Page 1 THE USERS GUIDE TO THE MOVIECAM COMPACT UPGRADED VERSION WEB-EDITION 2007 V1.1 Compiled by Frédéric-Gérard Kaczek Illustrated by Andreas Pauleschitz...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
THE COMPACT Mk 2 SYSTEM to be attached to the viewfinder components The Movielite Modules CHAPTER 1 The LCD Movielite Module The BODY of the COMPACT Mk2 SYSTEM The MASK Movielite Module Camera Front Mounting the Movielite Modules Camera Left Side...
Page 3 Pull-down The Padded Shoulder Rest Windows adjustments Exit CHAPTER 8 The On Board Video Monitors (2“) The MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 INTERIOR Comnnecting the On Board Monitors The Mk2 Movements (4-Perf and 3-Perf) Pitch adjustment screw CHAPTER 5 Movement adjustment screw...
Page 4 Spacer Plate (3-Perf Movement) The Aatoncoder MK-4 for the Compact Mk2 Mirror Shutter (Aaton users guide) Adjusting the Mirror Shutter The Moviecam Ground Glasses CHAPTER 12 Handling the Ground Glasses MISCELLANEOUS and APPENDIX Ground Glass Markings (table) The Assistant Work Light...
Page 5: Copyright Notes
– MOVIECAM SERVICE CENTER Sales Representative for availability and additional information. While ARRI endeavours to enhance the quality, reliabi- lity and safety of the MOVIECAM products, customers agree and acknowledge that the possibility of defects thereof cannot be eliminated entirely. To minimize risks...
Page 6: Preface
Because the three perforation image acquisition tech- nology seems to have a strong revival now, both ARRI- CAM cameras as well as the upgraded MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 enable shooting either with 4 or 3 perforation pull-down. The “Mk2 updating package” contains among others the following key improvements: •...
Page 7: Mk 2 Checklist
Beside the fact that some ARRICAM features like In-Camera Slate or electronic shutter angle adjust- ments are not provided in the COMPACT Mk2, most of the controls and features are similar. Even though the Mk2 Video Assist is exclusively made for this...
Page 8: Care And Cleaning
Care and Cleaning Safety Specifications The MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 is almost mainte- Warnings nance-free. There is only one requirement for a smooth operation: the camera has to be meticulously clean. Notice Therefore you should protect it against any dirt or smud- •...
Page 9 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS In case of enquiries or when ordering parts, please advise camera serial number and model. Notice This Users’ Guide applies to the MOVIECAM Mk2 as well as the whole MOVIECAM Accessory range. PREFACE PREFACE MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2...
Page 10 10 29 12 13 30 16 magazine/adapter mounting rail THE COMPACT Mk2 SYSTEM THE COMPACT Mk2 SYSTEM MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007 04/2007 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2...
Page 11: The Compact Mk2-System
16 22 magazine/adapter mounting rail THE COMPACT Mk2 SYSTEM THE COMPACT Mk2 SYSTEM MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007 04/2007 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2...
Page 12: The Body Of The Compact Mk2 System
Box – see page 23) + 24 V/2 AMP MAX. Socket type: ON/OFF FISCHER D 102 A 052 1 – THE BODY OF THE COMPACT Mk2 SYSTEM 1 – THE BODY OF THE COMPACT Mk2 SYSTEM MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007 04/2007...
Page 13: Camera Left Side
[10] door lock [11] magazine-/top mount adapter connector 1 – THE BODY OF THE COMPACT Mk2 SYSTEM 1 – THE BODY OF THE COMPACT Mk2 SYSTEM MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007 04/2007...
Page 14: Camera Rear
[15] video-in connector (sync) [16] sync-In connector [17] sync-out connector [18] main switch [19] power receptacle 1 – THE BODY OF THE COMPACT Mk2 SYSTEM 1 – THE BODY OF THE COMPACT Mk2 SYSTEM MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007 04/2007 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2...
Page 15: Camera Right Side
Below the cover plates [21] and [24] there are the connec- forward the camera pulse to another device, e.g another tors for accessories. camera. 1 – THE BODY OF THE COMPACT Mk2 SYSTEM 1 – THE BODY OF THE COMPACT Mk2 SYSTEM MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007...
Page 16: Camera Top
[49] [52] [53] [11] magazine-/top mount [48] backload adapter and The plate on top of the COMPACT Mk2 body shows the adapter connector top mount adapter format the camera has been adjusted to (either STANDARD attachment (threaded [12] magazine-/top mount sockets) 35 or SUPER 35 format).
Page 17 2. Remove the four M2.5 screws located next to the win- special metric screws M 2.5 3. Insert the MOVIECAM TOOL and screw in the M3 screw driver in one of the boreholes 4. Pull carefully the tool straight out in order to raise the opti- cal block out of the cavity 5.
Page 18: Camera Base
MOVIECAM axis [A] [B] [58] The COMPACT Mk2 has a dual axis base. The axis [A] is ARRI standard, the axis [B] MOVIECAM standard. Accesso- ry may thus be interchanged between both systems. Support Rods and, subsequently, Lens Support, Matte Box, A padded Shoulder Rest can be attached to the black Vel- Studio Follow Focus etc.
Page 19: The Moviecam Base Plate
1 – THE BODY OF THE COMPACT Mk2 SYSTEM 1 – THE BODY OF THE COMPACT Mk2 SYSTEM MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2...
