Motion Picture Camera Service New York 2010 Products Catalog #10 AZ Spectrum, 53- 53 62nd Street, MASPETH, NEW YORK 11378, USA tel. USA: 718-779-1892 e-mail: az@az-spectrum.com www.az-spectrum.
Contents: Page Service, payment options, warranty, contact 3 Flickerfree NTSC or PAL Video Assist for Arriflex and other cameras 4 Flicker-less Color Video Assist Plus 7 Flickerfree Color Video Assist for Arriflex SR3 7 Integrated Flickerfree Color Video Assist for Arriflex 16SR and 16SR HS 8 Integrated B&W or Color Video Assist for Arriflex 16SR (Reg16 or Super16) 9 Arri 16SR J-bar conversion 11 Flicker-less B&W Video Tap 11 Color Video Assist for Arri 16SR T-bar 12 Integrated Color Video Assist Arri 16S
SERVICE: • AZ Spectrum offers a wide range of accessories for professional motion picture cameras as well as many electronic modifications that can improve the work of your old gear. This catalog describes our products and modifications for Arriflex, Aaton, Bolex, Cinema Products, Eclair, and Moviecam cameras. • Please e-mail or call us for our current list prices. For distributors and resellers of our products we offer a 10% discount. For film schools and students we offer a 5% discount.
Flickerfree NTSC or PAL Color Video Assist A video assist (video tap) is an accessory for a motion picture camera that provides a video feed from the camera lens. It is used to allow the director or operator to see on a video monitor or computer screen what is in the camera's frame without having to look through the viewfinder, as well as allowing video to be captured that can be used to create an immediate rough cut, if needed. If the motion picture camera runs at a frame per second rate (e.g.
Power on/off switch (2 position): - Upper: the video assist is ON and the red LED is lit. - Lower: power is OFF and the red LED is not lit. White balance switch (3 position): - Upper : Auto White Balance is ON. The white balance is adjusted according to the color temperature transition of the subject. This mode is suitable for shooting with variable lighting. - Middle: 3200K (fixed) - for indoor shooting under incandescent light. - Lower: 5600K (fixed) - for outdoor shooting on sunny days.
Input /Output 12 pin HRS connector ( pin configuration): Pin 1 - OV, GND Pin 2 - Input +24 V or +12 V Pin 3 - Y- GND Pin 4 - Y output of S-video Pin 5 - NC Pin 6 - Input: /ERUN, Fist Pin 7 - NC Pin 8 - C output of S-video Pin 9 - C- GND Pin 10 - NC Pin 11 - input, if +12 V connected then FR/A mode is active Pin 12 - NC The flickerfree video assist can be easily mounted to Arriflex 16SR3, 16SR2, 16SR1, 35BL and 35III cameras.
Flicker-less Color Video Assist Plus We can make this video assist with a few different housings, depending on the specified mounting position on the camera.
Integrated Flickerfree Color Video Assist for Arriflex 16SR and 16SR HS Reg 16 or Super 16 Format This flickerfree CCD video assist is designed to produce a flickerfree image for camera speeds ranging from 10 to 150 fps. A Sony CCD image sensor provides it with high resolution, high sensitivity, and outstanding color fidelity. The power necessary to supply the unit is taken internally from the camera's 4 pin XLR power input receptacle.
The flicker reduction switch (3 position): - When set to the lower position, flickerfree mode FF is activated and the green LED is lit. This mode is designed to produce a flickerfree image for camera speeds above 10fps. - When set to the middle position, flicker reduction is off and the green LED is not lit. The video assist is in normal mode. - NTSC - When set to the upper position, flickerfree mode FF30 is activated and the green LED is lit.
Specifications for the B&W unit: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • SONY CCD image sensor Signal system: EIA or CCIR Picture elements: 512(H) x 492(V)(EIA) Scanning system: 2:1 Interlace Horizontal resolution: 420 TV lines Video output: 1.0V p-p composite video at 75 ohm BNC video output connector Min. illumination: 0.3 Lux (F/1.
Arri 16 SR J-bar conversion The conversion enables you to connect the video assist to the Arri 16SR J-bar type (rotating) viewfinder. This will allow the camera operator to look through the viewfinder and enables the director and others working on the production to view the finder image before and during shooting on a monitor screen.
