ARRI 16SR3 Film Camera User Manual


 
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Magazines
pressure plate.
Hold the gear to keep the loop length stable. Push the
film head gently into the smooth take-up
channel (picture next page) until it engages
with the take-up sprocket.
As soon as the film engages noticeably with the take-
up sprocket, turn the magazine drive gear approxi-
mately 5 further revolutions in the direction of the
arrow.
If the film loop is too large or too small repeat the process.
Do not use force! In the case of difficulties
repeat the process carefully.
This is the most common error! Therefore
check again whether the guide roller arm is
sitting correctly. The mechanical film counter
will not work if the guide roller arm is not
pushed onto the film roll.
Pull the film roll tight with the magazine drive gear.
Ensure that the cover locking latch is completely open.
Carefully close the magazine door, ensuring that none of
the film is hanging out or gets caught or crimped.
After closing the magazine door feel with one finger
around the door to make sure that no piece of film or
any part of the changing bag is stuck in it.
Lock the magazine cover with the locking latch.
Ensure that the magazine cover is closed and locked.
Open the changing bag and take out the magazine.
Forming the Film Loop and Threading the
Film, Take-Up Side
Remove the magazine from the changing bag or dark
room, and place it with the magazine cover hinge-
side down (rear of magazine).
Pull some film out of the magazine throat and place
along the under side of the magazine, pulling it until
the first perforation hole reaches the white index line.
The film should be slightly tight. The film is guided at
a slight diagonal rather than straight against the