Page 20: The Compact Mk2 Viewfinders
The MOVIECAM Viewfinder System – built exclusively The Mk2 Optical Viewfinder permits the use of an for the COMPACT Mk2 – has two components: Eyepiece (mounted on the Viewfinder Arm) and an Mk2 Video Assist Camera (mounted to the right side) A) The Mk2 OPTICAL VIEWFINDER at the same time.
Page 21: Ergonomy
Video Assist Camera – see page 76 fig. 4/5. fig.2/4 VIEWFINDER FROM THE TOP rotation swivel cover of the video assist attachment 2 – THE MOVIECAM Mk2 VIEWFINDERS 2 – THE MOVIECAM Mk2 VIEWFINDERS MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007 04/2007 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2...
Page 22: Viewing Filter Lever
360°. To rotate the Arm, loosen the Arm Rotation Friction knob below the Eyepiece mount, rotate the Arm until the Eyepiece reaches the desired position and tighten the knob again. 2 – THE MOVIECAM Mk2 VIEWFINDERS 2 – THE MOVIECAM Mk2 VIEWFINDERS MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007...
Page 23: Extending The Viewfinder Arm
4. After pivoting the Arm to the other side of the came- ra, close the Viewfinder again. It locks automatically when a fixing pin entered one of the gauged holes. 2 – THE MOVIECAM Mk2 VIEWFINDERS 2 – THE MOVIECAM Mk2 VIEWFINDERS MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2...
Page 24: Adjustment Of The Swivel Friction
IMAGE ORIENTATION ADJUSTMENT Image adjustment orientation screw of the locking button swivel friction Image rotation knob 2 – THE MOVIECAM Mk2 VIEWFINDERS 2 – THE MOVIECAM Mk2 VIEWFINDERS MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007 04/2007 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2...
Page 25: The Mk2 Eyepiece
If the camera is powered by battery, it is recom- mended to switch off the eyecup heating during extended breaks in filming. 2 – THE MOVIECAM Mk2 VIEWFINDERS 2 – THE MOVIECAM Mk2 VIEWFINDERS MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007 04/2007...
Page 26: Eyepiece Shutter
This operation is carried out by trained maintenance personnel only. The optical component must have a diameter of 23.4 mm ± 0.1 mm. 2 – THE MOVIECAM Mk2 VIEWFINDERS 2 – THE MOVIECAM Mk2 VIEWFINDERS MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2...
Page 27: Mounting The Eyepiece
Eyepiece or Assists Camera can be mounted directly to the light- Extension Tube. weight MOVIECAM Mk2 100% Video Only Viewfinder. This Viewfinder has no beam splitter and thus provides fig.2/15 EYEPIECE BAYONET MOUNT 100% light transmission for the Video Assist Camera attached to the right side.
Page 28: Mounting The Optical Viewfinder Or The 100% Video Only Viewfinder
THE EYEPIECE EXTENSION TUBES In order to extend the distance between the Viewfinder and the Eyepiece, MOVIECAM suggests the use of the ARRICAM STUDIO bayonet-mounted Extension Tubes. anamorphic/ The three Extension Tubes are fitted with a receptacle for...
Page 29 • It is recommended to use the zoom or magnifier only when checking and not when shooting becau- se only the centre part of the image appears in the Eyepiece. 2 – THE MOVIECAM Mk2 VIEWFINDERS 2 – THE MOVIECAM Mk2 VIEWFINDERS MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007...
Page 30: The Moviecam Accessories To Be Attached To The Viewfinder Components
BOX works with both camera types, the COMPACT two luminous frame outlines. Besides those two frames, and the COMPACT Mk2. But the Mk2 REMOTE also a reticule can be faded in and out the viewfinder CONTROL BOX CABLE has to be used in order to image by pushing the Crosshair button.
Page 31: The Mask Movielite Module
[d] are properly seated – only Masks” or in the electronic MOVIELITE can be produced then the MOVIELITE module sits correctly on the by MOVIECAM on order. The Masks created for the Viewfinder! Mk2 MOVIELITE are neither compatible with the ones designed for previous MOVIELITE Modules nor with the fig.3/2...
Page 32: Handling The Lcd Movielite Module
“Select 2” until the desired aspect ratio appears in the display “Format 2”. Each of the frames mentioned above may be switched on/off with either of the two “Select” buttons. 3 – THE MOVIECAM ACCESSORIES 3 – THE MOVIECAM ACCESSORIES MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007...
Page 33: Exchanging The Mask
Below the removed accessory bracket is a strip of ela- stic material which fixes the Mask in its position. 3 – THE MOVIECAM ACCESSORIES 3 – THE MOVIECAM ACCESSORIES MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2...
Page 34: Adjusting The Alignement Of The Movielite Mask
ACCESSORY CONNECTOR MASK On top of the Mk2 VIEWFINDER there is a 9 pin con- This operation is performed by the MOVIECAM Mainte- nector for the two accessories Readout Unit and Remote nance Centre or Rental House only. Control Box. Remove the small cover plate that protects the connector by unscrewing the 5 mm screws with an S4 Allen key and attach the accessory.
Page 35: The Mk2 Readout Unit
3 sec. By pushing briefly, the preset unit of measurement – “f” for feet, “m” for meter – is displayed. To change measure unit (m/ft), contact your Rental House. 3 – THE MOVIECAM ACCESSORIES 3 – THE MOVIECAM ACCESSORIES MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007...