Color Video Assist for 16SR T-bar Specifications: • • • • • • • • • • • • Signal system: NTSC or PAL Picture elements: NTSC- 768(H) x 494(V), PAL752(H) x 582(V) Scanning system: NTSC - 525 lines, PAL - 625 lines, 2:1 interlace Sync system: Internal Horizontal resolution: 470 TV lines Min. illumination: 1 Lux, F1.2 AGC:ON White balance: AWB(auto) Gain Control: 0dB or AGC Video outputs: Composite 1 V p-p, 75 ohm Power consumption: 2.4 W, 200mA/12V Operating temperature -5 to +113°F (-20 to +45°C) Size 1.
Integrated Color Video Assist for Arri 16SR T-bar This video assist modification is the best solution to cover the Super 16 image format for the ARRI 16SR T-bar.
5 AGC (auto gain control) ON/OFF switch. - ON: Auto gain control - OFF: 0 dB 6 Y/C / VBS switch (to use this option you need a special cable). - V/C: Select this position to output the Y/C separated signal. - VBS: Select this position to output the VBS composite signal. - R control for manual white balance adjustment. This control is effective when the WHITE BALANCE switches are set to MAN. Adjust the red color by turning the control. - B control for manual white balance adjustment.
Specifications for the B&W unit: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • SONY CCD image sensor Signal system: EIA or CCIR Picture elements: 512(H) x 492(V)(EIA) Scanning system: 2:1 Interlace Horizontal resolution: 420 TV lines Video output: 1.0V p-p composite video at 75 ohm BNC video output connector Min. illumination: 0.3 Lux (F/1.4) AGC/CCD IRIS control switch: 3 position switch which controls the CCD IRIS and AGC on/off - Lower: AGC control is OFF (0dB) and CCD IRIS control is OFF.
Video Assist for Arriflex 35 IIC Camera For the Arriflex 35 IIC we have a color video assist system which replaces the viewfinder section . This design has the best image quality and is ideal for steadicam operation. With this design, the viewfinder can be quickly reinstalled whenever the video assist is not needed.
Specifications : • • • • • • • • • • • • • Signal system : NTSC or PAL standard Picture elements- NTSC: 768(H) x 494(V), PAL: 752(H) x 582(V) Scanning system: NTSC - 525 lines, PAL - 625 lines, 2:1 interlace Sync system: Internal Horizontal resolution: 470 TV lines Mode: Color or B&W Flicker reduction: 100% for speeds above 10 fps Min. illumination: 1 Lux, F1.
Video Assist for Aaton XTR (Reg16 or Super16) The CCD image sensor and video assist electronics are mounted inside the camera body. The power necessary to supply the video assist is taken internally from the camera's 4 pin XLR power input receptacle. You can use an on-board battery in a regular way without an adapter.
Flickerfree Color Video Assist for Aaton XTR This video assist is designed to produce a flickerfree image for the Aaton XTR camera. A Sony CCD image sensor provides this unit with high resolution, high sensitivity, and outstanding color fidelity. The power necessary to supply the video assist is taken internally from the camera's 4 pin XLR power input receptacle. This video assist is equipped with a noise filter which provides a clear monitor image even if the camera motor is noisy.
Gain control set by decimal switch: "0" - Auto Gain Control (AGC) is OFF, CCD Iris is ON "1" - Manual Gain (MG) 0dB "2" - MG 2dB "3" - MG 4dB "4" - MG 6dB "5" - MG 8dB "6" - MG 10dB "7" - MG 12dB "8" - AGC is ON "9" - MG 14dB White balance switch (3 position): - Lower: 5600K (fixed) - for outdoor shooting on sunny days. - Middle: 3200K (fixed) - for indoor shooting under incandescent light. - Upper: Auto White Balance is ON.
TimeCode switch (3 position): - Lower: timecode is displayed at the bottom of the monitor screen. - Middle: timecode is not displayed on the monitor screen. - Upper: timecode is displayed at the top of the monitor screen. In order to display timecode, the timecode has to be initialized in the Aaton camera (e.g. by Origin C ).
