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Gerard Dalton

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  1. I want to eventually get a video tap. Other than that, it isn’t much more I think you can add. what type of video optics does it have? External or built into the camera body? does it shoot at any other frame rates higher than 25fps?
  2. Yea i think that’s what it was because it’s the cables that he was interested in working with once the other possible problems he checked and ruled out. I’d say it took a little longer but he knew what to look for regarding what was wrong. Also he said my LTR specifically had some modifications where were interesting. I wasn’t too sure what he was referring to but it was a lot of colorful cables inside. but my impression is with these old cameras it’s really anyone’s guess what’s going on inside. That’s why like you said, LTRs can be tricky. the XTRs are less unpredictable I guess?
  3. So I have an update on my camera. I looked up a few places who service Aaton cameras and the closest to me was Visual Products in Ohio. After talking to them on the phone and describing the issue we set up an appointment for the next week. I drove there with my camera honestly expecting the worst and probably would have to drop it off. Turns out it was an easy fix. One of the techs basically tested my LTR, saw the problem , took it apart and put it back together in like 30 minutes in front of me and explained all the mechanics. Then he checked for other miscellaneous issues, fixed some other stuff I didn’t know was wrong. He seemed like an expert on Aaton. I took a few more photos/video if anyone wants to see I can post it. Really impressive work for someone like me who isn’t really knowledgeable about old cameras. Like some of you said, Aatons are complex cameras inside, I didn’t think it had so much electrical wiring. So I can see how the electrical parts can cause big issues. But to sum it up, the techs and all the other workers was all really nice there. Great experience with them. I think all around it took like 2 hours and i was on my way back home. Any Aaton users on the East Coast/Midwest definitely should consider them. Ask for Jason and the tech name was Paul I think.
  4. I sent a email with a link to the video. Also, I think a bad battery could be the cause of the problem I tried using a new battery on it that I bought a few months back. It worked after charging so I figured it’s fine. Now that same battery doesn’t work at all and it’s ice cold. the other batteries I use actually hold a charge and give power to the camera but with the issue it keeps running when switched off. But different batteries vary slightly.
  5. Right I understand that perspective. But if AATON LTR is really that risky of a purchase I’d probably just settle for a Bolex or save up and get an Arri SR right now I think aaton cameras is the best for the money. But I think there has to be some Aaton users out there who trust their cameras or who have figured out how to fix problems. I try not to think as “worse case scenario”.
  6. Is this a solution to a major electrical problem or what you suggest I’ll need to get done? In my case, I don’t think fixing a LTR for 3k-4k is smart when you could find another one for the same price or less.
  7. Hi, I’m having an issue with a LTR and you sound like you have enough AATON knowledge and experience to help me out. Any idea what’s causing my Camera to keep running after the power has been turned off? The shutter just flutters non stop and doesn’t stop until I remove the battery. The camera had been running fine up until yesterday when I tried to put a mag on and run some film through it
  8. I kinda figured it’s not S16 But in this camera I really don’t know what to even look for. I’ve never used a bolex. As long as it looks ok to you I’m fine. I didn’t even know it had a built in light meter.
  9. I found this thread looking for info on s16 conversion for bolex can anyone tell me from the image below if this bolex is the s16 version. It appears to be modified compared to other bolex photos I’ve seen online.
  10. How much is it typically to repair a zoom super speed or just a zoom lens in general. My lens won’t focus when zoomed out all the way among other smaller issues Similar to the post above, someone referred me Duclos but I don’t want to get my hopes up
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