Page 36 3 sec. By pushing briefly, the preset unit of measurement – “f” for feet, “m” for meter – is displayed. To change measure unit (m/ft), contact your Rental House. 3 – THE MOVIECAM ACCESSORIES 3 – THE MOVIECAM ACCESSORIES MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007...
Page 37: Function Of The Mk2 Readout Unit
“f” for feet, “m” for meter. When pushing the RESET button for more than three seconds, the exposed film counter is reset and the display shows 0000 3 – THE MOVIECAM ACCESSORIES 3 – THE MOVIECAM ACCESSORIES MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007 04/2007...
Page 38 You cannot use the Remote Control Box when the Mk2 Readout Unit is mounted on the Mk2 camera. fig.3/12 CONNECTING THE REMOTE CONTROL BOX on the viewfinder 3 – THE MOVIECAM ACCESSORIES 3 – THE MOVIECAM ACCESSORIES MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007 04/2007...
Page 39: The Remote Control Box
While the camera is running, pressing the RESET but- ton will trigger a preset ramp. Only with the COMPACT Mk2, it is now possible to reverse the ramp by pressing again the RESET button on/off button – without stopping the camera.
Page 40: The Viewfinder Levelling Rod
When working with the Levelling Rod, the Rota- tion Friction Adjustment must be loose (see page dovetail holder 37 fig. 2/6)! fig.3/15 MOUNTING THE VIEWFINDER LEVELLING ROD 3 – THE MOVIECAM ACCESSORIES 3 – THE MOVIECAM ACCESSORIES MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007 04/2007 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2...
Page 41: The Mk2 Video Assist System
Important notes and safety specifications Nevertheless On Board Video Monitors provided by MOVIECAM as well as ARRI may be used with the • Turn OFF the Video Assist immediately in case of mal- MOVIECAM Mk2 VIDEO ASSIST – presuming that function! the connection is made adequately.
Page 42 MOVIECAM also provides two 2”, colour on board video monitors – one PAL and one NTSC – which can be mounted on the MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 camera, by means of articulated arms. on/off/ THE Mk2 VIDEO ASSIST check/...
Page 43: Mounting The Video Assist
THE CONNECTORS FOR THE ON BOARD VIDEO MONITOR fig.4/5 ATTACHMENT FOR VIDEO ASSIST ON VIEWFINDER Two connectors, one to connect a MOVIECAM ON BOARD VIDEO MONITOR and one for connecting an threaded boreholes ARRI ON BOARD VIDEO MONITOR, are located on top of the Mk2 Viewfinder.
Page 44 In case, the little protection has to be rotate, first switch THE FURTHER CONNECTORS the COMPACT Mk2 camera off, then remove the two little screws [a] and [b], raise the cover, rotate it and On the left side of the Mk2 Video Assist, four connectors replace it carefully on the camera.
Page 45: Video Connections
This configuration will provide the best possible please select either Y/C and connect result when the distance between the MOVIECAM the video cable to ”A” output. COMPACT Mk2 and the monitor(s) is (are) longer than 10 m/33 ft. Standard BNC connection: Caution! fig.4/10...
Page 46: Mechanical Adjustments Of The Ccd
Caution! affects the video signal. If a synchronization of a A standard S-Video connector has no MOVIECAM Camera itself is required, please see the fixture similar to a BNC one. Therefore, the dedicated explanations later in this chapter under “On S-Video connected cable must be secured in order Screen Display menu”...
Page 47 CCD in order to obtain a ”natural” S1 adjustment rendition of the scene. image on the video monitor 4 – THE Mk2 VIDEO ASSIST SYSTEM 4 – THE Mk2 VIDEO ASSIST SYSTEM MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007 04/2007 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2...
Page 48 ‘noise’. That may bother the Director and other on the set. 4 – THE Mk2 VIDEO ASSIST SYSTEM 4 – THE Mk2 VIDEO ASSIST SYSTEM MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007 04/2007 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2...
Page 49 Notice – No OSD is available while the camera is RUNNING. MENU/STORE 4 – THE Mk2 VIDEO ASSIST SYSTEM 4 – THE Mk2 VIDEO ASSIST SYSTEM MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007 04/2007 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2...
Page 50 The navigation in the menu is very simple and, because of its logical structure, can be learned in a few minutes. 4 – THE Mk2 VIDEO ASSIST SYSTEM 4 – THE Mk2 VIDEO ASSIST SYSTEM MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007 04/2007 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2...
Page 51: 04/2007 Moviecam Compact Mk2
MAIN MENU offers the possibility to select between six customised configurations available in the Video Assist memory. 4 – THE Mk2 VIDEO ASSIST SYSTEM 4 – THE Mk2 VIDEO ASSIST SYSTEM MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007 04/2007 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2...
Page 52: Main Menu Wb/Gain
In AUTOMATIC, the electronics will analyse the light entering the camera and offer a neutral rendering of the colours, e.g. 4 – THE Mk2 VIDEO ASSIST SYSTEM 4 – THE Mk2 VIDEO ASSIST SYSTEM MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007 04/2007 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2...
Page 53 The time-code information such as time-code, user bits, VITC and WHITELINE is not valid if FLICKER- FREE = OFF is selected. 4 – THE Mk2 VIDEO ASSIST SYSTEM 4 – THE Mk2 VIDEO ASSIST SYSTEM MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007 04/2007 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2...
