BEAULIEU 4008 ZM II Instruction Manual

_,.-,-_=-.."..-...,7B Safety-catch positionUseful during travel or when the camera is carried in the hand.The plunger being in position(A),p

F:Emulsion-speed setting system (8)This system makes it possible to adjust the photocell according tothe sensitivity of the emulsion used.G: Filming-s

I:Footage counterThis indicates the footage still available, both in meters (lowerscale) and in feet (upper scale). Zero is automatically re-set whent

L: Manual diaphragm-setting ringThis ring controls the amount of light admitted. It is driven by amicro-motor controlled by a transistorized system wh

P :Tape-recorder start/stop socketThese two sockets (16) are used to start and stop a tape recordersimultaneously with the camera. The connection is m

should be as brief as possible(19).T : Variable shutter control leverThe variable shutter is a mechanical device which independentlyfrom the diaphragm

2425®•~ ~~ ~~~~ ZW: ViewfinderThe Beaulieu has the largest viewfinder screen, The pointer in theviewfinder makes it possible to check exposure. In ord

:zoLoading the cameraOpen the camera side door and slip in the film cartridge with its26~!!!!!::~!!!!~notches towards the front: Close the door. The r

The pistol grip's shape is ideal, and perfectly functional for any hand,providing the camera is held as shown in photograph 28. Grasp thegrip wit

4° Adjusting the vlewflnder eyepieceThe zoom being in the wide-angle position (6 mm in the case ofthe standard lens), and the focussing ring set to in

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(I.e. one minute) in just over six seconds. If projection iscontinued for one minute, the minutes hand will move throughnine minutes on the watch dial

If filming with the shutter half open, divide exposure times by 2.(E.g.: 18f.p.s.=1/130second. For single-frame filming, see page 27).6° Setting emuls

P08ltlon of the pointer needle:- Within the notch: exposure satisfactery.- Above the notch: risk ot everexpesure ..- Belew the notch: risk of underexp

lenses (see below). The Beaulieu's reflex cell, which lies behindthe lens, 9.ivesaccurate data no matter what the optical equipment: itis thus po

Switch 0' drives it towards the wide-angle position.The time for extreme changes in focal lengths is from about 2 secs.to about 12 secs.The adjus

SPECIAL USES1° MacroclnematographyWithout the special "Macro" system, you can film as close asthree feet from .anyobject.But, closer than th

The "Macro"slide being InIts"low"position, nerearea few"Macro" positions betweenoand1,50 m( 0 to 59 Inches).Distance Sub

has been removed, Is directly fitted to the microscope eyepiece bymeans of these connecting rings and extension tubes. For prefe-rence, focussing ·is

404° Use of the variable shutterThe variable shutter is controlled by means of the lever locatedon top of the camera body. It works from rear to front

Maximum length of connecting lead: 200 meters (approx. 660 ft.).In order to avoid any extraneous light, it is recommended that theviewfinder eyepiece

A-II'B-C-0-E-F-G-H-I-I' -J-K-L-M-3M' -summaryPRELIMINARY DESCRIPTIONS:pageBattery... .. .. . . .. . . .. . . . 8Battery charging socket

4546a) The flIter retraction slide should be removed from its slot;b) The "daylight" speed of the film should be set opposite thegreen dot.E

To check proper contact, press on the power switch, and seewhether the automatic diaphragm is functioning as it should. Shouldthis not be the case, ad

of the scene with medium contrast, to set the diaphragm accord-ingly, and only then to frame the picture as desired. Theconverse precaution may prove

POWER SUPPLYLIST OF SUPER 8 ACCESSORIES adaptable to the Beaulieu 4008 ZM 2- 250 mA, 7.2 Vaccumulator battery- connecting cord for chargingfrom a 12-V

MACROCINEMATOGRAPHY- macrocine stage(Slide/title holder assembly)REVERSE WIND DEVICE- for superimpositionsand lap dissolves34FI LTERS for 11 x 6 lense

PORTRAIT-LENSES'for 11 x6 lenses with PFF (series 8,5)000- Portrait lenses1d - 2 d - 4 dCASES- Large luxury model hold-alltype case, smooth leath

LENS HOODS. standard lens hood (46.5 mm screw-in type- filter-holder hood (series8,5)MISCELLAN EOUS. screw-in rubber eyecup- carrying strap (wrist-str

USE OF THE ACCESSORIES1° Battery charger for use on wall-socket mainsThe battery is made up or 6 nicke -cadmium accumulator cells; theyare leakproof a

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There is no danger of overcharging the battery in under 5 days.Aftera-restperiod of 1 or 2 months, charge for 20 hours.EXCEPTIONAL CHARGEImmediately a

~ Charging device for usewith 12 V batteriesThis accessory has been designed to charge the camera batteryfrom the mast usual types of batteries found

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BfIndependent camera power-supplyThe battery screwed into the Independent Container, is connectedto the camera by means of a cable and a connecting pl

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A - Front mounting ringB - Rear mounting ringC Macro-stage retaining ringD - Macro-stage distanceadjustment slideE - Slide locking screwF - Decenterin

Fitting the macro-stage to theBEAULIEU 4008 ZM 24° The macro-stage (slide/title holder assembly)This accessory has been designed by BEAULIEUto facilit

535455b) Decentering system: Horizontal decentering allows more accurateframing of the transparency or slide to be filmed. To adjust, undothe decenter

c) Filming post - cards:To film a detail on a post-card:- Remove the slide holder by undoing the decentering screw.- Slip the post-card into the slide

58596050Reverse wind deviceThis attachment (58) is intended to achieve superimposition and lap-dissolves. It can be operated only after the film wind

To be sure of getting the best results from your Beaulieu camera,it is recommended that you should be perfectly familiar with itsspecifications and th

pageN - Electric zoom. ... .. .. . . ... . . . . . ... . . .. . . .. . . .. .. . . . . . . . .. .. . . ...13o -Electric zoom control contacts . .. .

62How to achieve lap-dissolves:Lap-dissolves are intended to blend two successive scenes by super-imposing one over the other during a given lapse of

Keep in mind to maintain the shutter in closed position(lever T all the way forward) when running the film in reverse.IMPORTANT·Be careful not to depr

632" Film gate (19)The gate should be cleaned frequently (every 3 or 4 films) with thehand blower(63)MAINTENANCELens surfaces must be kept extrem

ELECTRICAL DATAD.C. :Thecamera'sconsumption Is obviously dependent on filming speed,and lies between 200 and 500 milliamps. Normal power supplyvo

A FEW USEFUL HINTSFocussingIn order to achieve pinpoint focussing with the 'ground-glass screen,it is essential to .bring the zoom lens to its ••

To achieve this, "zoom" to maximum focal length on the subject.The cell will react accordingly. Without taking the eye from theviewfinder, s

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BEFORE FILMINGpage1. Battery charge check 172. Loading the camera ; . . . .173. Holding the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5. Use of remote control systems .a) Line controlb) Radio control6. Filming in artificial light .7. Use of non-automatic lenses " .8. Use of the

To be sure of getting the best results from your Beaulieu camera,it is recommended that you should be perfectly familiar with itsspecifications and th

"Manuel"To be used when it is desired to uncouple the automatic dia-phragm control (Reglomatic). Most useful when a scene has zonesof too sh