Nikon Image Converter - Manuals

Page 4 - printed January 04

4 World Wide Technical Support P+S Technik GmbH Email [email protected] +49 89 45 09 82 30North America ZGC., Inc. Email [email protected] Phone +1 973-335-4460 printed January 04

Page 5 - Contents

5 Contents Congratulations....................................................................................................................... 3 Contents ................................................................................................................................. 5 Delivery Co...

Page 6 - Delivery Content - Basic Module; – Mini35Digital Image converter, fitted with an

6 Delivery Content - Basic Module • 1 – Mini35Digital Image converter, fitted with an interchangeable lens mount of your choice(PL, Panavision, Nikon, et al.) • 2 – Hand Grips (top and side) • 1 – Support Interface with Integrated Shoulder Set and 15mm LWS systems The support interface provides 1/4&...

Page 7 - Panasonic AG-DVX100 –

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 basicmodule is already mounted whe...

Page 8 - the first day of your

8 Preparation Avoid Murphy’s Law!! Assemble the Mini35Digital image converter onyour camcorder BEFORE the first day of your production. After attaching the unit to your cameraaccording to the steps outlined below, be sure tocheck each of your lenses, f-stop combinations andshutter adjustments for co...

Page 9 - General Description

9 General Description Pos. Description Comment A Hook For Tape Measure B LWS System Light WeightSupport System Prepared for15mm rods C Wheel Clamping screwfor LWS D IntermediateFlange Takes theInterchangeableMount InterchangeableMount connects toLens

Page 12 - Power Connection

12 Power Connection Connect the cable from the battery plate withthe battery input (F) and load battery in theplate. The Connecting Kit uses the samebattery type as the camera. LANC & Remote Control with theMini35Digital The Mini35 can also be controlled via aremote control unit. Use the LANC ca...

Page 14 - Make sure the camera is turned off.; The relay is attached to the rear of the Mini35; Attach the relay lens onto the camera:; The relay lens attaches like any other XL

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. The lock ring (c) is the ring lo...

Page 16 - Mount the relay lens (now attached to the; Engage the relay into the back port of the

16 5 Mount the relay lens (now attached to the camera) onto the Mini35Digital imageconverter: Engage the relay into the back port of the Mini35 and secure it in place with the lock 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. Make...

Page 17 - Attach the camera support:; Slide the camera support bracket under the

17 6 Attach the camera support: Slide the camera support bracket under the camera and attach the knob (g) to the bottomof the camera: Lock the lever (f) at the back of the camerasupport and lock the screws at the bottom ofthe camera support. a. The big knurled knob (g) through the camera platform ha...

Page 18 - Install a 35mm film lens in the mount.; The message “CHECK THE LENS” will be; Focus the 35mm film lens on an object.; The image should be sharp in the viewfinder and

18 Follow the steps below to test the image once the Mini35 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. Æ The message “CHECK THE LENS” will be displayed in the viewfinder for several secon...

Page 19 - Test if the back focus is properly adjusted

19 If the image does not appear as sharp as expected, a back focus adjustment is necessary. Beforechanging the back focus please note that the image photographed by the camera is generated onthe focus screen inside the Mini35. This focus screen lowers the contrast of the image similar tothe effect o...

Page 20 - Follow the steps below to adjust the relay back focus.; Steps

20 Follow the steps below to adjust the relay back focus. 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 haveachieved the sharpe...

Page 21 - Lever

21 SONY DSR-PD150 / DCR-VX1000 / DCR-VX2000 Follow the steps below to properly attach the Mini35Digital Image converterto your Sony DSR-PD150 / DCR-VX1000 /DCR-VX2000 with lightweight support a - Top Cover b - Lock Ring c - Relay Lens d - Spring loaded Pad e - Support release Lever f - Camera Screw ...

Page 26 - inside the converter; The image should be sharp in the viewfinder

26 Follow the steps below to test the image once the Mini35 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 function b. Focus camera lens on the ground glass...

Page 28 - Leave the Iris on the camera lens fully; You will need a good quality monitor to; Lock the back focus and double check the

28 Follow the steps below to adjust the relay back focus. Steps Instructions Explanatory Notes 1 Leave the Iris on the camera lens fully open and adjust the camera back focusuntil you have achieved the sharpestimage. 2 Check that the film lens is at the best focus before you check the back focus a s...

Page 30 - b. Eventually you need a rubber pad to grip

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. The lock ring (b) is the ring lo...

Page 38 - A: No, the Angle of View of the lens on the; Q: Do I have to send my camera to P+S Technik; A: No. No modifications to the camera are

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 asseen in the Academy 35mm frame. Reason:The image the Mini35Digital creates is notprojected directly onto the camera’s C...

Page 40 - A: With the XL1S, you can use the slow shutter; Q: Do I need any additional editing equipment?; A: No. The Mini35 does not affect the format of; Q: Where can I get more information on the; A: General information is available from; Q: I want to include a credit for P+S and the; A: We appreciate this very much. Logos and

40 A: With the XL1S, you can use the slow shutter without Canon lenses. Also, the XL1S chipis more sensitive to light – an advantagewhen using the Mini35Digital imageconverter. Q: Do I need any additional editing equipment? A: No. The Mini35 does not affect the format of the camera. The images are s...

Page 41 - Our tip

41 Q: Is there any prejudice towards the MiniDV format? A: Yes. Even though MiniDV is a SMPTE standard “broadcast quality” format, manytelevision stations and other venues will notaccept MiniDV tapes and/or assume that theproduction value of MiniDV is low. Werecommend burning your footage to DVD ort...

Page 42 - A: Most cine and still primes will not need any; Q: What are the major differences between; A: As far as optical quality, the SLR still lenses

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, willneed additional support. All cine zooms willrequire the use of an external bridge platesystem for s...

Page 43 - Q: Will the Mini35 control the iris of my Canon; A: No. The Mini35 does not provide any type of; Q: Can I use commercially available; A: No. The Mini35 connects directly to the

43 manual. There are reports that these lensesare not as smooth in their movement inmanual mode as compared to the MF lensesbut will otherwise function normally. TheMini35 does not provide any type ofelectronic lens control. Q: Will the Mini35 control the iris of my Canon EF lenses? A: No. The Mini3...

Page 44 - Dealers

44 Dealers France EMIT Modern Images TechniquesTel: +33-1-48 13 90 10Email: [email protected] North American Distributor ZGC, Inc.Tel: +1 973-335-4460Email: [email protected] China SUI SUN TRADING CO., LTD.Email: [email protected] Germany P+S Technik GmbHTel: +49-89-45 09 82 30Email: [email protected] ...

Page 45 - Technical Data

45 Technical Data Canon XL1(S) Sony DSR-PD150 / DCR-VX1000 / DCR-VX2000 Panasonic AG- DVX100 JVC HD10U Mini35DigitalCamera Mount (converter to camera) Canon XL1 Mount Screw Mount Screw Mount Coming Soon Mini35Digital Lens Mount (converter to lens) Mount by Choice Tuning for Shooting Sensor Back Focu...