Page 54: Y/C (S-Vhs) Data
–> VID SYNC = EXT (NOT TC) V= TC With this menu, the reference used to synchronize the Video Assist can be selected. 4 – THE Mk2 VIDEO ASSIST SYSTEM 4 – THE Mk2 VIDEO ASSIST SYSTEM MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007 04/2007 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2...
Page 55: Camera Sync
3.6° in a range 0° to the MOVIELITE so that the Format Markings on the 356.4°. Groundglass are clearly visible. 4 – THE Mk2 VIDEO ASSIST SYSTEM 4 – THE Mk2 VIDEO ASSIST SYSTEM MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007 04/2007 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2...
Page 56 FORMAT is no FORMAT Marking or if two FORMAT Markings should be inserted. are switched ON. 4 – THE Mk2 VIDEO ASSIST SYSTEM 4 – THE Mk2 VIDEO ASSIST SYSTEM MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007 04/2007 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2...
Page 57: Compare/Store
(LEFT, RIGHT, TOP, BOTTOM) can be positioned individually. How to write a CONFIG NAME is described on page 92. 4 – THE Mk2 VIDEO ASSIST SYSTEM 4 – THE Mk2 VIDEO ASSIST SYSTEM MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007 04/2007 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2...
Page 58: Pull-Down
While the menu-cursor points towards CLEAR, pushing FILM COUNTER = REMAIN FOOTAGE the dial shortly will delete the stored image. TAKE EXIT 4 – THE Mk2 VIDEO ASSIST SYSTEM 4 – THE Mk2 VIDEO ASSIST SYSTEM MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007 04/2007 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2...
Page 59 Depending on the preset of the camera, either “meters” will appear instead of the actual shutter opening. or “feet” will be shown. 4 – THE Mk2 VIDEO ASSIST SYSTEM 4 – THE Mk2 VIDEO ASSIST SYSTEM MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007 04/2007 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2...
Page 60 B1, B3 would be the second repetition. In spite of the fact that the name pull-down 4 – THE Mk2 VIDEO ASSIST SYSTEM 4 – THE Mk2 VIDEO ASSIST SYSTEM MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007 04/2007 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2...
Page 61: Windows Adjustments
MEDIUM or LARGE when SIZE is activated. • The characters or windows can be shown with either black on white background or reverse. 4 – THE Mk2 VIDEO ASSIST SYSTEM 4 – THE Mk2 VIDEO ASSIST SYSTEM MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007 04/2007 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2...
Page 62: Exit
Even though, many features are displayed, only some are currently available. THE ON BOARD VIDEO MONITORS Video exposure mode MOVIECAM provides two 2” On Board LCD Colour FLCK Flickerfree Monitors; one for the NTSC standard and one for the FORMAT 1 Frame 1 aspect ratio PAL standard.
Page 63 Be sure that the 2” On Board Monitor has the same standard (PAL, NTSC) as the Video Assist. fig.4/21 2“ ON BOARD MONITOR MOUNTED ON VIDEO ASSIST 4 – THE Mk2 VIDEO ASSIST SYSTEM 4 – THE Mk2 VIDEO ASSIST SYSTEM MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007 04/2007 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2...
Page 64: The Top Mount Adapter
THE TOP MOUNT ADAPTER MAGAZINE ADAPTERS THE MAGAZINE ADAPTERS Preliminary remark: Not only the MOVIECAM Magazines but also the two COMPACT Magazine Adapters are compatible with the Mk2 System. There are two possibilities to mount the magazines on the MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2: 1.
Page 65 [b] has to be open (locking slider in the back Lock the latch mechanism by pulling the locking slider position). [b] forward. 5 – THE MOVIECAM Mk2 MAGAZINES ADAPTERS 5 – THE MOVIECAM Mk2 MAGAZINES ADAPTERS MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007...
Page 66: The Rear Mount Adapter
Do not forget! A Camera Cover Cap always has to be attached when no Magazine is mounted on the camera! 5 – THE MOVIECAM Mk2 MAGAZINES ADAPTERS 5 – THE MOVIECAM Mk2 MAGAZINES ADAPTERS MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007 04/2007...
Page 67 The Rear Mount Adapter is attached to the MOVIECAM The Rear Mount Adapter has a latch mechanism with a COMPACT Mk2 by four 5 mm screws with an S4 Allen safety button. key. When mounting the Rear Mount Adapter, tighten the rear screws [a] first, then the front screws [b].
Page 68: The Camera Cover Cap
Instead of a Magazine, you can attach a Camera lever safety Cover Cap [a] with or without handgrip – see chapter button 7 page 151. 5 – THE MOVIECAM Mk2 MAGAZINES ADAPTERS 5 – THE MOVIECAM Mk2 MAGAZINES ADAPTERS MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007 04/2007 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2...
Page 69: The Moviecam Magazines
Clean All Magazines supplied for MOVIECAM cameras can light trap plate thoroughly before attaching it to the be used with the COMPACT Mk2 camera. camera. Magazines should always be protected by a clean MOVIECAM offers five types of Magazines Loop Protector.
Page 70 You do not have to remove the roller assembly! Motors, heater [c], digital footage counter [b], and lat- ches [a] are located at the right side of a 1.000/300 or 500/150 Magazine. 6 – THE MOVIECAM MAGAZINES 6 – THE MOVIECAM MAGAZINES MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007...
