ECLAIR ACL Manuel d'instructions

MechanismThe complete silent mechanism ismounted on the mechanism plate whichgreatly reduces the time required for thenormal overhaul and cleaning whi

ELECTRONIC BASE 150 EThis unit (8) forms a flat basefor the camera body and consists of:• 1 Jaeger socket (19) for power supplyto the camera.• 1 Slidi

THE BATTERY (MIBAC)The low torque ot the camera and thehigh efficiency output of the motor haveallowed the construction of a low powerbattery (1,2 amp

BATTERY (BAKEL)CHARGER (CIBRE)If a battery having a larger capacitythan the MIBAC battery is desired, especiallyif the camera is often used at higher

CABLES AND PLUGSTaking into account the precedinginformation, will you please find hereafterdiagrams that will help you to understandeasilythe instruc

UNITS CONNECTIONSEquipment• Camera with crystal controlledmotor• Recorder with crystal controlledmotorPossibilitiesSync. without connection cableNo cl

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL2nd PART -When you receive your equipment forthe first time we recommend you examineevery unit individually in accordance with thein

DIOPTRY ADJUSTMENTOF THE VIEWFINDERLegend of the external parts of the viewfinder:Ll - Eyepiece with shutter and rotatable rubbereyecup.L2 - Control r

Adjustment without lens :Direct the camera towards a welllighted part (sky, for example) and follow thepreceding instruction 1-2-3-6- and 7.Instructio

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FUNCTIONS OF THEELECTRONIC BASE 150 Ea) On/off switch (32)This is a double action switch : it putsunder tension the diodes of the exposureindicator, w

LOADING THE FILM60 meter (200 ft) magazine:To load a film on a 2" (50 mm) core,proceed as follows:Feed side (fig. XY)(to be done in a dark room o

Loading a daylight loading spoolto the magazine• Choose a shaded area if possible.• Pull and lift vertically the flange catches (71)on the supply and

MOUNTING THE MAGAZINE ON THECAMERA:Before snapping on the magazine,check the loop and ensure that the apertureplate (10) is clean as well as the side

STARTING THE CAMERAHaving fitted a lens and the magazineon the camera and checked the dioptryadjustment of the viewfinder:• Attach the battery to the

Characteristics• Type of photometer: to adjust by comparisonmanual setting of aperture ring.• Type of measurement: behind the lens (T.T.L.)semi-spot 4

Advantages of the system• Compactness of the measuring assemblyand display situated next to the ground glassThis lay out requires the minimum of optic

27MIBAC BATTERYTo plug in a Jaeger plug simply turnand push the plug onto the socket until thelocking ring clicks into place. To remove theplug, pull

BAKEL BATTERYCIBRE CHARGERThe BAKEL battery - fig GI - theprincipal characteristics of which are de-scribed page 13, is always supplied dis-charged af

ACCESSORIESPILOTONE MODULEAs already said, this accessory is acrystal pilot frequency generator 50-60 and100 hz. Its precision is ± 510 within a tem-

3Technical CharacteristicsWeight:4.3 kg without lensOverall dimensions:275 x 180 x 160 mm, without lens (11" x 7" x6" 1/2)Capacity:pre-

CHANGING THE MOTORIf you must replace your motor, pleaseproceed as followsRemoval:• Disconnect the battery from the camera beforethis operation is car

RECOMMENDATIONSFOR USING OUR CAMERASUNDER EXTREME CLIMATICCONDITIONSFILM AND TEMPERATUREStorageThe package in metal cans conservesthe sensitometric an

COLD CLIMATESPreparationCheck whether the camera has al waysbeen maintained and repaired by one of ouragents; the use of appropriate lubricants, there

33USEFUL INFORMATIONWeights and sizes:Camera front head . 1,175kg 160x85x1 15 mmMivar motor ... 0,845 kg 176x72x45 mmwith intermediate plates an

Ners DESIGNATION PAGES1 Lens mount support ... 4-82 Gelatine holder ...

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DESCRIPTIONTHE CAMERA HEAD (Code MIPEX)The camera head (Fig A) in specialaluminum alloy supports the lens mounts (1)in stainless steel, the interchang

THE MULTIDUTY MOTOR (MIVAR)This brushiess motor (6) has a veryhigh efficiency (from 0.8 to 1.2 amp. con-sumption at 12 volts to drive the camera at20°

THE 60 m MAGAZI N EThe two chambers of this snap-on co-axial magazine are separated by a medianpartition and are connected by a light tightramp for th

THE HAND-GRIPThe portability of the ACL is increased bythe use of the hand-grip (36) supplied with thecamera.Adjustable in the horizontal and theverti

The mechanical back focal distances(fig N) being different according to the profes-sional equipment manufacturers 48 mm forECLAIR (Eclair CA), 52 mm f

• Its position, away from the fi I m plane en-sures any small dust or finger marks on thegelatine that may occur are out of focus on thefinal result a