enables the body to run at any speed between 3 and 40 in .001 fra-
me increments. A phase adjustment of the variable speed is acces-
sible from the VAR selector and jog wheel.
The camera speed can also be adjusted while the camera is running
in either sync or variable mode. For more information on these
speed functions, refer to section LCD Control Panel and Jog of this
chapter.
2.8.2 Using External Speed Devices
The AATON 35-III can be driven externally from devices such as
film/video synchronizers, speed aperture computers and external
speed controls. In these situations, the camera VAR selector must be
set to Et. If such a device is connected and the selector is not set to
Et, the camera will run at the speed indicated on the display.
Keep in mind that, with certain manufacturer’s speed controls, it
may be possible to run the camera at speeds higher than the 40 fps
factory limitation. Overcranking in such a way, however, will increa-
se mechanism wear, increase noise and compromise image registra-
tion. Aaton urges to avoid such usage at all cost and will not be res-
ponsible for the resulting damage that will occur. This top speed cap
of 40 fps has been designated by Aaton because it is the limit at
which the camera can run safely without any adverse effects on its
mechanics.
2.8.3 Electronic Inching
The inching function of the motor is accomplished electronically
and can be accessed in a number of ways.
From the Handgrip
The wooden handgrip switch, by way of the lemo2 connector, pro-
vides camera run and full frame inching for single frame operation
and loop situating.
From the LCD Control Panel
The run/test switch, besides the LCD control panel, not only runs
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