Page 71: The Magazine Latches
On top of the 1.000/300 Lightweight Magazine a foldable handle has been installed. All other parts, such as motors, heater, counter and manual tightening device, are identical with the aluminium model. 6 – THE MOVIECAM MAGAZINES 6 – THE MOVIECAM MAGAZINES MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007...
Page 72: The Lightweight Magazine
180°. opening. Caution! Do not twist the safety tab! fig.6/8 THE LIGHTWEIGHT MAGAZINE LATCH 6 – THE MOVIECAM MAGAZINES 6 – THE MOVIECAM MAGAZINES MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007 04/2007 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2...
Page 73: Core Holder
MOUNTING A CORE Caution! In case of a malfunction of the core holder, do not disassemble – Magazine should be serviced at a rental house. 6 – THE MOVIECAM MAGAZINES 6 – THE MOVIECAM MAGAZINES MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007 04/2007...
Page 74: Loading The Magazines
8) Insert film from outside into Magazine between Ma- LEAKAGE! Furthermore, the rubber sealing [a] gazine nose [a] in roller assembly and right roller [b]. might be damaged! 6 – THE MOVIECAM MAGAZINES 6 – THE MOVIECAM MAGAZINES MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007...
Page 75: Manual Footage Indicator
– usually the unexposed film – is shown on the display. Although the footage indicator arm is spring loaded, the indicator arm should be moved back manually. 6 – THE MOVIECAM MAGAZINES 6 – THE MOVIECAM MAGAZINES MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2...
Page 76: Digital Footage Counter
(leverage)! Lock lever counterparts in the Magazine cover, film tightening wheels and Magazine interior have to be absolutely clean. 6 – THE MOVIECAM MAGAZINES 6 – THE MOVIECAM MAGAZINES MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007 04/2007...
Page 77: Tightening Wheels
Electronic adjustment of the clutch tension and mainte- nance of the motors below the footage counter as well as the thermostatically controlled heaters should be car- ried out at a rental house only. 6 – THE MOVIECAM MAGAZINES 6 – THE MOVIECAM MAGAZINES MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007...
Page 78: The Moviecam Carrying Handles, Handgrips And Shoulder Rest
Various Carrying Handles and Handgrips have been Attach the Upper Carrying Handle to the camera right designed for the MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 to per- side attachment [22] (see page 22 fig. 1/4) with two mit ergonomic handling in all camera configurations.
Page 79: The Side Handle
(see [23] page 22 fig. 1/4) with fixing screw [B]. This of the handle can be put upright again; it then locks screw has a latch that permits easier handling. automatically. 7 – THE MOVIECAM CARRYING HANDLES 7 – THE MOVIECAM CARRYING HANDLES MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007...
Page 80: The Rear Carrying Handle
Do not forget to open the latch before mounting the handle! As soon as the rear handle has engaged, secure the latch by turning clockwise the lever [X]! 7 – THE MOVIECAM CARRYING HANDLES 7 – THE MOVIECAM CARRYING HANDLES FIG108 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2...
Page 81 [23] [c] single latch and safety tab The Handle of the Lightweight Magazine (Steadimag) For handheld operation, MOVIECAM offers an ergono- can be removed in order to reduce weight or to be able mically designed Handgrip with built-in Run/Stop button attaching some special STEADICAM®...
Page 82: The Padded Shoulder Rest
It is attached to the camera body with Velcro adhesive strips [a] and permits a com- fortable handheld operation of the MOVIECAM COM- PACT Mk2. Both Velcro parts must be clean to ensure a MOVIECAM provides an additional Handgrip for the good adhesive performance.
Page 83: The Moviecam Compact Mk2 Interior
CHAPTER 8 THE COMPACT Mk2 INTERIOR One of the main differences between the interior of the COMPACT and the COMPACT Mk2 camera is the THE MOVEMENTS, THE APERTURE PLATES introduction of two guide rollers, one placed above and THE PRESSURE AND THE SPACER PLATES one located bellow the movement.
Page 84: Movement Adjustment Screw
4-Perf movement, but it is only accessib- screw le for maintenance technician. movement adjustment screw 8 – THE MOVIECAM Mk2 INTERIOR 8 – THE MOVIECAM Mk2 INTERIOR MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007 04/2007 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2...
Page 85: Aperture Plates
– you should clean it very carefully with a small brush or a soft tooth- pick. Caution! Never ever lubricate the Aperture Plate! 8 – THE MOVIECAM Mk2 INTERIOR 8 – THE MOVIECAM Mk2 INTERIOR MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007 04/2007...
Page 86: Handling The Upper Aperture Plate
You can insert the Upper Aperture Plate only parallel to the rail [X]! Caution! In case the aperture plate is slanting, start inser- ting again. 8 – THE MOVIECAM Mk2 INTERIOR 8 – THE MOVIECAM Mk2 INTERIOR MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007 04/2007...
Page 87: Handling The Lower Aperture Plate
Lower Aperture Plate in, 5. Lock the Lower Aperture Plate in the camera by releasing the spring loaded lever [B]. 8 – THE MOVIECAM Mk2 INTERIOR 8 – THE MOVIECAM Mk2 INTERIOR MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2...
