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APS Sony HXR HD Camcorder Operating Guide

2020-05-12T17:10:51Z

Wsdr6715:

[[File:SONY HXR N5.jpg| SONY HXR N5U CAMCORDER]]

[http://www.evergreen.edu/medialoan/docs/aps-docs/FINAL_HXR-NX5U_Ops_Manual.pdf Sony HXR Complete Manual - PDF]<br />
[http://blogs.evergreen.edu/medialoan/2014/03/27/sony-hxr-nx5u-nxcam/ Video Tutorials]<br />

==INTRODUCTION==
The Sony HXR-NX5U is a prosumer HD camcorder that records to memory cards utilizing the AVCHD format. This camcorder provides high quality, long duration recording with dual memory card slots, state-of-the-art G lens and 3 CMOS sensors. As with all Media Loan Equipment, '''''YOU ARE 100% FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE''''' for the HXR and all accessories when you check this camera out from APS.

==PRECAUTIONS==
*'''The HXR is not water resistant.'''

*'''Do not shake, knock, drop or subject the HXR to excessive shock. '''
*'''Do not expose the camcorder to the sun for extended periods of time. Intense light sources can converge through the viewfinder or lens and damage internal parts of camcorder.'''
*'''Always close the lens cover and store in case when not in use.'''
*'''Do not apply any liquid (cleaning or otherwise) directly onto the LCD screen.'''

*'''If the camcorder is brought from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside the camcorder and cause malfunction. To avoid this, place HXR in a spastic bag and seal it tightly. Remove the bag when the air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached ambient temperature (generally takes about an hour).'''

==SUPPLYING POWER TO THE HXR==

===CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK===
APS provides two Lithium battery packs when you check out the HXR. Use the supplied AC Adapter/Charger to charge these batteries before use.
# Set the mode switch to charge
# Connect the power cord to the AC Adapter/Charger
# Connect the power cord to the wall outlet.
# Place the battery pack in the slot of the AC Adapter/Charger, press down, and slide battery until the charge lamp turns on and charging starts.

When the battery pack reaches a normal charge, the charge lamp turns off. You can continue to charge the battery pack for an additional hour for a full charge, which lets you use the battery a little longer. Remove the battery pack from the AC Adapter/Charger when the charge is completed.

===ATTACHING/REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK===
To attach the battery pack, press the battery against the back of the camcorder and slide it down.
<br />
To remove the battery pack, slide the '''POWER''' switch to '''OFF'''. Push the '''BAT RELEASE''' button and remove the battery pack.

===USING THE AC ADAPTER/CHARGER===
#Connect the power cord to the AC Adapter/Charger
#Connect the power cord to the wall outlet
#Connect the connecting cord to the AC Adapter/Charger
#Set mode switch of the AC Adapter/Charger to '''VCR/CAMERA'''
#Press the connecting part of the connecting cord against the back of the HXR in the Battery slot and slide it down
* Use a nearby wall outlet when using the AC Adapter/Charger. '''Disconnect the AC Adapter/Charger from the wall outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the camcorder.'''
* '''DO NOT''' use the AC Adapter/Charger placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture.
* '''DO NOT''' short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adapter/Charger or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction.
* '''UNPLUG THE AC ADAPTER''' from the camcorder and wall socket when camcorder is not in use. Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adapter/Charger.

==OPERATING THE MENU==
# Set the '''POWER''' switch to ON
# Press the '''MENU''' button
# Turn the '''SEL/PUSH EXEC''' dial until the icon of the desired menu is highlighted, then press the dial to select the menu.
# Turn the '''SEL/PUSH EXEC''' dial until the desired menu item is highlighted, then press the dial to select the item.
# Turn the '''SEL/PUSH EXEC''' dial until the desired setting is highlighted, the press the dial to select.
# Press the '''MENU''' button to hide the menu screen. To return to the previous screen, select '''RETURN'''.
*'''TIP''': You may select menu items with the </> buttons.
**'''NOTE''': The available menu items vary depending on the context of your camcorder during recording or playback.

==MEMORY CARDS==
APS supplies two, 32GB memory cards (installed) when you check out the HXR camcorder. This should provide you with ample recording time, even at the highest quality settings. Should you require additional memory cards for your production, you can use "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards and, SDHC memory cards.
* '''Remember to re-install the memory cards supplied by APS before returning the camera should you choose to use your own media to avoid charges.'''
Before recording, format the memory card(s).
# With the camcorder powered on, press the '''MODE''' button.
# Touch '''MANAGE MEDIA''' setting '''MEDIA FORMAT'''
# Select the recording media to be formatted
# Select YES. The HXR will ask you to verify your selection.
*'''TIP''': The easiest way to retrieve your files is to make a disk image of the memory card. You can check out a card reader from Media Loan and use the MML or Non-Linear Editing Suites to make your disk image(s). You can then use Final Cut Pro/Adobe Premiere to log and transfer your video for editing.
** '''NOTE''': While [Executing...] is displayed, do not operate the buttons on the camcorder, disconnect the AC Adapter/Charger, or removing recording media from the camcorder. (The access lamp is light or flashing while formatting recording media.)

