ECLAIR Coutant, Руководство по эксплуатации

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SECTION II
The
Eclair 16
includes a reflex viewfinder composed of a revolving
shutter (D 30) to which is attached the mirror opened at 180
°
(D 29) which
reflects the image formed by the lens onto a frosted glass (D 31) while
the aperture is closed. This image is transmitted to the viewfinder
through an intermediate lens and a prism.
The viewfinder can be rotated through 360
°
parallel to the camera and
the eye-piece can be rotated by 360
°
at right angles to the camera. It is
therefore possible to view the subject from all possible angles without
moving the head.
Ground glass (D 31)
The dimensions (8.4 x 17 mm.) are considerably larger than the filmed
image which is defined by an engraved rectangular frame. The area
outside of the frame, which is almost equal to that of the image, provides
an important extra field all around the image and prevents accidental
framing when filming.
The ground glass has 3 engravings:
1. a frame for the cinema format (7.42x 10.20 mm.)
2. a frame with rounded corners for the TV format (6.30x8.41 mm.)
3. a cross indicating the center of the two above formats.
A slot under the frosted glass allows the insertion of special viewing
masks. The insertion must be made taking particular care rfot to touch
either the frosted glass or the reflex mirror.
Cau t i o n:
In order to avoid any reflection on to the recorded image, never use a
gelatine mask or a mask which has a glossy surface.
Mounting the viewfinder to the camera
1. Unscrew the lens cover and the lens holder cover.
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Reflex Viewfinder System
2. Fit the lens into its t.iolder, locating the slot at the top.
3. Secure the locking ring (E 47).
Viewfinder characteristics
1. Since it can rotate by 360
°
parallel to the camera, it may be locked
at any angle, using the locking screw (E 46). When the standard view­
finder is rotated, the framed image also rotates proportionally. You
will quickly become accustomed to this peculiarity.
The
Eclalr 16
can, however, be supplied on request with a special
viewfinder, the optics of which automatically remove this rotation.
2. The eye-piece can revolve by 360
°
transversely relative to the ca­
mera, this allows viewing with either the right or the left eye and an
accurate positioning relative to the eye. A screw (E 45) permits an
adjustment of the friction of the eye-piece.
3. The rubber eyelet (E 42) rotates through 360
°
, accomodate the eye
used. A shutter opens automatically as soon as a light pressure is
effected with the eye, and closes as soon as this pressure is re­
moved. A firmer pressure keeps the shutter open. To shut the shutter,
the eyelet (E 42) is lightly pulled back. Two screws (F 55- F 56) allow
adjustment of the optical axis of the eyepiece if this should be
necessary. Viewing is then effected relative to an external marking
and as follows:
a) release screw (F 56).
b) view through the viewfinder, turn screw (F 55) to obtain the
required setting.
c) tighten screw (F 56).
4. An adjustment of
±
9 diopters is provided for on the viewfinder by
the knob (E 44). Setting to the desired diopter is effected as follows:
a) remove lens and move the reflex-mirror to the viewing position
(alternatively, position the turret as shown in photograph D - see
Section Ill).