PRO35Digital Image Converter User Manual
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1. Pos Description Comment 1 INPUT 7 Pin Fischer female Pin 1 not connected socket Pin 2 VTR trigger Pin 3 Bat 2 Pin 4 not connected 1 Pin 5 not connected 3 Pin 6 Bat 7 Pin 7 RET view of connector from above 2 REMOTE 3 Pin Fisher female Pin 1 GND socket Pin 3 N C Pin 3 VTR 2 2 view of connector from above 3 RET RET button 4 Image Line and Tape Hook Plane Pos Description Comment 5 Control LED GREEN gt RED low power gt Good speed control Acceptable speed Blinking light gt Below minimum speed 6 Speed Wheel Control 7 Manual GREEN button RUN 8 ND Adjustable ND Function Filter 9 Back Focus Lever 10 Bottom 3 8 inch thread for Light weight support 11 Thread for Bridge plate support Follow the steps below to properly attach the PRO35Digital Image Converter to your camera with lightweight support Steps Instructions Explanatory Notes 1 Make sure that the quick lock plate holder on the bottom of the camera is provided for lightweight support 2 Assemble the support bridge delivered with the PRO35Digital on the quick lock plate as shown in photo Continued on next page Assemble the PRO35Digital 3 1 Attach the post to the bottom of the PRO35Digital unit 3 2 Lower the support for easier installation le2. film lens far enough to allow the video camera to show the grain Back Focus Ring pattern of the ground glass 2 3 Unscrew lever 8 shown labeled in photo and turn the ring to adjust the sharpness Tighten lever 8 2 4 When the grain pattern is sharp the Pro35Digital is precisely adjusted for the camera 13 Optional accessories for the PRO35Digital e Putora Sharpness Indicator Chart e 19339 PRO35Digital power cable e 19376 PRO35Digital lens support 19mm Optional Lens Mounts Panavision mount on request Contact you local P S Technik dealer for prices and availability 14 Technical Information No 49 P S TECHNIK October 2006 Professional Cine Equipment Manufacture ae EENENEER EEN ERR ENEEEEENE ENEE EE EEEEE EEN ENEE EEN EEN EES EE EEEENEEE ENEE EE SST SU TE TENSE ETN OST OE TOT Support systems for use with the PRO35 Image Converter This document explains the different possibilities of attaching additional accessories like matte box and follow focus to a PRO35 setup We strictly recommend using any support system when shooting with the PRO35 Image Converter in order to stabilize your setup and simultaneous take weight of the video camera s B4 mount i e when using heavy lenses zoom lenses etc There are three possible solutions explained in the following 1 15mm light weight support by default delivered with the PRO35 gt for use with normal prime lenses gt f
3. back focus adjustment that allows the user to match the flange focal distance of each individual video camera This adjustment may have to be checked during production if the camera is subjected to significant temperature fluctuations The following describes the simple steps needed to adjust the image converter to the camera No special tools are needed 11 Steps Instructions Explanatory Notes 1 Mount a film lens needs to the Image Select a mid range film lens around 50mm converter 2 Place a focusing chart at a reasonable distance and set the focus of the film lens at Back Focus Ring that distance 2 1 Turn the image converter ON Open the adjustable ND FILTER to Position 0 2 2 Close the iris of the film lens to around T4 2 3 Unscrew the lever marked 8 in the photo Use a good quality monitor to evaluate the Turn the ring to adjust for best sharpness Se q y 2 4 Tighten lever 8 The Pro35Digital image converter is precisely adjusted for the camera 12 In the field if a reliable test chart is not available adjust the back focus using the following method Steps Instructions Explanatory Notes 1 Mount a film lens to the PRO35Digital Select a mid range film lens around 50mm 2 Use a white chart Set a white chart at a reasonable distance to fill the image 2 1 Turn the PRO35Digital unit OFF Open the adjustable ND filter to Position 0 2 2 Close the iris of the
4. cev fr P S TECHNIK PRO35Digital Image Converter User Manual Model 2002 PROS Contents Congratulation ee SEENEN EE EE ae ed E See 1 nldgee ele EE 3 Attaching the PRO35Digital to your camera with Lightweight support 7 POWEF CONNGCIOMN cs cicactcierveressaaaheriadaoesgrirdgraveuaeszdeassuadetniatescagestagesaigegenee vases 9 Back Focus e E EE 11 Back Focus adjustment without a reliable test chat 13 Introduction Delivery Content PRO35Digital 1 PRO35Digital image converter with an Arri PL lens mount and B4 camera mount 1 Lightweight support with 15mm Rods short and long and a short post 2 Protective caps 1 Power cable Attaching the PRO35Digital to Your Camera Avoid Murphy s Law Assemble and test the PRO385Digital adapter BEFORE the first day of your production After attaching the unit to your camera according to the steps outlined below be sure to check each of your lenses f stop combinations and shutter adjustments for compatibility Items needed before you begin 1 a 2 5mm hex wrench like the Xcelite 99 74mm 2 a 35mm format film lens for testing 3 A high quality test chart such as the Putora HDTV Sharpness Indicator chart or for fieldwork the Putora 7A9 chart and 4 a monitor Munich New York 4 December 2002 P S Technik GmbH Rosenheimerstrasse 139 81761 Munchen Germany Tel 49 89 4509 8230 www pstechnik de Technical support info pstechnik de
