BEAULIEU 4008 ZM II User Manual

The camera is powered by a nickel cadmium battery. Details on its capacity and service life.

Socket for connecting the supplied charger or a special DC charging unit for battery charging.

Three positions: 'Auto', 'Manuel', and 'Test'. Controls camera operation and diaphragm settings.

Controls camera power with positions for normal use, safety catch, and continuous action.

Features three positions: 'Free', 'Depressed' for motion, and 'Depressed and turned' for continuous filming.

Allows adjustment of the photocell sensitivity according to the emulsion used for accurate exposure.

Dial to set filming speed from 2 to 70 fps, automatically adjusting diaphragm aperture.

Counts frames from 0 to 100, with a milled knob for resetting to zero for specific sequences.

Indicates remaining footage in meters and feet, automatically resetting to zero when the camera is unloaded.

Button to be depressed for superimposition or lap-dissolves; caution needed during normal shooting.

Interposes or retracts a ground glass screen for accurate focus appreciation or luminous viewing.

Reglomatic device ensures automatic diaphragm control via photocell for optimal exposure.

Controls light admitted by a micro-motor, manually set when master switch is in 'Manuel' position.

Hand-controlled ring used to focus the image according to filming distance.

Socket for plugging in synchro-pilot or contact switch for sound-picture synchronization.

Electrically actuated zoom lens varying focal length from 6 to 66 mm smoothly.

Left-hand button shortens focal length; right-hand button extends it towards telephoto.

Sockets to start and stop a tape recorder simultaneously with the camera via a control cable.

Adjusts zooming speed from wide-angle to telephoto, with speeds from 2 to 12 seconds.

Socket for connecting a special remote-control lead plug for external camera activation.

Socket for screwing in a flexible cable release for single-frame filming operations.

Controls variable shutter independently of diaphragm for exposure time adjustments like fades.

Enables filming subjects at very close ranges (0 mm to 1.50 m) without special lenses.

Two-position switch: opens diaphragm to widest aperture or sets lens to 'telephoto'.

Features a large viewfinder screen with a pointer for exposure check and a notch for film running.

Adjusts viewfinder to operator's eyesight; can be locked by a screw.

Slot in pistol grip for a flat key used when filming in artificial light.

Threaded socket on the pistol grip used to fit the camera's wrist strap.

Check battery charge by setting the master-switch to 'Test' and observing the viewfinder pointer.

Instructions on opening the side door, inserting the film cartridge, and closing the door.

Guidance on how to hold the camera when hand-held, using the pistol grip and release button.

Focusing the viewfinder eyepiece to the operator's eyesight for a sharp image on the screen.

Instructions on selecting filming speeds from 2 to 70 fps for various motion effects.

Setting the film sensitivity (ASA) using the green dot and white/red dots for exposure correction.

Setting master switch to 'Auto' and observing the galvanometer pointer for automatic exposure control.

Setting master switch to 'Manuel' and adjusting the ring to align the viewfinder needle with the mark.

Achieving sharp focus by adjusting the lens ring and setting focal length for precise framing.

Operating the electric zoom using switches to vary focal length smoothly between wide-angle and telephoto.

Procedure for removing the film cartridge after filming, indicated by the flicker-indicator cessation.

Filming subjects at very close ranges (0 mm to 1.50 m) using the special 'Macro' system.

Using connecting rings and extension tubes to adapt the camera for microscopic filming.

Frame-by-frame filming for animation or slow-development phenomena, requiring a tripod and cable release.

Operating the lever to control shutter slot for fades, superimpositions, and lap-dissolves.

Controlling camera operation via line or radio transmitter for discrete or hazardous filming situations.

Adjusting film speed to 'artificial light' setting and removing the filter for indoor filming.

Fitting standard 16mm 'C' mount lenses or interchangeable 24x36 still-camera lenses.

Precautions for accurate exposure in scenes with strong light contrast, like bright skies or dark backgrounds.

Procedure for recharging the camera battery using the supplied charger unit and AC mains.

Accessory to charge the camera battery from car, truck, or boat batteries via crocodile clips.

Container for charging the camera battery separately or as a power source for the camera.

Accessory for macrocinematographic shooting at short distances, also acting as a stabilizer.

Attachment for achieving superimposition and lap-dissolves by manually advancing film in reverse.

Instructions on cleaning lens surfaces, film gate, and reflex system, and general lubrication advice.

Details camera's DC consumption (200-500 mA) and voltage (7.2V), and AC power requirements.

Tips on achieving pinpoint focus, using a tripod for zoom shots, and operating the photocell correctly.