This is the second in a series of posts. The prior post can be found here: Student Asks, Was The Lens Out Of Calibration? (#1) https://ypw.wrq.mybluehost.me/website_12972da0/?p=1032 On 11/18/10 9:57 PM, “A. B.” wrote: All this information is very useful and I have been told since emailing you many of the same things. All these…
This is the first in a series of e-mail posts. The next post can be found here: 16 MM Camera Lens Out Of Calibration? (#2) https://ypw.wrq.mybluehost.me/website_12972da0/?p=1035 On 11/16/10 7:43 PM, “A. B.” wrote: Hi I am a new filmmaker still in school and I recently read your blog from 3 years ago here https://ypw.wrq.mybluehost.me/website_12972da0/?p=196…
Lens Repair: Schneider – Kreuznach, Arriflex-Cine-Xenon 1:2/50 Problem #1: The lens came to me with a major problem. It was in two pieces. I soon discovered that the lens had two problems. The second problem was that the lens was loose. If you held the very front of the lens firmly in one hand…
Arriflex motor for the S camera which uses a large power transistor on the side of the motor. Complaint: motor would race in speed. Repair: The motor must float electronically and therefore can not touch the case. There are four screws holding the transistor in its holder assembly. Make sure that each of the…
Troubleshooting the obvious and less obvious: Camera will not run. Check to make sure the motor clamp is snug. The camera motor body is the return electrical path and must be touching the motor housing clamp tight enough for a good electrical contact. The film buckle switch might not have been set properly. Open…
Troubleshooting the obvious and less obvious: Camera will not run. Check to make sure the motor clamp is snug. The camera motor body is the return electrical path and must be touching the motor housing clamp tight enough for a good electrical contact. The film buckle switch might not have been set properly. Open…