===NOTES ON RECORDING===
'''Estimated Recording Time on one 32 GB card in minutes with HD Audio Format set to Linear PCM/Dolby Digital:'''
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! AVCHD 24M (FX) !! AVCHD 17M (FH) !! AVCHD 9M (HQ) !! AVCHD 5M (LP)
|-
| 170/180 || 225/235 || 385/435 || 605/750
|}
* When the access lamp is lit or flashing red, the camcorder is writing data on the recording media. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adapter/Charger.
* If a movie file exceeds 2GB during recording, the camcorder divides the file and create a new file automatically.
* The menu settings are stored in your camcorder when you turn the '''POWER''' switch to OFF. Do not remove battery pack or AC Adapter/Charger.

==RECORDING==
# Open the shutter of the lens hood.
# Slide the '''POWER''' switch to ON while pressing the green button.
The recording lamp lights up during recording.
To STOP recording, press the record button or the handle record button again.
*'''TIP''': When recording in high definition image quality (HD), the aspect ratio is fixed to 16:9. When recording in standard definition image quality (SD), you can switch the aspect ratio to 4:3.
*'''TIP''': For low angle recording, the handle record button is convenient. Release the '''HOLD''' lever to enable the handle record button. It might be helpful if you set the LCD panel face up or close it after turning it face down, or life the viewfinder up during the low angle recording.
** '''NOTE''': the camcorder will switch from Memory Card A to Memory Card B just before space runs out on Card A (and vice versa). '''Do not eject memory card that is currently being used for recording. Replace only the memory card whose slot lamp is off.'''

===SELECTING RECORDING QUALITY===
You can set the recording image quality to high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (SD).
To change the setting:
# Press '''MENU'''
# Select REC/OUT settings
# Select REC SET
# Select HD/SD SET

===SELECTING THE RECORDING FORMAT===
You can select the recording format (bit-rate, image size, frame rate, scanning system). The default setting is HD 1080/60i FX/SD 480/60i HQ.
To change the setting value:
# Press '''MENU'''
# Select REC/OUT settings
# Select REC SET
# Select REC FORMAT
If you select HD 1080/60i FX (the default), movies are recorded with the following format:
* HD - High Definition image quality
* 1080 - Effective scanning lines
* 60 - Frame Rate
* i - Scanning system
* FX - Recording mode

====SETTING DESCRIPTION====

Bit Rate:
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! FX !! FH !! HQ !! LP
|-
| Max 24 Mbps || Approx 17 Mbps || Approx 9 Mbps || Approx 5 Mbps
|}

Image Size:
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! FX !! FH !! HQ !! SP
|-
| 1920x1080/1280x720 || 1920x1080/1280x720 || HD recording 1440x1080 SD recording 720x480 || 1440x1080
|}

Frame rate: 24,30 or 60
Scanning system:
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! i !! p !! pSCAN
|-
| Interlaced || Progressive || Recording images of progressive scanning as interlace signal (60i)
|}
*'''NOTE''': The recording mode is fixed to FX or FH with the progressive scanning system.
*'''NOTE''': When the recording format is changed to or from 720/60p, you will be prompted to reboot the camcorder. Select YES. Otherwise, you cannot switch the recording format.

==ADJUSTING THE ZOOM==

===USING THE POWER ZOOM===
The power zoom lever is pressure sensitive. For a slower zoom use less pressure and for a faster zoom use more pressure.
*'''NOTE''': Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom lever. If you move your finger off the power zoom lever, the operation sound of the power zoom lever mat also be recorded.

===USING THE HANDLE ZOOM===
* Set the handle zoom switch to VAR or FIX
* Press the handle zoom lever to zoom in or out
When you set the handle zoom switch to VAR, you can zoom in or out at variable speed.
When you set the handle zoom switch to FIX, you can zoom in or out at fixed speed set in HANDLE ZOOM.
You cannot use the handle zoom lever when the handle zoom switch is set to OFF.

===USING THE ZOOM RING===
You can zoom at the desired speed by turning the zoom ring. Fine adjustment is also possible.
Turn the zoom ring at moderate speed. If you turn it too fast, the zoom speed may lag behind the zoom ring rotation speed, or the operation sound of the zoom may also be recorded.

====ADJUSTING THE FOCUS MANUALLY====
# Set the FOCUS switch to MAN
# Rotate the focus ring and adjust the focus.
*'''TIP''': It is easier to focus on the subject when you use the zoom function. Move the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus, and then towards W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom/compose your shot recording.

====PUSH AUTO FOCUS====
Record the subject while pressing and holding the PUSH AUTO button. If you release the button, the setting returns to manual focusing. Use this function to shift the focus on one subject to another (Rack Focus). The scenes will shift smoothly.

==ADJUSTING EXPOSURE==
You can adjust the image exposure by adjusting the iris, gain, shutter speed or by reducing the light volume with the ND Filter.
*'''NOTE''': You cannot use the back light function and the spotlight when iris, gain and shutter speed are adjusted manually.
*'''NOTE''': AE SHIFT is not effective temporarily while you adjust the iris, gain, and shutter speed manually.

===IRIS APERTURE===
You can manually adjust the iris to control the volume of the light entering the lens. By adjusting the iris, you can change or close the aperture of the lens, which is expressed as an F value between F1.6 and F11. The volume of the light increases the more you open the aperture (decreasing F value). The volume of light decreases the more that you close the aperture (increasing F value). The current F value appears on the screen.
# During recording or standby, set the '''AUTO/MANUAL''' switch to MANUAL.
# Press the '''IRIS''' button if "A" is displayed next to current iris value.
# Adjust the iris with the iris ring.
*'''TIP''': The F value becomes close to F3.4 as the zoom position changes from W to T even when you open the aperture by setting the F value low then F3.4, such as F1.6.
*'''TIP''': The range of focus, an important effect of the aperture, is called depth of field. The depth of field gets shallower as the aperture is opened and deeper as the aperture is closed.

