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1. 49 89 45098230 www pstechnik de fax 49 89 45098240 info pstechnik de 21908 operating instructions _v063 3 Lenses Exit Pupil Position Zeiss Ultra Prime Fim ptane information Suitable Suitable Not Suitable 8mm R v 10mm 21 V 12mm 1 9 v 14mm 1 9 61 5 v 16mm 1 9 61 7 v 20mm 1 9 66 6 v 24mm 1 9 65 4 v 28mm 1 9 745 v 32mm 1 9 59 9 v 40mm 1 9 83 9 v 50mm 1 9 68 3 v 65mm 1 9 61 1 v 85mm 1 9 60 8 v 100mm 1 9 60 1 v 135mm 1 9 80 8 v Zeiss VP LDS 10mm 21 V 12mm 1 9 v 14mm 1 9 61 5 v 16mm 1 9 61 7 v 20mm 1 9 66 6 v 24mm 1 9 65 4 v 28mm 1 9 745 v 32mm 1 9 59 9 v 40mm 1 9 64 3 v 50mm 1 9 70 v 65mm 1 9 83 9 v 85mm 1 9 68 3 v 100mm 1 9 61 1 v 135mm 1 9 60 8 v 03 11 2006 12 03 29 SKATE R RECOMMENDED LENSES Scor Lenses Exit Pupil Position Lenses Exit Pupil Position 3 Measured to Manufacturer Very Well Limited f Zeiss Standard Measured to Manufacturer Very Well Limited Zeiss HS T1 3 Film Plane Information Suitable Suitable ETE T2 Film Plane Information Suitable aitete LE ieie 18mm T1 3 701 J 10mm 2 1 Distagon v Distagon 12mm 21 39 6 J au 113 102. 1 3 Those two values add up to a T Stop of 5 6 The aperture is to be set on the mounted lens itself Example If you would like to expose for an 8 0 you have to subtract the loss of 2 3 and set the lens to 5 6 1 3 Any stop between wide open and 4 1 3 on the lens will be ignored as the Scope only transmits a 4 1 3 Opening the lens iris beyond 4 1 3 has no effect on exposure or depth of field We still recommend to set the iris at 4 1 3 in this case P S TECHNIK Professional Cine Equipment Manufacture tel 49 89 4509 8230 fax 49 89 45098240 www pstechnik de info pstechnik de 21908 operating instructions _v061 1 Image Rotation and Horizon The SKATER Scope provides unlimited image rotation with no mechanical stops The image rotation scale 5 is equipped with a 0 8 gear and can be motorized with standard lens motors from both sides After tilt or pivot settings have been altered the image rotation is also used to level the horizon Adjusting Tilt Module and Pivot Angles The angle of the tilt module 1 can be adjusted and fixed in any 2 5 increment within a range of 105 To do so open up the clamp screw 2 and push and hold the tilt release to the side Set the tilt module to any desired angle and resecure the clamp screw again The whole lens block can also be pivoted to any desired angle by opening the pivot lock ring 3 WARNING Always support tilt module and mounted lens if the clamp screw or the pivot lock r
3. 1 Macro Adjustment Rin Wh AX i M i Support Bracket l Seale ae D Height Adjustment Wheel W3 Universal Mounting Plate for Customized Accessories E Engraving of Image Plane for Focus Reference t9 Focus Motor Bracket with 19mm Rod W tel 49 89 45098230 pstechnik de P S TECHNIKY Art No 21908 v0610 fax 498945098240 infeeepstechnll d 03 11 2006 12 03 29 21908 operating instructions v062 2 B KATE R RECOMMENDED LENSES z cC OPE The SKATER Scope snorkel lens system brings the market into a new dimension of creating images Mainly PL mounted film lenses can be used but smaller compact photo lenses e g from Nikon are also supported by our interchangeable lens mounts A large variety of existing lenses will fit but this does not mean all as there are some which show limitations The compability of a lens to the SKATER Scope depends mainly on the optical design of the lens basic criterion is the positioning of the exit pupil Generally an exit pupil position between 60 and 80mm to the film plane is best to use We have no influence on the engineering of existing lenses but during the development of the SKATER Scope our goal was to make sure that it worked with as many different types of lenses as possible Enclosed you will find a short list of lenses that have been tested If your lens does not appear please let us know so we can update our list P S TECHNIK Professional Cine Equipment Manufacture tel
