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Loading the ARRIMAG 120
Loading the magazine should be practised in daylight with
a piece of test film until the procedure can also be carried
out confidently in a darkroom or film changing bag.
Cutting the film through the middle of the perforation holes
simplifies the loading process considerably. The ARRI Film
Cutting Gauge ➪ photo simplifies cutting in the darkroom.
The following steps should be carried out in a darkroom
or film changing bag!
• Remove the loop protector and lay the magazine on a
flat surface with its cover facing upwards.
• To open the cover, depress the safety catch, flip up the
flag-hinged locking grip and turn it counter-clockwise
➪ photo.
• Flip up the magazine cover.
• Swing both roller arms ➪ photo away from the
winding shafts until they lock in place.
• Place the film roll next to the magazine.
Magazines
flag-hinged locking clip
safety catch
film cutting gauge