===GAIN===
You can adjust the gain manually when you do not want to use the AGC (Automatic Gain Control).
# During recording or standby, set the '''AUTO/MANUAL'''switch to MANUAL.
# Press the '''GAIN''' button if "A" is displayed next to current gain value.
# Set the gain switch to H,M or L. The gain value set for the selected fain switch position appears on the screen. You can set the gain value for each gain switch from [GAIN SET] of the (CAMERA SET) menu.
===GAIN SET===
you can set gain values for H, M, and L positions of the '''GAIN''' switch. The default settings of [H], [M] and [L] are 18 dB, 9 dB, and 0 dB respectively.
# Press the '''MENU''' button, select CAMERA SET then GAIN SET.
# Select [H], [M] or [L] with the '''SEL/PUSH EXEC''' dial.
# Set the gain value with the '''SEL/PUSH EXEC''' dial, then press the dial. You can select the value between -6 dB and -21 dB by 3 dB. The larger the value, the higher the gain.
# Select [OK] with the '''SEL/PUSH EXEC''' dial.
# Press the '''MENU''' button to hide the menu screen.
====SMOOTH GAIN====
You can set the transition speed at which the gain setting shifts from one value to another, set for the '''GAIN''' switch positions, when you switch the '''GAIN''' switch from a position to another. You can select the transition speed from [FAST], [MIDDLE] and [SLOW] or set to [OFF]. The default setting is [OFF].

===SHUTTER SPEED===
You can manually adjust and fix the shutter speed. You can make a moving object look still or emphasize the movement of a moving subject by adjusting the shutter speed.
# During recording or standby, set the '''AUTO/MANUAL''' switch
# Press the '''SHUTTER SPEED''' button until the shutter speed value is highlighted.
# Change the shutter speed displayed on the screen by turning the '''SEL/PUSH EXEC''' dial. You can adjust the shutter speed in a range 1/4 second through 1/10000 second. The denominator of the set shutter speed appears on the screen when you set the shutter speed to 1/100 second. The larger the value on the screen, the faster the shutter speed.
# Press the '''SEL/PUSH EXEC''' dial to lock the shutter speed. To readjust the shutter speed, do steps 2 to 4 again.

===ND FILTER===
You can record the subject clearly by using the ND filter when the recording environment is too bright. The ND filters 1, 2, and 3 reduce the volume of light to about 1/4, 1/16 and 1/64 respectively.
If ND1 flashes during the iris automatic adjustment, set the ND filter to 1. If ND2 flashes during the iris automatic adjustment, set the ND filter to 2. If ND3 flashes during the iris automatic adjustment, set the ND filter to 3. The ND filter indicator will stop flashing and remain on the screen.
If NDOFF flashes set the ND filter to off. The ND filter icon will disappear from the screen.
*'''NOTE''': If you change the ND filter to OFF, the ND filter icon will disappear from the screen.
*'''NOTE''': When adjusting the iris manually, the ND filter icon does not flash even if the light volume should be adjusted with the ND filter.
*'''NOTE''': If the camcorder cannot detect the ND filter position (OFF/1/2/3), ND flashes on the screen. Make sure that the ND filter is set correctly.
**'''TIP''': While recording a bright subject, diffraction may occur if you close the aperture further down, resulting in a fuzzy focus (this is a common phenomenon with video cameras). The ND filter suppresses this phenomenon and gives better recording results.

===WHITE BALANCE===
You can adjust and fix white balance according to the lighting conditions of recording environment. You can store white balance values in memory A and memory B. Unless a white balance is readjusted, values will remain even after the power has been turned off.
====SETTING WHITE BALANCE====
# During recording or standby, set the '''AUTO/MANUAL''' switch to MANUAL.
# Press the '''WHT BAL''' button.
# Set the white balance memory switch to '''A''' or '''B'''.
# Capture a white subject, such as white paper, full-screen in the same lighting condition as the subject.
# Press the '''Custom WHT BAL''' button (one push) WHT BAL A or WHT BAL B starts flashing rapidly. It will stay on when the white balance adjustment is completed and the adjusted value is stored in WHT BAL A or WHT BAL B.
*'''NOTE''': When a white balance adjustment value has not been obtained successfully, WHT BAL A or WHT BAL B turns from rapid flashing to slow flashing. Adjust the subject appropriately and set the shutter speed to auto or around 1/60, the try adjusting white balance again.
====ZEBRA STRIPING====
You can display a zebra pattern as a guide for adjusting brightness. Zebra stripes are the only real indication of lighting levels. The Zebra pattern is a stripe pattern displayed where the image will be overexposed over a certain level and detail will be lost.
You can select the brightness level between 70 and 100 or 100+. The default setting is [70]. 100 IRE is the upper limit of legal video and is the correct value of white. From The Filmmaker's Handbook: "It's an old cliché of "video lighting" that it's necessary to expose flesh tones consistently from shot to shot, for example at 65-70 percent on a waveform monitor. This approach is outmoded (if not racist). First, skin tone varies a lot from person to person, from pale white to dark black. If you use auto-iris on close-ups of people's faces, it will tend to expose everyone the same...Momentary use of auto-iris is always good way to spot-check what the camera thinks the best average exposure should be, but don't neglect to use your eyes and your creative common sense" (pg. 191).
# Press the '''MENU''' button.
# Select DISPLAY SET with the '''SEL/PUSH EXEC''' dial.
# Select ZEBRA with the '''SEL/PUSH EXEC''' dial.
# Select the appropriate level.
*'''NOTE''': When you select [ON], the Zebra icon (a square with diagonal lines) and the brightness level appear on the screen. The zebra pattern will not be recorded with the image. the default setting is [OFF].

