which is positioned between the rods directly behind the 3/8 insert.
To use this stud, pull it up and fasten the ring of a standard assis-
tant's tape measure around it; the stud holds the tape measure zero
point precisely at the film plane.
4.6 TRANSPORT
One often overlooked, yet vital factor in the proper functioning and lon-
gevity of your camera equipment is your transportation practices. A few
good shipping habits can avert potential damage caused by careless mes-
senger services and airport handling.
When shipping and carrying your equipment, it is always good
practice to break down the package to its basic components whene-
ver possible. Ship the body, mags and batteries unattached and indi-
vidually padded. Never, under any circumstances, ship the camera
with a lens attached (especially a zoom lens). Shocks transferred
from the outside of a case could have disastrous effects to the ultra-
critical back focus of a lens and flange focal distance of a camera if
transported as one.
Make certain there is ample padding between individual compo-
nents in a case and from the case's outer edges. Shipping case manu-
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