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PRO8MM MAX 8 PROFESSIONAL CAMERA
with CRYSTAL SYNC
3a. INTRODUCTION TO MAX 8
The Max 8 Modification to the Classic Professional camera expands the
frame size on the super 8 film master. The viewfinder on the camera has
the 16 x 9 frame marked for better framing during production. This
gives filmmakers the ability to work in a ratio, which is more compatible
with High Definition & Enhanced for Widescreen DVD Mastering and
Academy 35mm. The new expanded frame gives a 20% increase in
usable picture when framing for 1.78.
Max 8 is compatible with all existing Pro8mm and Super 8mm film
stocks. The modification to the camera does not interfere with the ability
to shoot a traditional 4 x 3 frame. The ground glass has 1:78 frame lines
to guide the cinematographer as well as the full 4 x 3 frame. Max 8
negative uses a ratio of 1:58, whereas traditional 8mm film uses a frame
ration of 1:33.
The Y-Front URSA Diamond flying spot scanner at Pro8mm has been
custom modified to MAX8 1:58 scanning of Super8 so that the highest
quality widescreen format transfer can be achieved. Max 8 is unique to
Pro8mm and can only be accomplished with the Pro8mm Max 8 Camera
and Pro8mm Max8 Digital Mastering.
b. C-CELL POWER POUCH SPECIFICATIONS
Pro8mm
provides the discriminating cinematographer with the longest
lasting battery pack. Our Ni-Cad 2400 milliamp battery pack will run
approximately 50 rolls of film on a full charge, compared to the 250
milliamp battery (5 rolls of film) of yesteryear.
Note: Batteries will come with a full charge of power.
c. C-CELL POWER POUCH CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS
1)
Plug the trickle charger into wall socket
2)
Plug the battery into charger
3)
Battery should be completely charged after 5 hours