==AUDIO SETUP==
===CHANNEL SETTING===
# Select input with the '''CH1''' (INT MIC/INPUT 1) switch and the '''CH2''' (INT MIC/INPUT1/INPUT2).
# Set '''INPUT1''' to an appropriate position for the microphone connected to the INPUT1 jack.
* LINE: For inputting sound from an audio device.
* MIC: For inputting sound from an external microphone that does not support the +48V power source (phantom power).
* MIC+48V: For inputting sound from a device that supports the +48v power source, including the supplied microphone.
When you connect a microphone to the INPUT2 jack, set the INPUT2 switch to an appropriate position for that microphone.
'''WHEN THE CH1 SWITCH IS SET TO INT MIC'''
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! CH2 SWITCH POSITION !! INPUT CHANNEL !! SOURCE
|-
| INT MIC || Internal microphone (L) || CH1
|-
| INT MIC || Internal microphone (R) || CH2*)
|-
| INPUT1 || Internal microphone (mono) || CH1
|-
| INPUT1 || XLR INPUT1 || CH2**
|-
| INPUT2 || Internal microphone (mono) || CH1
|-
| INPUT2 || Internal microphone (mono) || CH2
|}
'''WHEN THE CH1 SWITCH IS SET TO INPUT1'''
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! CH2 SWITCH !! INPUT CHANNEL !! SOURCE
|-
| INT MIC || XLR INPUT1 || CH1
|-
| INT MIC || Internal microphone (mono) || CH2**
|-
| INPUT1 || XLR INPUT1 || CH1
|-
| INPUT1 || XLR INPUT1 || CH2**
|-
| INPUT2 || XLR INPUT1 || CH1
|-
| INPUT2 || XLR INPUT2 || CH2**
|}

* The recording level of channel 2 is synchronized with that of channel 1 when only the internal microphone is used. The recording level of channel 2 is controlled with '''CH1''' (AUDIO LEVEL) dial and the '''CH1''' (AUTO/MAN) switch.
* You can adjust the recording levels of channel 1 and channel 2 separately.
*'''NOTE''': Do not operate the '''INPUT1/INPUT2''' switches during recording to prevent noise from being recorded.
*'''NOTE''': When you connect a device that supports the +48V power source to the INPUT1 or INPUT2 jack, set the '''INPUT1/INPUT2''' switches to MIC+48v prior to connecting the device. When you disconnect the device, set the '''INPUT1/INPUT2''' switch to MIC first, then disconnect it.
*'''NOTE''': When you connect a microphone that does not support the +48V power source to the INPUT1 or INPUT2 jack, set the '''INPUT1/INPUT2''' to MIC. If you use it with the INPUT1/INPUT2 switch set to MIC+48V, it may damage or the recorded sound be distorted.

===ADJUSTING THE VOLUME===
You can adjust the volume of an internal microphone or a microphone connected to the INPUT1/INPUT2 jack.
# Set '''AUTO/MAN''' (CH1/CH2) switch of the channel to be adjust to MAN.
# Turn the '''AUDIO LEVEL''' dial to adjust the volume during recording or standby.

===SETTING THE HEADPHONE SOUND===
You can select the channel, CH1 or Ch2, to output from the headphone. You can select the channel, Ch1 or CH2 or Stereo Mix, to output from the headphone.

==TIME CODE AND USER BIT==
The camcorder records movies accompanied by time data, such as time code and user bit. Display the setting screen by pressing the '''MENU''' and select (TC/UB SET) with the '''SEL/PUSH EXEC''' dial.
You can synchronize the time code of this camcorder with the time code of another camcorder.

===PRESETTING THE TIME CODE===
# Select [TC PRESET] with the '''SEL/PUSH EXEC''' dial.
# Select [PRESET] with the '''SEL/PUSH EXEC''' dial.
# Select the first 2 digits with the '''SEL/PUSH EXEC''' dial. You can set the time code between 00:00:00:00 and 23:59:59:29.
# Set other digits by repeating step 3.
# Select [OK] with the '''SEL/PUSH EXEC''' dial.

===TO RESET THE TIME CODE===
You can reset the time code (00:00:00:00). Select [RESET] in step 2 of "PRESETTING THE TIME CODE."

===PRESETTING THE USER BIT===
# Select [UB PRESET] with the '''SEL/PUSH EXEC''' dial.
# Select [PRESET] with the '''SE:/PRESET EXEC''' dial.
# Select the first 2 digits with the '''SEL/PUSH EXEC''' dial.
# Set other digits by repeating step 3.
# Select [OK] with the '''SEL/PUSH EXEC''' dial.
===TO RESET THE USER BIT===
You can reset the user bit (00 00 00 00) Select [RESET in step 2 of "PRESETTING THE USER BIT."

