Alexander Boyd Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Hey there, first of all, I'm a total beginner when it comes to shooting film, using film cameras. I bought an Aaton XTR off ebay (I know, risky!) with the intention of learning how to shoot film and eventually shooting more film. So, considering I don't know much yet (I have a DP-friend who regularly shoots film), I encountered the following: after plugging in the battery, the LCD display seems to malfunction. It keeps displaying some weird signs as opposed to proper numbers. Now I don't know if that's my fault (eg. if I'm doing anything wrong) or if it's the camera. I'll have the camera serviced in a couple of weeks anyway, just wanted to check if I it might have to be repaired and if I have to expect to put an extra bunch of money into it. Attached is a picture of the LCD display. Maybe one of you can help me out? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heikki Repo Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 (edited) Hi Alexander, that doesn't look good. Have you checked the manual for operating instructions http://www.calstatela.edu/sites/default/files/tvf/equip/equipmentpdfs/xtrplus.pdf ? If you try different functions of the lcd (page 13 in the manual) does the output on the display look better? By the way, if I may ask: I have noticed that you have been selling quite a lot of S16 film cameras and equipment (Arri SR2, Minima, now the Aaton accessories). Just wondering how come so many film cameras are going through your hands? :) Edited August 23, 2014 by Heikki Repo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Boyd Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share Posted August 23, 2014 Hi Heikki, thanks for your answer. I did check out the manual. Lets say I turn on the camera and reset the camera the LCD displays what it should, but as soon as I press another button or a combination the numbers displayed become less and less comprehensible. I sold the Arri for a befriended DP, the Minima was mine before I bought the XTR which I intend to keep - as long is functions properly, fingers crossed :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heikki Repo Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Okay, it'll need to be serviced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Boyd Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share Posted August 23, 2014 Definitely serviced, hopefully no expensive repairs necessary. Thanks for your input Heikki! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heikki Repo Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 (edited) My guess would be that the LCD and/or the IC taking care of the display output needs to be replaced. How expensive that might be I unfortunately do not know. Hopefully you can get it running, shooting film is fun! :) Edited August 23, 2014 by Heikki Repo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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