Page 88 – clean it with lint-free cloth or a toothpick. Also orangewood sticks. Clean also the cavity at the rear clean the rear of the Spacer Plate. of the Pressure Plate. 8 – THE MOVIECAM Mk2 INTERIOR 8 – THE MOVIECAM Mk2 INTERIOR MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007...
Page 89: Spacer Plate (3-Perf Movement)
180° and 45°; newer ones enable an adjustment bet- ween 180° and 22.5°. The following positive stops are provided: (22.5°), 45°, 90°, 120°, 144°, 172.8°, 180°. 8 – THE MOVIECAM Mk2 INTERIOR 8 – THE MOVIECAM Mk2 INTERIOR MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007...
Page 90: The Moviecam Ground Glasses
To check or adjust the mirror shutter angle, proceed as HANDLING THE GROUND GLASS follows: Use the MOVIECAM COMBI TOOL to remove or install 1. Important: a Ground Glass: disconnect the camera from its power supply. Handling: 2. Remove lens or cavity cap.
Page 91: Ground Glass Markings (Table)
GROUND GLASS MARKINGS fig.8/15 HANDLING THE GROUND GLASS The MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 is equipped with the same Ground Glasses as the MOVIECAM COMPACT and SUPERAMERICA. fig.8/16 THE GROUND GLASS MARKINGS Examples: 1 : 1.375 + TV (4/3) 1 : 1.85 + TV Super 1 : 1.85 + TV...
Page 92 Projection TV-Format Format C 64.242 3P Super HDTV (16/9) 23,11x12,98 C 64.243 3P Super HDTV (16/9) / TV 23,11x12,98 17,27x12,98 8 – THE MOVIECAM Mk2 INTERIOR 8 – THE MOVIECAM Mk2 INTERIOR MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007 04/2007 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2...
Page 93 Superscope (camera + projector) 24,8x10,5 24x10,2 Superscope, Decentred C 64.226 Common headroom with S 1 : 1.85 24x10,2 without 1 : 1.85 marking 8 – THE MOVIECAM Mk2 INTERIOR 8 – THE MOVIECAM Mk2 INTERIOR MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007 04/2007 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2...
Page 94: The Moviecam Power Supply
20 W, even when the camera is not running. All Power Supply Units supplied for MOVIECAM came- ras can be used with the COMPACT Mk2 camera. The Mk2 has a newly designed temperature sensor – the camera heater is processor controlled; it switches fig.9/1...
Page 95: The Moviecam Battery Block
[19] power receptacle camera power cable with 4-pin XLR plug The 7 Ah 24 V DC MOVIECAM Battery Block is an assembly of lead cells. To charge, either connect the Battery Block to the Power Supply Unit charger or use MOVIECAM provides two special coiled cables: the built-in charger.
Page 96: The Adjustable Voltage Stabilizer (Avs)
The MOVIECAM Adjustable Voltage Stabilizer DC-DC Caution! Converter stabilizes the battery voltage to the maximum Do not overstretch the Camera Cable! performance for all MOVIECAM cameras. As the voltage may drop up to 1 V per cable length The input range is 18 – 36 V DC.
Page 97: Threading Film In The Compact Mk2
6. Grab the film loop and swing Magazine forward toward camera body until it engages in the latch [a]. 10 – THREADING FILM IN THE MOVIECAM COMPACT MK2 10 – THREADING FILM IN THE MOVIECAM COMPACT MK2 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2...
Page 98 Buckle switch [P]. fig.10/4 THREADING FILM [L1] [M1] [R2] [M2] [L2] [L2] [M2] 10 – THREADING FILM IN THE MOVIECAM COMPACT MK2 10 – THREADING FILM IN THE MOVIECAM COMPACT MK2 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007 04/2007 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2...
Page 99 Movement Block by further turning the lever [J] counter-clockwise until it engages in its front position. 10 – THREADING FILM IN THE MOVIECAM COMPACT MK2 10 – THREADING FILM IN THE MOVIECAM COMPACT MK2 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2...
Page 100 13. Repeat this procedure with the lower film loop [C2] switches are in the shooting position. + [M2]. 10 – THREADING FILM IN THE MOVIECAM COMPACT MK2 10 – THREADING FILM IN THE MOVIECAM COMPACT MK2 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007...
Page 101: Camera Door
16. When closing the camera door, care should be taken that the camera interior is clean and the door lock is flush with the door. 10 – THREADING FILM IN THE MOVIECAM COMPACT MK2 10 – THREADING FILM IN THE MOVIECAM COMPACT MK2 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2...
Page 102: Dust Check
The camera can then be switched on only after pressing the Dust Check/Take-Up button once again, which sets the Mirror Shutter to “viewing position”. 10 – THREADING FILM IN THE MOVIECAM COMPACT MK2 10 – THREADING FILM IN THE MOVIECAM COMPACT MK2 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2...
Page 103: Operating The Compact Mk2
One of the main differences between the previous [34] [25] MOVIECAM COMPACT and the MOVIECAM [36] COMPACT Mk2 is the fact that no accessory box is [26] needed to be attached to the camera in order e.g. [37] [27] to run reverse, to perform a ramp or to synchronize the camera with an external device or signal.
Page 104: 36 The Status Display
0 = mute, 1 = low, 2 = medium, 3 = high. The acoustic signal beeps shortly when the camera: - has reached the preset frame speed (after starting up), - is switched off. 11 – OPERATING THE COMPACT MK2 11 – OPERATING THE COMPACT MK2 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007...