4. 7 14mm 2 0 Distagon 62 8 v use 16mm 2 1 Distagon 38 9 v 35mm T1 3 Distagon 64 4 v 20mm 21 Distagon v 50mm T1 3 Planar 67 6 V ee sage y 65mm T1 3 Planar 859 J 28mm 2 1 Distagon 59 9 v 85mm T1 3 Planar 69 6 v 32mm 2 1 Planar 36 2 v 40mm 2 1 Planar 46 3 v COOKE S4 50mm 2 1 Planar 69 vV 14mmT 20 70 3 n 3Macro 647 J enn 92 x sand Planar 77 2 18mm T 2 0 495 v rImmT 2 0 605 7 100mm 2 1 Planar 92 4 v 135mm 21Planar 83 3 v 21mm T 2 0 461 vV 32mm T 2 0 63 9 v ARRI Macro Smm Teg 4 50mm T3 533 J 40mm T 2 0 107 6 v i 50mm T 2 0 122 v mm NIKON _ g 18mm 135 591 J 100mm T 2 0 60 6 v 7 B5mmT20 J 24mm 13 5 69 6 v 35mm 13 5 595 vV Sigma 8mm T4 0 51 8 v limited use means that at a certain setting of the iris the vignetting will apear P S TECHNIK tel 49 89 45098230 www pstechnik de Professional Cine CHNIK Art No 21908 v0610 fax 49 89 4509 8240 info pstechnik de 21908 operating instructions _v064 4 03 11 2006 12 03 29
5. Ej KATE R OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Se oP Appropriate Lenses for SKATER Scope Only 35mm PL lenses should be used The SKATER Scope can be attached to both 35mm and 16mm cameras It covers the full S35 format with most lenses WARNING Certain 16mm PL lenses have a long rear lens element that could cause damage to lens and scope The SKATER Scope has been optimized for the optical design of current cine film lenses such as Zeiss HS1 3 Zeiss Ultra Primes Cooke S4 Century and Arri light weight zooms etc It provides superb image quality when used with those lenses Some particular lenses of the Zeiss 2 1 series as well as the Arri Macros 2 1 have a much shorter exit pupil than common lenses today These lenses should not be used as vignetting might occur A list with not recommended lenses is available under www pstechnik de Due to their size and weight Arri Master Primes should not be used All common photo lenses even most lenses with a reduced digital format equip ped with a Nikon or Canon mount will give excellent results To use photo lenses the PL mount can be replaced with an optional P S Technik lens mount for Nikon or Canon Never use any photo lens mount other than the original P S Technik lens mount The change of a lens or camera mount should only be performed by an experienced technician in a camera rental house F Stop and Light Loss The light loss on the SKATER Scope is 2 3 of a stop and the calculated F Stop is 4
6. ing is opened Always ensure all locking devices are securely fastened before you continue working Focus and Macro Function The focus should be set on the mounted lens An engraving 9 on the tilt module indicates the image plane for focus adjustments but the eye focus is still the best solution The manufacturer recomments the use of lens motors to improve handling The focus motor bracket 8 can be mounted on three sides of the tilt module 1 and is supplied with interchangable rods 19mm or 15mm diameter In addition the SKATER Scope offers a macro function With the macro adjustment ring 7 the focus area of your lens can be shifted towards the camera slide the macro release knob 6 towards the camera and set the macro focus To reset the macro function disengage the macro release knob by pushing it away from the camera and turn the macro adjustment ring back until the release knob clicks into its locked position Support Bracket It is imperative to use the SKATER Scope only with the supplied support bracket 10 and a common support bridge The height of the support bracket is adjusta ble with the height adjustment wheel 11 Always ensure the weight of the lens is supported by the bracket 03 11 2006 12 03 28 ky Image Rotation Scale with Gear ATE a R e Pivot Scale E Pivot Lock Ring yr Clamp Screw and Tilt Release CUS om Macro Release Knob im Tilt Module Kr SEN f WN r A
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