singleframes...

Page 49: ...nterval time can be displayed In the upper line the remaining hours and minutes are dis played in the lower line next to the letters SF the remaining seconds photo If the interval has not yet started in the upper line intermittent dashes will be displayed and in the lower line SF INT ...

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Page 51: ...ssibility of end stops CAP MANUAL blinks red Error with external Capping Shutter Check external capping shutter and extension cable All LEDs blink Singleframe EPROM in the camera Have camera modified by an missing camera not modified ARRI service center for singleframe RDY LED blinks red 1 Exposure time set outside 1 Set camera without electronically acceptable range or 0 seconds adjustable mirror...

Page 52: ... repeats is 3 Increase interval time or reduce longer than the interval time number of repeats or shorten exposure time RDY LED illuminates red Camera not ready Swing in movement mechanism Check camera Switch on off Switch SF switch on off Replace SF C1 cable RDY LED illuminates red CAP MANUAL illuminates red Error with Integrated Capping Shutter Shut camera door Switch off SF ON OFF switch check ...

Page 53: ...ttings during a running interval The take is continued with the original values 2 With attached 2 Restart the interval exposure meter the if necessary with altered exposure limits exposure values were exceeded Exposure continues with the min or max possible exposure time RDY LED illuminates red Exposure LED illuminates green Error during exposure Possible causes 1 Camera not ready 1 Check camera 2...

Page 54: ...re LED blinks green Error during interval time possible causes 1 Camera not ready 1 Check camera 2 CAP MANUAL LED illuminates red 2 Check Integrated Capping Shutter move Integrated Capping Shutter not ready ment and accessibility of end stops 3 CAP MANUAL LED blinks red 3 check external capping shutter error with external capping shutter cable 4 Electronic mirror shutter locked 4 Unlock electronic...

Page 55: ...55 Trouble Shooting Camera Warnings Entire camera display or RCU display blinks and ASY symbol in viewfinder blinks Camera is running in normal mode and the Capping Shutter is not completely open ...

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Page 57: ...ime from 1 8s to 999s at a mirror shutter angle of 180 With a mirror shutter angle of 11 2 the shortes exposure time is 1 128s Intervallometer operation with interval times from 1s to 9999s burst frames counter 1 to 99 Interfaces Signal out for external Capping Shutters Trigger input automatic signal for switching on luminaires intervallometer operation signal output for controling a flash Input f...

Page 58: ...58 Technical Data ...

Page 59: ...MES Counter 29 Burstcounter 48 C Cable 36 39 Cable SF C1 S 19 Camera Display Configuring 47 Indicators 47 Catching the ICS 16 Cleaning the Film Gate 21 Colour Reproduction 45 Compliance 6 Control Knob 16 Cover for Film Gate 11 D Description General 7 Dimensions 57 Dirt in Film Gate 21 Display Burstcounter 48 Exposed Film 47 FR 47 Interval Time 49 of Exposure Time 31 Shutter Angle 47 ...

Page 60: ...ted Capping Shutter 12 21 Filter Holder 10 11 Flash Control 43 Format Mask 11 Singleframe 12 Format Masks 10 Fractions of a Second 31 33 Framecounter 48 Resetting 48 H Height Adjustment of the ICS 16 I ICS 7 ICS Guide 7 10 12 Installation 9 Integrated Capping Shutter 23 Attaching 15 Door 15 Manual Operation 26 Operating 25 Positioning the ICS door 15 Interfaces 57 Interval Time 49 Display 33 Minim...

Page 61: ...ght Switching off 41 Switching on 41 Light Control 41 Light Tightness 23 Lighting Conditions changing 45 Loading max for Switching 41 43 M Manual Operation of the ICS 26 Mode 1 47 Configuring 47 Modifying the ARRIFLEX 435 9 N Normal Operation 21 Switching On 21 Norris 45 Note 5 Number of Singleframes 29 P Pentax Spotmeter V 45 Photographic Mode 29 Product Specifications 6 ...

Page 62: ...1 Seconds 33 Service 65 Settings 57 SFHC 1 7 27 Shaft Film Gate 12 Shutter Angle 30 Shutter Angle Display 47 Singleframe Film Recognition Module 7 Attaching 12 Singleframe Hand Control Unit 27 Attaching 18 Singleframe Operation Switching Off 25 Switching On 28 Singleframe Software 7 Singleframes Activating Remote 37 Number of 29 32 Recording 29 31 Slide In Mask 7 Socket 26 pin 9 CAMERA 19 EXT CAP ...

Page 63: ...SF ON OFF 21 Switching off while Running 21 Symbols Explanation of the 6 System Overview 7 T Technical Data 57 Temparature Range 57 Time Delay for ext Capping Shutter 39 Time Delay for switching external Lights 42 TRIGGER 37 Trouble Shooting 51 V Values BURST FRAMES 29 33 Repeat Counter 33 W Warnings 5 Weight 57 ...

Page 64: ...64 Index ...

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