BEAULIEU 4008 - Page 47

To
achieve
this,
"zoom"
to
maximum
focal
length
on
the
subject.
The
cell
will
react
accordingly.
Without
taking
the
eye
from
the
viewfinder,
set
the
switch
to
"Manuel"
so
as
to
lock
the
diaphragm.
Then
return
to
the
required
framing:
the
central
subject
will
be
properly
exposed.
The
Beaulieu's
range
of
possibilities
allows
its
owner
to
cope
with
practically
any
filming
conditions.
With
a
little
practice,
you
will
Soon
be using
them
to
the
fullest
advantage.
Filming speeds
Avoid
running
the
camera
empty
at
speeds
in
excess
of
24
f.p.s.
For
complete
sequences
shot
at
2
f.p.s.
we
advise
setting
the
switch
to
"Manuel"
in
order
to
avoid
influencing
cell-response
as
a
result
of
the
extremely
slow
back-and-forth
movement
of
the
shutter.
Super 8 cartridges
Super
8
cartridges
are
moulded
to
very
fine
tolerances;
their
plastic
body
is
however
sensitive
to
prolonged
heat
(sunshine,
proximity
of
a
fire,
etc.),
which
might
cause.
slight
distortion
liable
to
interfere
with
proper
film
feed.
Should
the
film
be
blocked
during
a
take,
remove
the
cartridge,
then
put
it
back
into
its
housing
(N.B.
the
footage
counter
will
return
to
zero:
see
p.
12
paragraph
1)
and
check
film
feed
in
the
viewfinder.
If
the
film
remains
blocked,
check
the
film's
visible
perforations.
If
a
few
perforations
are
damaged,
the
film
can
easily
be
wound
on
a
few
frames
by turning
the
hub
clockwise
by
hand.
These few hints are intended to assist the 4008 ZM or S owner's
initial
steps
in
amateur
cinematography.
They
cannot
claim
to
replace existing literature on the subject, intended for more advanced
amateurs.
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