==PLAYBACK==
Press the '''VISUAL INDEX''' button or the '''MODE''' button followed by touching '''PLAY''' then [VISUAL INDEX] on the screen. To play back movies, touch recording media you want to play back. Touch the playback mode and select the desired image quality of movies. Touch the thumbnail of the movie you want to play twice.
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APS Sony HXR HD Camcorder Operating Guide

2020-04-25T17:38:56Z

Wsdr6715:

[[File:SONY HXR N5.jpg| SONY HXR N5U CAMCORDER]]

[http://www.evergreen.edu/medialoan/docs/aps-docs/FINAL_HXR-NX5U_Ops_Manual.pdf Sony HXR Complete Manual - PDF]<br />
[http://blogs.evergreen.edu/medialoan/2014/03/27/sony-hxr-nx5u-nxcam/ Video Tutorials]<br />
==INTRODUCTION==
The Sony HXR-NX5U is a prosumer HD camcorder that records to memory cards utilizing the AVCHD format. This camcorder provides high quality, long duration recording with dual memory card slots, state-of-the-art G lens and 3 CMOS sensors. As with all Media Loan Equipment, '''''YOU ARE 100% FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE''''' for the HXR and all accessories when you check this camera out from APS.
==PRECAUTIONS==
*'''The HXR is not water resistant.'''

*'''Do not shake, knock, drop or subject the HXR to excessive shock. '''
*'''Do not expose the camcorder to the sun for extended periods of time. Intense light sources can converge through the viewfinder or lens and damage internal parts of camcorder.'''
*'''Always close the lens cover and store in case when not in use.'''
*'''Do not apply any liquid (cleaning or otherwise) directly onto the LCD screen.'''

*'''If the camcorder is brought from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside the camcorder and cause malfunction. To avoid this, place HXR in a spastic bag and seal it tightly. Remove the bag when the air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached ambient temperature (generally takes about an hour).'''