Page 105 Pushing this button while the camera is RUNNING A RAMP alternates the ramp direction and the camera runs from the current FPS back to FPS-1 or FPS-2. 11 – OPERATING THE COMPACT MK2 11 – OPERATING THE COMPACT MK2 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007...
Page 106 The INT/EXT switch [29] shows EXT. GLOWS Indicates that magazine motors tighten the STYND BY film. This happens e.g. while the movement is rotated manually. 11 – OPERATING THE COMPACT MK2 11 – OPERATING THE COMPACT MK2 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007 04/2007 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2...
Page 107 AATON CODER Box is used. the control board, on the Readout Unit or on the Remote Control Box Shows the conversion of an AATON TC pulse to an MOVIECAM one. It has to appear when the MOVIECAM-AATONBOX is used. No power supply NOT READY 0.000...
Page 108 The camera is controlled by an external STAND BY signal. Preset FPS: 30 forward. The selec- ted RATIO [6] enables sync with 60 Hz. 11 – OPERATING THE COMPACT MK2 11 – OPERATING THE COMPACT MK2 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007...
Page 109: Speed Control And Synchronization
SPEED CONTROL AND SYNCHRONIZATION Caution! Due to the relative instability of video signals, The drive of the MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 has an synchronizing the MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 integrated crystal control with a tolerance smaller than without using the synchronization tool provided ¼...
Page 110 SYNC OUT PILOT (50 or 60 Hz) CRYSTAL CLAPPER Plug type: FISCHER S 103 A 054 BINDER 680-1-9-0309-00-04 male male 11 – OPERATING THE COMPACT MK2 11 – OPERATING THE COMPACT MK2 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007 04/2007 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2...
Page 111 Apart from an exact and repeatable synchronization When the ratio "8" or "9" is selected, the frequency of of the MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 with video and the input synchronization signal determines the camera computer images, the film camera may also be synchro- frame rate.
Page 112: The Mains Sync Adapter
THE MAINS SYNC ADAPTER 2. Set switch [43] to AUTO. 3. Switch off the camera [18]. 4. Connect the MOVIECAM Mains Sync Adapter to the Mains (e.g. from a generator) and the cable to the Sync-In connector [16] of the Mk2.
Page 113 The auto function of the Mk2 automatically guides the nected with the MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2. video image separation bar to the lower corner of the viewfinder image. This phase setting is automatically...
Page 114 Then synchronization of the projector shutter with the camera mirror shutter is achieved. Handling: Remark 1. Connect the MOVIECAM Mains Sync Adapter to the 1. This setting remains stored even when the devices mains and to the camera. are switched on and off.
Page 115 1 second and the unit [FPS-2] [39] between 2 and 50 fps when shooting forward or 12 to 32 when With the MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2, the following shooting reverse is intended. frame rates can be chosen with an accuracy of 0.001...
Page 116: The Iris Control Unit
The lever [B] serves to fix the system. In case an ARRI Base Plate with 19mm Ø rods should be used instead of 15 mm Ø rods (MOVIECAM Base Plate), fixing unit [C] of the Iris Control Unit can be exchanged.
Page 117 2 mm hole – with the help of a sharp object (e.g. screwdriver, toothpick, pen). 7. The red LED [E] lights up. 11 – OPERATING THE COMPACT MK2 11 – OPERATING THE COMPACT MK2 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2...
Page 118 Connection: The cable of the MOVIESPEED Remote Control Unit has to be plugged in the Remote Socket [33] located on the Camera Control Board. 11 – OPERATING THE COMPACT MK2 11 – OPERATING THE COMPACT MK2 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007...
Page 119 Handling: During shooting, the AATONCODE is exposed onto the film in the MOVIECAM Mk2 and at the same time When using the MOVIESPEED Remote Control Unit, recorded on the sound support. both programmed frame rates are automatically assi- gned to the marks 1 [a] and 2 [b] on the hand wheel.
Page 120 The AATON CODER MK-4 time generator is con- fig.11/13 THE MOVIECAM AATONCODE INTERFACE CABLE nected to the Mk2 camera with the AATON Coder Interface Cable fig.11/11 THE MOVIECAM AATONCODE BOX AND THE AATONCODER MK-4 AATONCODE RUNNING SPEED fig.11/14 23,98 CONNECTING THE AATONCODER MK 4...
Page 121 Connection: AATONCODE 1. Remove the Lower cover of accessory connector [24] RUNNING SPEED from the camera right side 2. Mount the MOVIECAM AATONCODEBOX to its 23,98 Interface Cable for Mk2 CLOCK 3. Plug the Interface connector into the socket located...
Page 122 For more info about this master clock see: the system, the ORIGIN Master Clock will offer these possibilities. http://www.aaton.com/products/accessories/origin/ index.php fig.11/16 THE TOP DISPLAY ON THE MOVIECAM AATONCODE BOX 11 – OPERATING THE COMPACT MK2 11 – OPERATING THE COMPACT MK2 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007 04/2007...
Page 123 11 – OPERATING THE COMPACT MK2 11 – OPERATING THE COMPACT MK2 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2...
Page 124 After initialization, when the camera is not operated, the first information Is the MOVIECAM Mk2, and thus also the AATON- BOX, disconnected from its power supply for a short HH=MM=SS time (max. one hour), e.g. when changing batteries, the AATONCODE generator is supplied meanwhile by a appears on the display.
