Changing Fps & Shutter Angle

The NORM and PS/CCU buttons above the display select between preset Standard Speeds and user adjustable Programmable Speeds. Standard Speeds of 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97 & 30 fps are possible, while the Programmable Speed can be set anywhere from 1.000 - 75.000 fps.

Note: If LOCK shows in the display, the camera settings are locked. To unlock, briefly press the LOCK button.

Setting a Standard Speed (NORM)

•Make sure the display is in mode 1 (black bar visible). If not, repeatedly press MODE until it is. If PS/CCU shows in the display, press NORM.

•Pressing SEL cycles through the Standard Speeds. Each speed will flash for approximately 3 seconds.

NORM PS/CCU LOCK

MODE

SEL/∆

SET/ V

• While the desired speed is flashing, press SET to set the speed.

Setting a Programmable Speed (PS/CCU)

•Press PS/CCU to switch from NORM to PS/CCU.

•Press MODE once to switch the display from mode 1 to mode 2.

•Pressing SEL selects one digit after another. The selected digit will flash.

•Press SET to increment the value of the flashing digit by 1.

•Repeat the last 2 steps for all the digits that need to be changed. Final confirmation of the set speed is not necessary.

Checking the Mirror Shutter Angle

•With the camera in Standby, press and hold PHASE. The camera will inch at approximately 1 fps.

•After 2 seconds the top line of the display shows the open angle of the mirror shutter, while the bottom line will show the supply voltage

Display in mode 1. Speed set at 24.000 fps

Display in mode 2. Speed set at 75.000 fps

Display with PHASE button pressed. Open mirror shutter angle 172.8º and supply of voltage 26.9.

Changing the Mirror Shutter Angle
Note: Before adjusting the mirror shutter, check that it is in the	416 Shutter Tool	Mirror Shutter centre
viewing position then turn off the camera and remove the	416 Shutter Tool	Mirror Shutter centre
viewing position then turn off the camera and remove the
battery or power cable! Accidentally running the camera
during adjustment would cause catastrophic damage!

•Remove the lens or lens port cavity cap and hold the mirror shutter still by lightly pressing your finger on its black centre area. Do NOT touch the reflective surface.

•Insert the 416 Shutter Tool into the adjustment hole below the

mirror centre.

•Turn the 416 Shutter Tool until the desired Mirror Shutter preset angle is reached. Angle presets are: 180º, 172.8º, 150º, 144º, 135º, 90º & 45º. Turning counter-clockwise reduces the angle.

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416 specifications

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