==SUPPLYING POWER TO THE HXR==
===CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK===
APS provides two Lithium battery packs when you check out the HXR. Use the supplied AC Adapter/Charger to charge these batteries before use.
# Set the mode switch to charge
# Connect the power cord to the AC Adapter/Charger
# Connect the power cord to the wall outlet.
# Place the battery pack in the slot of the AC Adapter/Charger, press down, and slide battery until the charge lamp turns on and charging starts.
When the battery pack reaches a normal charge, the charge lamp turns off. You can continue to charge the battery pack for an additional hour for a full charge, which lets you use the battery a little longer. Remove the battery pack from the AC Adapter/Charger when the charge is completed.
===ATTACHING/REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK===
To attach the battery pack, press the battery against the back of the camcorder and slide it down.
<br />
To remove the battery pack, slide the '''POWER''' switch to '''OFF'''. Push the '''BAT RELEASE''' button and remove the battery pack.
===AC ADAPTER/CHARGER===
#Connect the power cord to the AC Adapter/Charger
#Connect the power cord to the wall outlet
#Connect the connecting cord to the AC Adapter/Charger
#Set mode switch of the AC Adapter/Charger to '''VCR/CAMERA'''
#Press the connecting part of the connecting cord against the back of the HXR in the Battery slot and slide it down
* Use a nearby wall outlet when using the AC Adapter/Charger. '''Disconnect the AC Adapter/Charger from the wall outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the camcorder.'''
* '''DO NOT''' use the AC Adapter/Charger placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture.
* '''DO NOT''' short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adapter/Charger or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction.
* '''UNPLUG THE AC ADAPTER''' from the camcorder and wall socket when camcorder is not in use. Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adapter/Charger.
==OPERATING THE MENU==
# Set the '''POWER''' switch to ON
# Press the '''MENU''' button
# Turn the '''SEL/PUSH EXEC''' dial until the icon of the desired menu is highlighted, then press the dial to select the menu.
# Turn the '''SEL/PUSH EXEC''' dial until the desired menu item is highlighted, then press the dial to select the item.
# Turn the '''SEL/PUSH EXEC''' dial until the desired setting is highlighted, the press the dial to select.
# Press the '''MENU''' button to hide the menu screen. To return to the previous screen, select '''RETURN'''.
*'''TIP''': You may select menu items with the </> buttons.
**'''NOTE''': The available menu items vary depending on the context of your camcorder during recording or playback.
==MEMORY CARDS==
APS supplies two, 32GB memory cards (installed) when you check out the HXR camcorder. This should provide you with ample recording time, even at the highest quality settings. Should you require additional memory cards for your production, you can use "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards and, SDHC memory cards.
* '''Remember to re-install the memory cards supplied by APS before returning the camera should you choose to use your own media to avoid charges.'''
Before recording, format the memory card(s).
# With the camcorder powered on, press the '''MODE''' button.
# Touch '''MANAGE MEDIA''' setting '''MEDIA FORMAT'''
# Select the recording media to be formatted
# Select YES. The HXR will ask you to verify your selection.
*'''TIP''': The easiest way to retrieve your files is to make a disk image of the memory card. You can check out a card reader from Media Loan and use the MML or Non-Linear Editing Suites to make your disk image(s). You can then use Final Cut Pro/Adobe Premiere to log and transfer your video for editing.
** '''NOTE''': While [Executing...] is displayed, do not operate the buttons on the camcorder, disconnect the AC Adapter/Charger, or removing recording media from the camcorder. (The access lamp is light or flashing while formatting recording media.)
===NOTES ON RECORDING===
'''Estimated Recording Time on one 32 GB card in minutes with HD Audio Format set to Linear PCM/Dolby Digital:'''
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! AVCHD 24M (FX) !! AVCHD 17M (FH) !! AVCHD 9M (HQ) !! AVCHD 5M (LP)
|-
| 170/180 || 225/235 || 385/435 || 605/750
|}
* When the access lamp is lit or flashing red, the camcorder is writing data on the recording media. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adapter/Charger.
* If a movie file exceeds 2GB during recording, the camcorder divides the file and create a new file automatically.
* The menu settings are stored in your camcorder when you turn the '''POWER''' switch to OFF. Do not remove battery pack or AC Adapter/Charger.
==RECORDING==
# Open the shutter of the lens hood.
# Slide the '''POWER''' switch to ON while pressing the green button.
The recording lamp lights up during recording.
To STOP recording, press the record button or the handle record button again.
*'''TIP''': When recording in high definition image quality (HD), the aspect ratio is fixed to 16:9. When recording in standard definition image quality (SD), you can switch the aspect ratio to 4:3.
*'''TIP''': For low angle recording, the handle record button is convenient. Release the '''HOLD''' lever to enable the handle record button. It might be helpful if you set the LCD panel face up or close it after turning it face down, or life the viewfinder up during the low angle recording.
** '''NOTE''': the camcorder will switch from Memory Card A to Memory Card B just before space runs out on Card A (and vice versa). '''Do not eject memory card that is currently being used for recording. Replace only the memory card whose slot lamp is off.'''
===SELECTING RECORDING QUALITY===
You can set the recording image quality to high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (SD).
To change the setting:
# Press '''MENU'''
# Select REC/OUT settings
# Select REC SET
# Select HD/SD SET
===SELECTING THE RECORDING FORMAT===
You can select the recording format (bit-rate, image size, frame rate, scanning system). The default setting is HD 1080/60i FX/SD 480/60i HQ.
To change the setting value:
# Press '''MENU'''
# Select REC/OUT settings
# Select REC SET
# Select REC FORMAT
If you select HD 1080/60i FX (the default), movies are recorded with the following format:
* HD - High Definition image quality
* 1080 - Effective scanning lines
* 60 - Frame Rate
* i - Scanning system
* FX - Recording mode
====SETTING DESCRIPTION====
Bit Rate:
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! FX !! FH !! HQ !! LP
|-
| Max 24 Mbps || Approx 17 Mbps || Approx 9 Mbps || Approx 5 Mbps
|}
Image Size:
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! FX !! FH !! HQ !! SP
|-
| 1920x1080/1280x720 || 1920x1080/1280x720 || HD recording 1440x1080 SD recording 720x480 || 1440x1080
|}
Frame rate: 24,30 or 60
Scanning system:
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! i !! p !! pSCAN
|-
| Interlaced || Progressive || Recording images of progressive scanning as interlace signal (60i)
|}
*'''NOTE''': The recording mode is fixed to FX or FH with the progressive scanning system.
*'''NOTE''': When the recording format is changed to or from 720/60p, you will be prompted to reboot the camcorder. Select YES. Otherwise, you cannot switch the recording format.
==ADJUSTING THE ZOOM==
===USING THE POWER ZOOM===
The power zoom lever is pressure sensitive. For a slower zoom use less pressure and for a faster zoom use more pressure.
*'''NOTE''': Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom lever. If you move your finger off the power zoom lever, the operation sound of the power zoom lever mat also be recorded.
===USING THE HANDLE ZOOM===
* Set the handle zoom switch to VAR or FIX
* Press the handle zoom lever to zoom in or out
When you set the handle zoom switch to VAR, you can zoom in or out at variable speed.
When you set the handle zoom switch to FIX, you can zoom in or out at fixed speed set in HANDLE ZOOM.
You cannot use the handle zoom lever when the handle zoom switch is set to OFF.
===USING THE ZOOM RING===
You can zoom at the desired speed by turning the zoom ring. Fine adjustment is also possible.
Turn the zoom ring at moderate speed. If you turn it too fast, the zoom speed may lag behind the zoom ring rotation speed, or the operation sound of the zoom may also be recorded.
====ADJUSTING THE FOCUS MANUALLY====
# Set the FOCUS switch to MAN
# Rotate the focus ring and adjust the focus.
*'''TIP''': It is easier to focus on the subject when you use the zoom function. Move the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus, and then towards W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom/compose your shot recording.
====PUSH AUTO FOCUS====
