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1 Image Converter User Manual Model “Oszi” 400 Series.
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3 Congratulations! You now have the power to produce the look and feel of 35mm film using a MiniDV camcorder. The P+S Technik Mini35Digital image converter is designed for use on the Canon X L1 and Canon XL1S camcorders as well as the Sony DSR-PD150/ DCR-VX2000/ DCR-VX1000 cameras, Panasonic AG-DVX100 and coming soon, the JVC JY HD10.
4 World Wide Technical Support P+S Technik GmbH Email info@pstechnik.de Phone +49 89 45 09 82 30 North America ZGC., Inc. Email sales@zgc.com Phone +1 973-335-4460 printed January 04.
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6 Delivery Content - Basic Mod ule • 1 – Mini35Digital Image converter, fitted with an interchangeable lens mount of your choice (PL, Panavision, Nikon, et al.
7 - Connecting Kits • 1 - Relay Lens with protective cap • 1 - Mounting Plate • 1 - Battery Plate with power cable • 1 - Remote Control Cable • 1 – Hex screwdriver set and screws • 1 - Color Viewfinder Holder (Canon Connecting Kit) A Connecting Kit ordered with the basic module is already mounted when delivered.
8 Preparation Avoid Murphy’s Law!! Assemble the Mini35Digital image co nverter on your camcorder BEFO RE 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 co mbinations and shutter adjustments for compatibility.
9 General Description Pos. Description Comment A Hook For Tape Measure B LWS System Light Weight Support System Prepared for 15mm rods C Wheel Clamping screw for LWS D Intermediate Flange Takes the In.
10 Pos. Description Comment E Bayonet Mount Takes Relay Lens Relay Lens connects to Camera F BATT. Battery Cable Input Connector Pin 1 – Bat - Pin 2 – Bat.
11 Pos. Description Comment L REMOTE input 3 Pin Fisher female socket Pin 1 – GND Pin 2 – N.C. Pin 3 – VTR M INPUT (for LANC cable) 7 Pin Fischer female socket Pin 1 – not connected Pin 2 – .
12 Power Connection Connect the cable from the battery plate with the battery input (F) and load battery in the plate. The Connecting Kit uses the same battery type as the camera. LANC & Remote Control wi th the Mini35Digital The Mini35 can also be controlled via a remote control unit.
13 CANON XL1 / XL1s Follow the steps below to prop erly attach the Mini35Digital im age converter to your Canon XL1 / XL1S with ligh tweight support a – Viewfinder Holder b - Top Cover c - Lock Ring.
14 Steps Instructions Explanatory Notes 1 Make sure the camera is turned off. 2 Remove the relay lens from the Mini35: a. Locate the lock ring (c). b. Rotate the lock ring (c) counter clockwise. The relay is attached to the rear of the Mini35 via a bayonet type mount.
15 4 Prepare the Mini35: a. Release the two screws (k) on the bottom of the camera support, and slide the support toward the rear battery holder. b. Release the lever (f), push the pad (e) down and lock it in that position by tightening lever (f).
16 5 Mount the relay lens (no w attached to the camera) onto the Mini35Digital image converter: Engage the relay into the back port of the Mini35 and secure it in place with the lo ck ring (c). Æ a. Open the lock ring (c). b. Line up the relay lens into the port holding the camera by its top handle.
17 6 Attach the camera suppor t: Slide the camera support bracket unde r the camera and attach the knob (g) to the bottom of the camera: Lock the lever (f) at the back of the camera support and lock the screws at the bottom of the camera support.
18 Follow the steps below to test the i mage once the Mini 35 is attached to the camera: Steps Instructions Explanatory Notes 1 Install a 35mm film lens in the mount.
19 If the image does not appear as sharp as expected, a back focus adjustment is necessary. Before changing the back focu s please note that the image photographed by the camera is generated on the focus screen inside the Mini35. This focus screen lowers the contrast of t he image similar to the effect of a low contrast filter.
20 Follow the steps below to adjust the relay back foc us. Steps Instructions Explanatory Notes 1 Release the hex screw k (1.5mm) by about a half a turn. Now the ring is free for adjustment: 2 Leave the Iris on the relay lens fully open and adjust the back focus ring until you have achieved the sharpest image.
21 SONY DSR-PD150 / DC R-VX1000 / DCR-VX2000 Follow the steps below to prop erly attach the Mini35Digital Im age converter to your Sony DSR-PD150 / DCR-VX1000 /DCR-VX2000 with lightweight support a - .
22 Steps Instructions Explanatory Notes 1 Make sure the camera is turned off. 2 Remove the relay lens from the Mini35: a. Locate the lock ring (b). b. Rotate the lock ring (b) counter clockwise. The relay is attached to the rear of the Mini35 via a bayonet type mount.
23 4 Prepare the Mini35: a. Release the two screws (h) on the bottom of the camera support, and slide the support toward the rear battery holder. b. Release the knob (e), push the pa d (d) down and lock it in that position by tightening knob (e).
24 5 Mount the relay lens (no w attached to the camera) onto the Mini35Digital image converter: Before the 1 st attachment, the bayonet mount of the relay lens has to be adjusted: Engage the relay into the back port of the Mini35 and secure it in place with the lo ck ring (b).