B&W or Color Internal Video Assist for Aaton LTR (Reg16 or Super16) The CCD image sensor and video assist electronics are mounted inside the camera body. The power necessary to supply the video assist is taken internally from the camera's 4 pin XLR power input receptacle. You can use an on-board battery in a regular way without an adapter. Our internal installation will give you a picture that is brighter than that of the external one because the CCD image sensor is installed closer to the beamsplitter.
B&W or Color External Video Assist for Aaton LTR This compact unit replaces the old tube video tap. Its length is 2.5" and it needs only 120mA of current to run. Specifications for the B&W unit: • • • • • • • • • • • • Signal system: EIA or CCIR Picture elements: 512(H) x 492(V) Scanning system: 2:1 Interlace Video output: 1.0 V p-p composite video at 75 ohm BNC video output connector Min. illumination: 0.3 Lux (F/1.4) AGC/CCD IRIS control switch Power requirement: 12 to 17 V DC Power consumption: 1.
Video Assist for Eclair NPR and ACL (Reg16 or Super16) Our B&W or color CCD video assist module for the Eclair NPR and ACL is mounted between the camera body and the viewfinder. It allows you to look through the viewfinder and display the picture from the video assist on a monitor at the same time. This unit has an on/off power switch, red LED power indicator, AGC (auto gain control)/CCD iris switch and a BNC video output connector. It does not require a specific type of viewfinder.
Eclair ACL: The video module can be powered from the camera battery by using a Y adapter cable or from the ACL base. We can install 2 connectors onto the ACL base. The first one will supply 12 V to the video assist (120mA). The second one will supply 12 V to the LCD monitor (600mA-800mA) and will carry the video signal from the video assist. The 12 V power needed to supply these devices will be taken internally from the camera's power input connector.
NPR/ACL Video Assist Supply Cable: 4 pin XLR 6 pin HRS Batt. Negative (-) pin1 -------------------------- pin3 Batt. Positive (+) pin4 -------------------------- pin6 PAL Color Flickerfree Unit Specifications for the flickerfree NPR/ACL color unit are the same as those for the Arriflex 16SR flickerfree unit (see page 8).
Video Assist for the Cinema Products GSMO Camera Specifications for the video assist systems for the Cinema Products cameras are the same as those for the Eclair NPR/ACL video assist. Integrated Video Assist for the Cinema Products 16R Camera Specifications for the B&W unit: • • • • • • • • • • Signal system: EIA or CCIR Picture elements: 512(H) x 492(V) Scanning system: 2:1 Interlace BNC video output connector: 1.0 V p-p composite video at 75 ohm Min. illumination: 0.3 Lux (F/1.
ARRI Standard 11 pin Fischer Receptacle for Moviecam Super 35 Camera With this modification the Moviecam Super 35mm camera becomes ARRI compatible. It allows the camera operator to control the speed of the camera, use the Film/Video Synchronizing Control and also digitally read out the speed and footage by the ARRI compatible accessories. Output voltage : 12 V DC, max. current: 1A.
Second 11 pin Fischer Receptacle for ARRIFLEX 16SR This modification enables the connection of two camera accessories at the same time. Output voltage: 12 V DC, max. current: 3A.
Crystal Speed Control Type ACL 2-75FPS for Eclair ACL This control is designed to work with the Thomson-CSF high speed motor. By pressing the pushbutton decimal switches, you can set the motor’s speed from 2 to 75 frames per second in 1 fps increments. The 11-pin Fischer connector gives you compatibility with Arriflex 16SR camera accessories such as the precision speed control, which can set the speed of the motor in increments as small as 0.001fps.
Crystal Speed Control Type ACL12-40FPS for the small Thomson motor.