Record the subject while pressing and holding the PUSH AUTO button. If you release the button, the setting returns to manual focusing. Use this function to shift the focus on one subject to another (Rack Focus). The scenes will shift smoothly.
==ADJUSTING THE IMAGE BRIGHTNESS==
You can adjust the image brightness by adjusting the iris, gain, shutter speed or by reducing the light volume with the ND Filter.
*'''NOTE''': You cannot use the back light function and the spotlight when iris, gain and shutter speed are adjusted manually.
*'''NOTE''': AE SHIFT is not effective temporarily while you adjust the iris, gain, and shutter speed manually.
===ADJUSTING THE IRIS===
You can manually adjust the iris to control the volume of the light entering the lens. By adjusting the iris, you can change or close the aperture of the lens, which is expressed as an F value between F1.6 and F11. The volume of the light increases the more you open the aperture (decreasing F value). The volume of light decreases the more that you close the aperture (increasing F value). The current F value appears on the screen.
# During recording or standby, set the '''AUTO/MANUAL''' switch to MANUAL.
# Press the '''IRIS''' button if "A" is displayed next to current iris value.
# Adjust the iris with the iris ring.
*'''TIP''': The F value becomes close to F3.4 as the zoom position changes from W to T even when you open the aperture by setting the F value low then F3.4, such as F1.6.
*'''TIP''': The range of focus, an important effect of the aperture, is called depth of field. The depth of field gets shallower as the aperture is opened and deeper as the aperture is closed.
===ADJUSTING THE GAIN===
You can adjust the gain manually when you do not want to use the AGC (Automatic Gain Control).
# During recording or standby, set the '''AUTO/MANUAL'''switch to MANUAL.
# Press the '''GAIN''' button if "A" is displayed next to current gain value.
# Set the gain switch to H,M or L. The gain value set for the selected fain switch position appears on the screen. You can set the gain value for each gain switch from [GAIN SET] of the (CAMERA SET) menu.
===GAIN SET===
you can set gain values for H, M, and L positions of the '''GAIN''' switch. The default settings of [H], [M] and [L] are 18 dB, 9 dB, and 0 dB respectively.
# Press the '''MENU''' button, select CAMERA SET then GAIN SET.
# Select [H], [M] or [L] with the '''SEL/PUSH EXEC''' dial.
# Set the gain value with the '''SEL/PUSH EXEC''' dial, then press the dial. You can select the value between -6 dB and -21 dB by 3 dB. The larger the value, the higher the gain.
# Select [OK] with the '''SEL/PUSH EXEC''' dial.
# Press the '''MENU''' button to hide the menu screen.
====SMOOTH GAIN====
You can set the transition speed at which the gain setting shifts from one value to another, set for the '''GAIN''' switch positions, when you switch the '''GAIN''' switch from a position to another. You can select the transition speed from [FAST], [MIDDLE] and [SLOW] or set to [OFF]. The default setting is [OFF].
===ADJUSTING THE SHUTTER SPEED===
You can manually adjust and fix the shutter speed. You can make a moving object look still or emphasize the movement of a moving subject by adjusting the shutter speed.
# During recording or standby, set the '''AUTO/MANUAL''' switch
# Press the '''SHUTTER SPEED''' button until the shutter speed value is highlighted.
# Change the shutter speed displayed on the screen by turning the '''SEL/PUSH EXEC''' dial. You can adjust the shutter speed in a range 1/4 second through 1/10000 second. The denominator of the set shutter speed appears on the screen when you set the shutter speed to 1/100 second. The larger the value on the screen, the faster the shutter speed.
# Press the '''SEL/PUSH EXEC''' dial to lock the shutter speed. To readjust the shutter speed, do steps 2 to 4 again.
===ADJUSTING THE ND FILTER===
You can record the subject clearly by using the ND filter when the recording environment is too bright. The ND filters 1, 2, and 3 reduce the volume of light to about 1/4, 1/16 and 1/64 respectively.
If ND1 flashes during the iris automatic adjustment, set the ND filter to 1. If ND2 flashes during the iris automatic adjustment, set the ND filter to 2. If ND3 flashes during the iris automatic adjustment, set the ND filter to 3. The ND filter indicator will stop flashing and remain on the screen.
If NDOFF flashes set the ND filter to off. The ND filter icon will disappear from the screen.
*'''NOTE''': If you change the ND filter to OFF, the ND filter icon will disappear from the screen.
*'''NOTE''': When adjusting the iris manually, the ND filter icon does not flash even if the light volume should be adjusted with the ND filter.
*'''NOTE''': If the camcorder cannot detect the ND filter position (OFF/1/2/3), ND flashes on the screen. Make sure that the ND filter is set correctly.
**'''TIP''': While recording a bright subject, diffraction may occur if you close the aperture further down, resulting in a fuzzy focus (this is a common phenomenon with video cameras). The ND filter suppresses this phenomenon and gives better recording results.
===WHITE BALANCE===
You can adjust and fix white balance according to the lighting conditions of recording environment. You can store white balance values in memory A and memory B. Unless a white balance is readjusted, values will remain even after the power has been turned off.
====SETTING WHITE BALANCE====
# During recording or standby, set the '''AUTO/MANUAL''' switch to MANUAL.
# Press the '''WHT BAL''' button.
# Set the white balance memory switch to '''A''' or '''B'''.
# Capture a white subject, such as white paper, full-screen in the same lighting condition as the subject.
# Press the '''Custom WHT BAL''' button (one push) WHT BAL A or WHT BAL B starts flashing rapidly. It will stay on when the white balance adjustment is completed and the adjusted value is stored in WHT BAL A or WHT BAL B.
*'''NOTE''': When a white balance adjustment value has not been obtained successfully, WHT BAL A or WHT BAL B turns from rapid flashing to slow flashing. Adjust the subject appropriately and set the shutter speed to auto or around 1/60, the try adjusting white balance again.
====ZEBRA STRIPING====
You can display a zebra pattern as a guide for adjusting brightness. Zebra stripes are the only real indication of lighting levels. The Zebra pattern is a stripe pattern displayed where the image will be overexposed over a certain level and detail will be lost.
You can select the brightness level between 70 and 100 or 100+. The default setting is [70]. 100 IRE is the upper limit of legal video and is the correct value of white. From The Filmmaker's Handbook: "It's an old cliché of "video lighting" that it's necessary to expose flesh tones consistently from shot to shot, for example at 65-70 percent on a waveform monitor. This approach is outmoded (if not racist). First, skin tone varies a lot from person to person, from pale white to dark black. If you use auto-iris on close-ups of people's faces, it will tend to expose everyone the same...Momentary use of auto-iris is always good way to spot-check what the camera thinks the best average exposure should be, but don't neglect to use your eyes and your creative common sense" (pg. 191).
# Press the '''MENU''' button.
# Select DISPLAY SET with the '''SEL/PUSH EXEC''' dial.
# Select ZEBRA with the '''SEL/PUSH EXEC''' dial.
# Select the appropriate level.
*'''NOTE''': When you select [ON], the Zebra icon (a square with diagonal lines) and the brightness level appear on the screen. The zebra pattern will not be recorded with the image. the default setting is [OFF].
==AUDIO SETUP==
===CHANNEL SETTING===
# Select input with the '''CH1''' (INT MIC/INPUT 1) switch and the '''CH2''' (INT MIC/INPUT1/INPUT2).
# Set '''INPUT1''' to an appropriate position for the microphone connected to the INPUT1 jack.
* LINE: For inputting sound from an audio device.
* MIC: For inputting sound from an external microphone that does not support the +48V power source (phantom power).
* MIC+48V: For inputting sound from a device that supports the +48v power source, including the supplied microphone.
When you connect a microphone to the INPUT2 jack, set the INPUT2 switch to an appropriate position for that microphone.
'''WHEN THE CH1 SWITCH IS SET TO INT MIC'''
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! CH2 SWITCH POSITION !! INPUT CHANNEL !! SOURCE
|-
| INT MIC || Internal microphone (L) || CH1
|-
| INT MIC || Internal microphone (R) || CH2*)
|-
| INPUT1 || Internal microphone (mono) || CH1
|-
| INPUT1 || XLR INPUT1 || CH2**
|-
| INPUT2 || Internal microphone (mono) || CH1
|-
| INPUT2 || Internal microphone (mono) || CH2
|}
'''WHEN THE CH1 SWITCH IS SET TO INPUT1'''
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! CH2 SWITCH !! INPUT CHANNEL !! SOURCE
|-
| INT MIC || XLR INPUT1 || CH1
|-
| INT MIC || Internal microphone (mono) || CH2**
|-
| INPUT1 || XLR INPUT1 || CH1
|-
| INPUT1 || XLR INPUT1 || CH2**
|-
| INPUT2 || XLR INPUT1 || CH1
|-
| INPUT2 || XLR INPUT2 || CH2**
|}