5. ged If the shutter speed framerate is changed see P S Technical Info No 61 Variable frame rates amp high shutter speeds for details If your operation temperature changes heavily see P S Technical Info No 47 Increased Power Consumption in cold temperature for details Short focal length lenses are usually more critical than longer focal length lenses due to different DoF characteristics Maybe this results in different target speed settings P S TECHNIK GmbH Siemensstr 12 85521 Ottobrunn Munich Germany Tel 49 0 89 45 09 8230 Fax 49 0 89 45 09 82 40 info pstechnik de www pstechnik de
6. ght support to your video camera you need a holder plate for 15mm rods on camera side which is prepared for light weight support connection This holder is possible to purchase directly from P S Technik Setup information Pos order psom o Holder Plate from ARRI or Chrosziel The ARRI light weight support for video cameras is based on the LWS 4 Light weight supports for Sony Ikegami JVC Hitachi Philips Thomson available a a Quicklock plate has to be compatible to your base plate 1 19004 Support bridge comes with the PRO35 4 19004 Four 15mm rods come with the PRO35 75mm two times for the support of the Image converter and 240mm two times for additional movie accessories 19004 PRO35 Image Converter a All products can be ordered by P S Technik in Munich or through our dealers P S TECHNIK GmbH Siemensstr 12 85521 Ottobrunn Munich Germany Tel 49 0 89 45 09 82 30 Fax 49 0 89 45 09 82 40 info pstechnik de www pstechnik de Technical Information No P S TECHNIK October 2006 Professional Cine Equipment Manufacture enee EE ERE EE EEA EEN EEN EE EEEEEENEEEE ENEE EEN 2 Light Weight Support for the PRO35 Image Converter ARRI based The following accessories are based on the ARRI LWS 4 and ARRI light weight adapter plates for the SONY PANASO NIC and Thomson cameras and allows you to fit additional accessories such as follow focus mattebox based on the LWS 15mm support A
7. he PRO35 or the MINI35 Image Converter Electronic cameras become better and better in quality very fast While with the first generation of MiniDV came ras the target speed was not a major issue it is now more important High Definition cameras see more details than Standard Definition cameras As well recording systems with compression can cause big trouble from noise or other artifacts This is just ONE opinion how you can opti mize your results we know that there are many reasons to do it in a different way What is the best speed We refer to the fact that a non visible target glass causes no problems Recommendations Shoot wide open on the front lens if possible Less Depth of Field DoF makes sure that the target does not get in focus Use the camera rear iris to expose your image Use optical filters in front of the lens in adition for light reduction Use normal shutter speeds 1 48s 1 50s 1 60s This enables the target to oscillate in the proper way see Technical Info No 61 Variable Frame Rates A High Shutter Speeds for details Why is not maximum speed the best speed In principle a fast moving target leaves you more freedom than a slow moving target that is the principle functionality of the Image Converters Sync the P S Technik Image Converter s target speed to the camera s shutter speed this eliminates additional maybe visible interferences AND if you get the target in focus the
8. llowing table and drawings describe which articles are necessary for an ARRI based heavy duty support setup in order to use heavy lenses like zoom lenses or to connect 19mm heavy duty based accessories to your PRO35 setup Pos Order Description o 1 16198 Bridge plate for S16 N16 cameras BP 6 compatible incl 19mm rods 440mm or original BP 6 by ARRI 2 Sony adapter plate SAP 3 replaces Sony quick release plate enabling interface to BP 6 bridge plate Panasonic adapter plate PAP 2 enabling interface to BP 6 bridge plate Thomson adapter plate TAP 1 enabling interface to BP 6 bridge plate Pair of spare rods for bridge plate 19mm x 650mm Pair of spare rods for bridge plate 19mm x 440mm Pair of spare rods for bridge plate 19mm x 440mm carbon fibre Pair of spare rods for bridge plate 19mm x 240mm Pair of spare rods for bridge plate 19mm x 240mm carbon fibre P S TECHNIK GmbH Siemensstr 12 85521 Ottobrunn Munich Germany Tel 49 0 89 45 09 82 30 Fax 49 0 89 45 09 82 40 info pstechnik de www pstechnik de P S TECHNIK GmbH Siemensstr 12 85521 Ottobrunn Munich Germany Tel 49 0 89 45 09 82 30 Fax 49 0 89 45 09 82 40 info pstechnik de www pstechnik de Technical Information No 69 June 2006 DS TECHNIKW Professional Cine Equipment Manufacture PRO35 MINI35 How to Adjust the Target Speed Many customers asked for a setup procedure for the best speed of the oscillating target glass in t
