J. Søren Viuf Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Hi, I'm using an Arri SRII and, whenever I "cut" the camera, the shutter/mirror stops in a position that "blocks" the reflection. In other words, I have to manually inch the shutter forward about 180 degrees to see through the lens. Any idea how to adjust that? Is it even possible? J. Soren Viuf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Kawanaka Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Hi, I've seen that happened. Just send the camera back to rental house and they should be able to fix it easily. Also there's a chance that the timing is shifted. So check the timing of the camera. Ry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Chris Keth Posted September 2, 2007 Premium Member Share Posted September 2, 2007 You should definately give that puppy a phase test and probably send it for service. That's not supposed to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Bowerbank Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 ...I have to manually inch the shutter forward about 180 degrees to see through the lens. Any idea how to adjust that? By manually, do you mean you're having to remove the lens and inch it with your finger? I would think using the test button would clear it for you. Never had this issue with an SR before though, only with the S. Hopefully it's just a problem with the camera's stopping :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Bowerbank Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Oh yeah, you probably meant by turning the shutter key on the side. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Metzger Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 That also might mean that something could be seriously wrong with the image that comes out. There is an inching knob above the run switch. You should be able to turn that to see through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Søren Viuf Posted September 3, 2007 Author Share Posted September 3, 2007 Yes, to conclude the suspense that you all were no doutb living through, I did check out the camera in more detail, and I investigated the timing of the shutter in relation to the registration pin/pulldown claw mechanism (using the inching knob to visually examine), and it seemed to be in perfect sync. Needless to say, I was still a bit worried, because it obviously needs perfect precision. Anyways, the tests I ran quelled my fears. Thank you to all who gave advice! J Soren Viuf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Chris Keth Posted September 3, 2007 Premium Member Share Posted September 3, 2007 Find a scrap of film and run a proper phase test. Just looking at it leaves much to be desired since just a bit off will ruin the image. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kukla Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Doug Hart's book goes over this in detail, but the easiest way to do a phase test is to get some junk film and draw a highly wavy line on about a foot or so. Load the magazine with this and make certain that the line section will be going through the gate. Then, without a lens on, slowly inch the shutter by hand. You shouldn't see any line movement at any point during the shutter being open. Doing extensive tests with POMs and strobes is a surefire way to check for even minor problems, but in the field the wavy line is the best way to discover larger phase problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Schneider Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 I saw this happen last year with a BL4. The AC didn't know what it was and they lost a day and half of footage. Don't play guessing games. Send it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Chris Keth Posted September 5, 2007 Premium Member Share Posted September 5, 2007 I saw this happen last year with a BL4. The AC didn't know what it was and they lost a day and half of footage. Don't play guessing games. Send it back. How dare that AC. Tsk-tsk. <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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