ARRIFLEX ARRI – 16S
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CAMERA TROUBLESHOOTING
Camera Door Will Not Close
On/off switch on door is set to “on”
Door opening mechanism is in closed position
Camera will not run, runs only slowly or intermittently
Guide rollers not closed (reset)
Battery does not produce full voltage on load (poor connections between individual cells).
Battery fused or circuit breaker open
Battery not fully charged (insufficient time, charger current inadequate, mains voltage wrong)
Battery not delivering full power due to cold
Battery to camera cable has internal fault (flex to check)
Battery self discharged due to excessive heat during storage
Camera buckle and trip switches not set
Camera not switched on (more than one switch)
Camera seized up or very stiff (Try inching by hand)
Poor electric contact somewhere (use test meter to test voltage at motor)
Film cannot be threaded through camera gate
Camera not inched until registration pin is withdrawn
Film does not take up or jams
Bent spool
Film end has become detached from take–up core or spool
Film in either side of mag became loose during transportation
Incorrect loop sizes, faulty film threading
Mag not seated on camera correctly
Mag with electric take–up motor has faulty electric connection
Reversible mag direction not set correctly
Motor not fitted or set incorrectly
Film fogged
Camera door or mag lid not completely closed or taped
Eyepiece not covered or eye not close enough to eyepiece
Faulty filmstock (extremely unlikely)
Faulty handling, processing or printing at laboratory
Film loaded in less than absolutely dark conditions
Film loses loop
Damaged sprocket
Film incorrectly threaded
Film not over sprocket teeth correctly
Loops incorrect size
Sprocket guides not engaged