25 6 Attach the camera suppor t: Slide the camera support bracket unde r the camera and attach the knob (f) to the bottom of the camera: Lock the lever (e) at the back of the camera support and lock the screws at the bottom of the camera support a.
26 Follow the steps below to test the image once the Min i35 is attached to the camera: Steps Instructions Explanatory Notes 1 Install a 35mm film lens in the mount. 2 Turn on the camera in the fully manual position: a. Turn off the AutoFocus and Zoom fun ction b.
27 If the image does not appear as sharp as expected, there is a back focus adjustment on the relay. But before we change the setting of the back focus it is important to realize that the image photographed by the camera is generated on the focus screen inside the Mini35.
28 Follow the steps below to adjust the relay back foc us. Steps Instructions Explanatory Notes 1 Leave the Iris on the camera lens fully open and adjust the camera back focus until you have achieved the sharpest image. 2 Check that the film lens is at the best fo cus before you check the back foc us a second time.
29 PANASONIC DVX100 Follow the steps below to prop erly attach the Mini35Digital image converte r to your Panasonic AG-DVX1 00 camera with lightwei ght support a - Top Cover b - Lock Ring c - Relay Le.
30 Steps Instructions Explanatory Notes 1 Make sure the camera is turned off. 2 Remove the relay lens from the Mini35: a. Locate the lock ring (b). b. Rotate the lock ring (b) counter clockwise. The relay is attached to the rear of the Mini35 via a bayonet type mount.
31 4 Prepare the Mini35: a. Release the two screws (h) on the bottom of the camera support, and slide the support toward the rear battery holder. b. Release the knob (e), push the pa d (d) down and lock it in that position by tightening knob (e).
32 5 Mount the relay lens (no w attached to the camera) onto the Mini35Digital image converter: Before the 1 st attachment, the bayonet mount of the relay lens has to be adjusted: Engage the relay into the back port of the Mini35 and secure it in place with the lo ck ring (b).
33 6 Attach the camera suppor t: Slide the camera support bracket unde r the camera and attach the knob (f) to the bottom of the camera: Lock the lever-knob (e) at the back of the camera support and lock the scre ws at the bottom of the camera support a.
34 Follow the steps below to test the image once the Min i35 is attached to the camera: Steps Instructions Explanatory Notes 1 Install a 35mm film lens in the mount.
35 If the image does not appear as sharp as expected, there is a back focus adjustment on the relay. But before we change the setting of the back focus it is important to realize that the image photographed by the camera is generated on the fo cus screen inside the Mini35.
36 Follow the steps below to adjust the relay back foc us. Steps Instructions Explanatory Notes 1 Leave the Iris on the camera lens fully open and adjust the camera back focus until you have achieved the sharpest image. 2 Check that the film lens is at the best focus before you check the back foc us a second time.
37 Maintenance The prism should be cleaned periodically depending on environmental conditions, Always use a professional lens cleaning solution. Optional Accessories for the Mini35Digital • Adapter .
38 Frequently Asked Questions Q: Will the Angle of View of the lens I’m using be affected? A: No, the Angle of View of the lens on the Mini35 will be similar to the Angle of View as seen in the Academy 35mm frame.
39 Q: Does the Mini35Digital require a power supply? A: Yes. You will need a battery to run the motor of the Mini35Digital. Each camera connecting kit includes a battery mount specific to the brand of.
40 A: With the XL1S, you can use the slow shutter without Canon lenses. Also, the XL1S chip is more sensitive to light – an advantage when using the Mini35Digital image converter. Q: Do I need any additional editing equipment? A: No. The Mini35 does not affect the format of the camera.
41 Q: Is there any prejudice to wards the MiniDV format? A: Yes. Even though MiniDV is a SMPTE standard “broadcast quality” format, many television stations and other venues will not accept MiniDV tapes and/or assume that the production value of MiniDV is low.
42 Q: Do I need a support for my prime lenses? What about cine zooms? A: Most cine and still primes will not need any support. Larger still primes and zooms, typically special-use telephoto lenses, will need additional support. All cine zoo ms will require the use of an external bridge plate system for sup port.
43 manual. There are reports that these lenses are not as smooth in their movement in manual mode as compared to the MF lenses but will otherwise function normally. The Mini35 does not provide any type of electronic lens control. Q: Will the Mini35 control the iris of my Canon EF lenses? A: No.
44 Dealers France EMIT Modern Images Techniques Tel: +33-1-48 13 90 10 Email: emit@wanadoo.fr North American Distributor ZGC, Inc. Tel: +1 973-335-4 460 Email: sales@zgc.com China SUI SUN TRADING CO., LTD. Email: pspro35@ya hoo.com.tw Germany P+S Technik GmbH Tel: +49-89-45 09 82 30 Email: info@pstechnik.
45 Technical Data Canon XL1(S) Sony DSR-PD150 / DCR-VX1000 / DCR-VX2000 Panasonic AG- DVX100 JVC HD10U Mini35Digital Camera Mount (converter to camera) Canon XL1 Mount Screw Mount Screw Mount Coming S.
46 World Wide Technical Support P+S Technik GmbH Email info@pstechnik.de Phone +49 89 45 09 82 30 North America ZGC., Inc. Email sales@zgc.com Phone +1 973-335-4460 printed January 04.
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