9. or attachment of 15 mm light weight accessories 2 15mm light weigth support ARRI based 3 19mm heavy duty support Chrosziel based gt for use with heavy lenses i e zoom lenses gen i gt for attachment of 19mm movie accessories 4 19mm heavy duty support ARRI based gt for use with heavy lenses i e zoom lenses gt for attachment of 19mm accessories Support bridges to adapt from 19mm ligth weigth support to 15mm heavy duty support are available as well 19710 PRO35 support bridge for 19mm to 15mm rods 19715 PRO35 support bridge for 15mm to 15mm rods P S TECHNIK GmbH Siemensstr 12 85521 Ottobrunn Munich Germany Tel 49 0 89 45 09 82 30 Fax 49 0 89 45 09 82 40 info pstechnik de www pstechnik de Technical Information No P S TECHNIK October 2006 Professional Cine Equipment Manufacture a EEN ENER RENE ENEE EEEEEEENEEEEEEEEEE EEN EE ENEE REENEN EEEEEE ERENNERT EES 1 15mm Light weight Support for the PRO35 The 15 mm support bridge and rods are included in the delivery A holder for the 15 mm rods is required on the camera side This holder is offered by both Chrosziel and ARRI and is possible to purchase directly from P S Technik By default the PRO35 Image Converter is delivered with a 15mm light weight support system including a support bridge 3 and four 15mm rods 4 needed It stabilizes the PRO35 setup and 15mm accessories can be attached IMPORTANT In order to connect the light wei
10. special support bridge for the PRO35Digital is included in the delivery of the Image Converter Side view gas l T Top view escribtion P S TECHNIK GmbH Siemensstr 12 85521 Ottobrunn Munich Germany Tel 49 0 89 45 09 82 30 Fax 49 0 89 45 09 82 40 info pstechnik de www pstechnik de Technical Information No 49 P S TECHNIK October 2006 Professional Cine Equipment Manufacture 3 19mm Heavy Duty Support for the PRO35 Chrosziel based setup The following table and drawings describe which articles are necessary for a Chosziel based heavy duty support setup in order to use heavy lenses like zoom lenses or to connect 19mm heavy duty based accessories to your PRO35 setup Pos L de Description s e Bridge plate for 19mm rods for Sony and Panasonic video cameras incl 440m rods Chrosziel 4 Pair of spare rods for bridge plate 19mm x 650mm Pair of spare rods for bridge plate 19mm x 440mm Pair of spare rods for bridge plate 19mm x 440mm carbon fibre Pair of spare rods for bridge plate 19mm x 240mm Pair of spare rods for bridge plate 19mm x 240mm carbon fibre P S TECHNIK GmbH Siemensstr 12 85521 Ottobrunn Munich Germany Tel 49 0 89 45 09 82 30 Fax 49 0 89 45 09 82 40 info pstechnik de www pstechnik de Technical Information No 49 P S TECHNIK October 2006 Professional Cine Equipment Manufacture 4 19mm Heavy Duty Support for the PRO35 ARRI based setup The fo
11. structure is not moving less visible Usually you have one speed for a given camera at a gi ven shutter speed framerate Adjustments a Connect the camera to a best native resolution monitor b Shoot a flat and even lit surface like a grey or coloured wall c Use a wide angle lens d Turn on the Image Converter quality monitor Stop down on the front lens until you can clearly see possible moving artefacts this might only happen on a high T stop Compensate to the light level Adjust target speed by turning the speed wheel until the movement of visible artefakts stops it will be still visible but no more moving Open the iris on the front lens to your working stop Now you got the target speed which gives you the free dom to use almost any lens without the need of re ad justment If you are getting close to a critical F stop on the front lens by accident or on purpose or because of a short focal length you will never see any strange movements in the image because you synced the camera s shutter with the target speed of your Image Converter a frozen target might not be as visible as a moving artefact Technical Information N P S TECHNIK June 2006 Professional Cine Equipment Manufacture dea neeeeeneccanenesseaecencsascesessecencnsensseeeesboeeesseeesen ses eeeeses suey dr eN ee ee TSN osoro STITT ITI SIT When do have to re adjust the target speed If the camera is chan
12. ver shown as Screw A in photo 3 3 Loosen two screws on either side of Screw B in photo 3 4 Install the PRO35Digital image converter on the camera B4 Mount and lock the mount 3 5 Raise the support to the correct height lever shown as Screw A in photo 3 6 Engage and tighten the knob B in the bottom of the post 3 7 Tighten the two screws placed either side of Screw B Power Connection for the PRO35Digital To power the PRO35Digital you need the power cable 19339 included with the unit The power cable is fitted with the standard Hirose 12 pin connector for the lens socket on the camera and the 7 pin Fischer plug for the Input socket on the PRO35Digital image converter With this power cable the VTR button on the video camera automatically starts the PRO35Digital unit Control the PRO35Digital manually with the RUN button or by remote control via the Fisher 3 pin Remote socket Manual RUN control and VTR signal logic MANUAL RUN STATUS VTR SIGNAL RESULT OFF VTR ON Image converter ON VTR OFF Image converter OFF ON VTR ON Image converter ON VTR OFF Image converter ON During VTR ON The camera is in RECORD MODE and the Manual RUN Button on the PRO35Digital unit is not active Other power cables are available from P S Technik these cables only allow the manual function of the RUN button 10 Back Focus Adjustment The PRO35Digital image converter has a
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