Page 125 AATONBOX Furthermore, alternatively with SHIFT-X.X to the powered MOVIECAM. Recharging time is will appear on the display. X.X is the HH MM SS II approximately ten hours. During this time the Mk2 deviation in 1/24 (25, 30) seconds.
Page 126 At 1% brightness of the red LED: The buffer battery has been operated STD-BYXX for XX minutes. 11 – OPERATING THE COMPACT MK2 11 – OPERATING THE COMPACT MK2 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007 04/2007 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2...
Page 127 For complementary information, don’t hesitate to contact the MOVIECAM Headquarters or one of the AATON Agents listed on www.aaton.com [7] [8] [1] Connector of the Interface Cable to MOVIECAM Mk2 AATON FRANCE [2] Cable connector of the AatonCoder 2 rue de la Paix...
Page 128 "HH=MM=SS" "HH.MM.SS.II" The origin will recheck and display "GOOD". You can Where slanted means blinking. 11 – OPERATING THE COMPACT MK2 11 – OPERATING THE COMPACT MK2 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007 04/2007 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2...
Page 129 If you shooting other speeds, (decreasing priorities): this must happen. Negative numbers appear when the camera is too fast. 11 – OPERATING THE COMPACT MK2 11 – OPERATING THE COMPACT MK2 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007 04/2007...
Page 130 If it has, set your sound recorder to 29.97 drop frame and the sound will not shift. The coder will sense itself the correct speed. 11 – OPERATING THE COMPACT MK2 11 – OPERATING THE COMPACT MK2 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2...
Page 131 TTL levels RS232 half duplex. Red common (Grey) LED 3 (Yellow) LED 0 (Brown) LED 5 (Blue) Frame pulse (White) LED 4 (Green) 11 – OPERATING THE COMPACT MK2 11 – OPERATING THE COMPACT MK2 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007 04/2007 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2...
Page 132 5999 are reserved for Aaton cameras. 6000 to 6999 are reserved for Aatoncoder-4. It appears on a sticker near the lemo5. Do not change it. 11 – OPERATING THE COMPACT MK2 11 – OPERATING THE COMPACT MK2 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2...
Page 133 3.1.7. GR (Claw speed): 192 to 255 Depending on the movement of the claw. From 255 for slow claws (180°) to 192 (135°) for fast claws. 11 – OPERATING THE COMPACT MK2 11 – OPERATING THE COMPACT MK2 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007...
Page 134 Second Ignored Units Ignored 4 (0) Tens 8 (0) Year Units Second Tens Ignored Synchr Word Year Tens Minutes Units 11 – OPERATING THE COMPACT MK2 11 – OPERATING THE COMPACT MK2 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007 04/2007 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2...
Page 135 STROBE DIAGRAM Claw Tip Intervals • Set the correct position. • Test again good position with the strobe. 11 – OPERATING THE COMPACT MK2 11 – OPERATING THE COMPACT MK2 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007 04/2007 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2...
Page 136: Miscellaneous And Appendix
[7a] [7b] Work light shoe, bracket On/off switch Attachment screw [7a] [7b] Connectors FIG104 12 – MISCELLANEOUS AND APPENDIX 12 – MISCELLANEOUS AND APPENDIX MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007 04/2007 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2...
Page 137: Tools
TOOLS In addition to the various cleaning tools, the camera assistant needs the following tools to work with the MOVECAM COMPACT Mk2. 8-10 mm flathead screwdriver [T1] M2 (1/12”) mm flathead screwdriver [T4] enables attaching the Base Plate to the camera.
Page 138: The Directors Finder
24 V supply outlet (female) Top View The Directors Finder allows looking for set-ups by using the MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 Ground Glasses (same format), the Mk2 Viewfinder, the Lenses and the Right Handgrip. These components are mounted to the...
Page 139: Speed Control
50Hz at 25 FPS, 24 FPS 60 Hz at 24 FPS Fischer D 103A 054 GND (Ground, Return for Pilot) female Top View 12 – MISCELLANEOUS AND APPENDIX 12 – MISCELLANEOUS AND APPENDIX MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 04/2007 04/2007 MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2...
Page 140: Moviecam Compact Mk2
THE TAPE MEASURE HOOK Now that you have read the whole manual, you alrea- dy know the COMPACT Mk2 by heart. Just attach the tape measure to the hook and start shoo- ting. Good luck! ARRI CINE + VIDEO GERÄTE GES.M.B.H...

Moviecam COMPACT Mk2 User Manual

CHAPTER 1 The BODY of the COMPACT Mk2 SYSTEM

CHAPTER 2 The COMPACT Mk2 VIEWFINDERS

CHAPTER 3 The MOVIECAM ACCESSORIES to be Attached to the Viewfinder Components

CHAPTER 4 The MK2 VIDEO ASSIST SYSTEM

CHAPTER 6 The MOVIECAM MAGAZINES

CHAPTER 7 The MOVIECAM CARRYING HANDLES, HANDGRIPS and SHOULDER REST

The MOVIECAM COMPACT Mk2 INTERIOR

The MOVIECAM POWER SUPPLY

CHAPTER 10 THREADING FILM in the COMPACT Mk2

CHAPTER 11 OPERATING the COMPACT Mk2

MISCELLANEOUS and APPENDIX

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