ATTACHING MAGAZINES
To attach a magazine, turn the magazine release knob counter clockwise until it “pops”
away from the camera body. Remove the magazine port cover. Remove the Video Door
and open the gate. Insert a magazine into the magazine port while carefully guiding the
film through the magazine port and into the open gate (see THREADING THE FILM).
Turn the magazine release knob clockwise until the magazine is securely attached.
NOTE: Some SL-35 Mark III’s have a magazine release knob on the side of the camera.
To release the magazine port cover, pull the knob out and then turn it counter clockwise
until the cover can be removed. Follow the procedure as outlined above. Once the
magazine is seated, rotate the knob clockwise until is secures the magazine.
THREADING THE FILM
Remove the Video Door and open the gate door and attach the magazine as previously
explained. The magazine loop should have 54 perforations. Insert the loop into the gate.
You may have too use the inching knob to move the pulldown pin away from the gate to
allow the film to seat. Inch the pin to the top insertion point. Adjust the pin / perforation
relationship so the top loop is in line with the loop marking printed inside the camera.
When this is achieved, close the gate door. Inch the movement to make sure all is seated
and running properly. Test the camera by turning it on and by watching and listening for
any problems.
ELECTRONICS
One of the most exciting features of the SL-35 Mark III is the advanced electronics
designed specifically for the camera. Years of research and development have led to a
crystal controlled drive mechanism that can run the camera from .01 – 80 frames per
second. Also compatibility with external speed controllers and other accessories has
been maintained.
SPEED CONTROL
Desired camera speed can be programmed in two different ways:
1. Mode Selector. Preset camera speeds are engraved on the electronics face plate and
are adjustable by rotating the mode selector. The selected mode is displayed on the left
side of the LED screen. All speeds are crystal controlled. The mode selector was
designed to be used with SL Cine’s underwater housing. Camera speed can be adjusted
from outside of the housing easily by a knob that connects to the mode selector.