Crystal-Controlled Motor for the Bolex Cameras (Modified Original MST) Specifications: • • • • • • Crystal speeds from 2 to 64 fps - decimal setting 2-digit pushbutton speed selector LCD two rows display - displays camera speed, footage counter and battery voltage 11-pin Fischer connector which accepts the external precision speed controls (ARRI compatible) 4-pin XLR male power connector The motor is ready for the AZ Spectrum computerized time lapse system 32
Precision Speed Control type LTR/16SR This unit is designed to set precision crystal speeds for Arriflex 16SR and Aaton LTR/XTR cameras. Specifications: • Crystal speeds from 1.999 to 79.999 fps in .001 fps increments • 5 digit push button decimal speed switches • Phase shift button (synchronizes the film to monitor/projector images and HMI lights) • Camera On/Off switch • LED indicators: red - power ON, green - camera RUN • Size: 5 x 2.7 x 0.
Camera speed / F-stop Control This unit automatically adjusts aperture to a programmed change of shooting speed. It is designed to be used with the Arriflex, Aaton, and Panavision cameras.
ARRITECHNO 35 Type 90 Camera modifications Specifications: • Crystal speeds from 10fps to 99fps set by decimal switches in 1fps increments • Input for Precision Speed Control and remote camera ON/OFF • Sync warning red LED • Flickerfree Color Video Assist System • 3 pin Fischer Power Input Connector • Power requirements: 24 V DC - top speed 40fps, 36 V DC - top speed 99fps • Lens mount M48 x 0.
Crystal Speed Control for the Cinema Products GSMO Camera - modification • • Crystal speeds from 5 to 75 fps in 1fps increments 2-digit pushbutton decimal speed selector Intervalometer Specifications: • • • • • • • • • • • • • Power requirement: 12 V DC Single frame/run mode Auto/manual mode LED 4 digit frame counter Intervals and exposure from 0.1 to 99.
Computerized Time Lapse System General Description: This system is designed for the following cameras: Arriflex 35III, Arriflex 35BL1, Arriflex 16SRII, Mitchell Fries 35R and Bolex with a modified MST motor. The driver is connected to the camera's internal DC motor. A computer (PC) controls the system by using a standard parallel port (printer port) or serial port (COM 1-4).
The driver's connections to the Arriflex 35BL1 camera. Computerized time lapse system for the Bolex camera The driver is connected to the crystal-controlled motor. An IBM compatible palmtop computer controls the system by using a standard serial port. Specifications: • • • • • • Forward/reverse operations Frame counters and timers displayed on the computer screen Intervals from 0.01 sec to infinity at 0.01 sec increments Exposure from 0.12 sec to infinity at 0.
Film/Video NTSC-PAL Synchronizing Control This F/V control unit automatically synchronizes the motion picture camera to any NTSC or PAL video monitors. When filming a monitor and the video signal is connected to BNC input, the control will set the camera speed and automatically phase the scan bar to the preset position for filming. This will provide scan bar free images without the need to phase each time the camera is turned on.
Moviecam Magazine Tester This unit allows you to test (run) the Moviecam magazine motor and counters without connection to the camera. Power Split Box 24/12 V DC Specifications: Input: 24 V DC, (maximum current 3A); 3 pin Fischer Plug Outputs: Two 24 V DC outputs; 3 pin Fischer Sockets Three independent 12 V DC, 1.5 A outputs with short-circuit protection; 11 pin Fischer Sockets The total power from all outputs should not exceed 65W Size: 2" x 2" x 1.
350W Camera Power Supply Specifications: - Output: Channel 1 (main): 24 V DC, 15A; XLR3 receptacle, pins 1+, 2Channel 2: 12 V DC, 2A; XLR4 receptacle, pins 1-, 4+ - Input: 90-132 V AC/180-264 V AC, 47-440 Hz -autoranging. - Ripple and Noise: channel1: 50 mV P-P max, channel 2: 20 mV P-P max . - Operating Temperature: 0-50°C at full rated load. Unit is equipped with overtemperature shutdown. - Overvoltage Protection : OVP on main output is set between 1 to 2 V.
DC/AC Converter for Kenyon Gyro Stabilizers The AZ Spectrum 115 V AC , 400 Hz DC-AC Converter supplies power for two Kenyon Gyro Stabilizers. The Kenyon Gyro Stabilizer is designed for quick attachment to any hand-held optical device, to remove the tremors so damaging to target identification and photographic detail sharpness. Very small angular deflections in pitch and yaw caused by tremors and vibrations, result in relatively large sweeps across the target, inevitably blurring the image.
