Optics

eyepiece

knurled ring

knurled ring (eyepiece)

knurled ring

locking button

adjustment knob

diopter scale

unlocking key

eyepiece

allen screw

knurled knob

8.2 Viewfinder System

The viewfinder system on the ARRIFLEX 416 can be swivelled in two axes. The viewfinder image is always upright and correct left-to-right when the viewfinder is swivelled within the main axes Aphoto.

An 80/20 beamsplitter for the video assist is integrated into the camera body. The viewfinder and the video assist can be used independently of each other.

The Eyepiece

Removing the Eyepiece

Hold the eyepiece with one hand and with the other turn the knurled ring (eyepiece) Aphoto in the “OPEN” direction until it unscrews from the eyepiece.

Remove the eyepiece Aphoto.

Attaching the Eyepiece

Position the eyepiece on the viewfinder.

Move the knurled ring (eyepiece) toward the eyepiece Aphoto and turn the ring in the “LOCK” direction until it tightens.

Check that the eyepiece is correctly seated.

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