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1. Mechanical & Film Compartment
=== '''1. Mechanical & Film Compartment''' ===
    • ▢  Filter Holder: Verify it is IN PLACE. (Crucial: Prevents light leaks through the filter slot).
    • ▢  Spring Motor: Wind the Spring and run the camera briefly to test.
    • ▢  Take-up Spindle: Open the Side Door; confirm the spindle rotates while the motor runs.
    • ▢  Empty Spool: Ensure an empty Daylight Spool is inside for the take-up reel.
    • ▢  Pressure Plate: Check that it is Closed & Locked securely against the film gate.
2. Camera Settings
    • ▢  Shutter Mode: Set to "I" (interval) for standard filming.
        (Only use "T" (time) for long exposures in combination with a single frame (P-picture).
    • ▢  Frame Rate: Set the speed dial to 24 fps (or less) before loading.
    • ▢  Variable Shutter: Ensure the lever is in the Up (Fully Open) position.
    • ▢  Diopter (Oculaire): Adjust the eyepiece until the grain/ground glass is sharp for your vision.
3. Lens & Turret
    • ▢  Lens Position: Ensure your "taking lens" is aligned with the Top Opening.
    • ▢  Turret Lock: Tighten the turret lever (if applicable) to prevent shifting during movement.


📦 Before Returning to FWP
* ▢ '''Filter Holder:''' Verify it is '''IN PLACE'''. (Crucial: Prevents light leaks through the filter slot).
    • ▢ Unload Film: Ensure all film is removed.
 
    • ▢ Spring Tension: DO NOT store the camera with the spring fully wound. Run the motor until the tension is released.
* ▢ '''Spring Motor:''' Wind the '''Spring''' and run the camera briefly to test.
    • ▢ Caps: Place the Body Cap (Turret Plug) and Lens Caps back.
* ▢ '''Take-up Spindle:''' Open the '''Side Door'''; confirm the spindle rotates while the motor runs.
    • ▢ Accessories: Confirm the Filter Holder, Take-up reel and Crank (if applicable) are included.
* ▢ '''Empty Spool:''' Ensure an empty '''Daylight Spool''' is inside for the take-up reel.
* ▢ '''Pressure Plate:''' Check that it is '''Closed & Locked''' securely against the film gate.
 
=== '''2. Camera Settings''' ===
 
* ▢ '''Shutter Mode:''' Set to '''"I" (interval)''' for standard filming. (Only use "T" (time) for long exposures in combination with a single frame (P-picture).
* ▢ '''Frame Rate:''' Set the speed dial to '''24 fps''' (or less) before loading.
* ▢ '''Variable Shutter:''' Ensure the lever is in the '''Up (Fully Open)''' position.
* ▢ '''Diopter (Oculaire):''' Adjust the eyepiece until the grain/ground glass is sharp for your vision.
 
=== '''3. Lens & Turret''' ===
 
* ▢ '''Lens Position:''' Ensure your "taking lens" is aligned with the '''Top Opening'''.
* ▢ '''Turret Lock:''' Tighten the turret lever (if applicable) to prevent shifting during movement.
 
== 📦 '''Before Returning to FWP''' ==
 
* ▢ '''Unload Film:''' Ensure all film is removed.
* ▢ '''Spring Tension:''' '''DO NOT''' store the camera with the spring fully wound. Run the motor until the tension is released.
* ▢ '''Caps:''' Place the '''Body Cap (Turret Plug)''' and '''Lens Caps''' back.
* ▢ '''Accessories:''' Confirm the '''Filter Holder, Take-up reel''' and '''Crank''' (if applicable) are included.

Latest revision as of 10:02, 5 October 2026

1. Mechanical & Film Compartment

  • ▢ Filter Holder: Verify it is IN PLACE. (Crucial: Prevents light leaks through the filter slot).
  • ▢ Spring Motor: Wind the Spring and run the camera briefly to test.
  • ▢ Take-up Spindle: Open the Side Door; confirm the spindle rotates while the motor runs.
  • ▢ Empty Spool: Ensure an empty Daylight Spool is inside for the take-up reel.
  • ▢ Pressure Plate: Check that it is Closed & Locked securely against the film gate.

2. Camera Settings

  • ▢ Shutter Mode: Set to "I" (interval) for standard filming. (Only use "T" (time) for long exposures in combination with a single frame (P-picture).
  • ▢ Frame Rate: Set the speed dial to 24 fps (or less) before loading.
  • ▢ Variable Shutter: Ensure the lever is in the Up (Fully Open) position.
  • ▢ Diopter (Oculaire): Adjust the eyepiece until the grain/ground glass is sharp for your vision.

3. Lens & Turret

  • ▢ Lens Position: Ensure your "taking lens" is aligned with the Top Opening.
  • ▢ Turret Lock: Tighten the turret lever (if applicable) to prevent shifting during movement.

📦 Before Returning to FWP

  • ▢ Unload Film: Ensure all film is removed.
  • ▢ Spring Tension: DO NOT store the camera with the spring fully wound. Run the motor until the tension is released.
  • ▢ Caps: Place the Body Cap (Turret Plug) and Lens Caps back.
  • ▢ Accessories: Confirm the Filter Holder, Take-up reel and Crank (if applicable) are included.
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