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Two lens surfaces may need cleaning from time to time: the front and
rear lens (back focus).
Treat them with care.
Start by using a soft
camels hair brush
and gently brush the dust off the lens.
To remove obstinate marks, gently breathe on the lens (leaving a layer of
condensation), and only using lens tissue, wipe the lens clean constantly
using a new side of the tissue. Lens cleaner can be used for stubborn
obstinate marks (such as fingerprints). When using lens cleaner, add a
few drops to a lens tissue, gently rub on lens, and with another clean
tissue wipe the lens dry constantly using a new side of the tissue.
Do not
apply drops of lens cleaner directly to lens, this could leak onto
the reverse side and not be cleanable in the field.
For critical focusing, make sure to check the back focus (rear element of
lens) for fingerprints. To do so, unscrew the lens from the body, and
apply the lens cleaning methods from above.
If you suspect a hair has been trapped in the gate, the
Classic Camera
allows you complete access to the gate unlike most Super 8 cameras.
To check the film gate for a hair follow these procedures:
1.
Remove lens from camera body
2.
Set the film speed (fps) to its slowest setting-2 fps
3.
Open film compartment door (remove cartridge if loaded)
While pressing on the trigger and watching the shutter, intermittently
remove power supply from the camera. This will enable you to stop the
shutter from closing, leaving it completely open. You should then be able
to physically see through the gate (into the camera film compartment),
noticing a hair or any other unwanted material. This method is used
among 16 and 35mm professionals, giving the filmmaker complete
confidence in their camera.
14. PRO8MM SUPPORT
In case of malfunction:
If your
Classic Camera
needs servicing, has a
problem that persists, or is in need of repair, send the camera complete
with lens and batteries to:
PRO8MM
2805 West Magnolia Blvd
Burbank, CA 91505
U.S.A.
For inquires about our award-winning
Pro8mm
film stocks,
Pro8mm
transfers (in-house digital telecine with Digibeta and Meta-speed
capability), in-house processing, or sales of camera equipment,
accessories and rentals, you can look us up on the web at:
www.pro8mm.com
or call us at
(818) 848-5522/fax (818) 848-5956
