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5. Remove the threaded adapter from the CEI Universal Lens
System, if installed, and insert the lens barrel into the clamp
on the 535A adapter.
6. Rest the Color Six on the padded foot and tighten the clamp.
7. The clamping block position can be adjusted on the mount-
ing plate. Adjust the clamping block position to best center
the ground glass image prior to using the Color Six centering
screws. This mechanical centering will help eliminate tilt of
focus.
8. Tighten the headpiece dovetail adjustment.
9. Use the size, centering and rotation controls on the Color Six
(see pages 8-9) to align it to the 535A optics.
10. Once the initial alignment is complete, the entire adapter
(including the Color Six ) can be removed from the 535A
and reinstalled without realignment.
11. The Color Six can be powered from the 3-pin connector on
the 535A or from the 11-pin Fischer, if one is present. In
either case, the film camera does not provide a shutter pulse,
so the Color Six cannot track the camera speed for flicker-
free video.
12. The run/stop state of the film camera can be affected by
switching the Color Six power on and off. Contact CEI for
remedy suggestions.
Arriflex 535B
When used with an Arri 535B, the Color Six may be pow-
ered by connecting the 3-pin Fischer connector to one of the