* The recording level of channel 2 is synchronized with that of channel 1 when only the internal microphone is used. The recording level of channel 2 is controlled with '''CH1''' (AUDIO LEVEL) dial and the '''CH1''' (AUTO/MAN) switch.
* You can adjust the recording levels of channel 1 and channel 2 separately.
*'''NOTE''': Do not operate the '''INPUT1/INPUT2''' switches during recording to prevent noise from being recorded.
*'''NOTE''': When you connect a device that supports the +48V power source to the INPUT1 or INPUT2 jack, set the '''INPUT1/INPUT2''' switches to MIC+48v prior to connecting the device. When you disconnect the device, set the '''INPUT1/INPUT2''' switch to MIC first, then disconnect it.
*'''NOTE''': When you connect a microphone that does not support the +48V power source to the INPUT1 or INPUT2 jack, set the '''INPUT1/INPUT2''' to MIC. If you use it with the INPUT1/INPUT2 switch set to MIC+48V, it may damage or the recorded sound be distorted.

===ADJUSTING THE VOLUME===
You can adjust the volume of an internal microphone or a microphone connected to the INPUT1/INPUT2 jack.
# Set '''AUTO/MAN''' (CH1/CH2) switch of the channel to be adjust to MAN.
# Turn the '''AUDIO LEVEL''' dial to adjust the volume during recording or standby.
===SETTING THE HEADPHONE SOUND===
You can select the channel, CH1 or Ch2, to output from the headphone. You can select the channel, Ch1 or CH2 or Stereo Mix, to output from the headphone.
==TIME CODE and USER BIT==
The camcorder records movies accompanied by time data, such as time code and user bit. Display the setting screen by pressing the '''MENU''' and select (TC/UB SET) with the '''SEL/PUSH EXEC''' dial.
You can synchronize the time code of this camcorder with the time code of another camcorder.
===PRESETTING THE TIME CODE===
# Select [TC PRESET] with the '''SEL/PUSH EXEC''' dial.
# Select [PRESET] with the '''SEL/PUSH EXEC''' dial.
# Select the first 2 digits with the '''SEL/PUSH EXEC''' dial. You can set the time code between 00:00:00:00 and 23:59:59:29.
# Set other digits by repeating step 3.
# Select [OK] with the '''SEL/PUSH EXEC''' dial.
===TO RESET THE TIME CODE===
You can reset the time code (00:00:00:00). Select [RESET] in step 2 of "PRESETTING THE TIME CODE."
===PRESETTING THE USER BIT===
# Select [UB PRESET] with the '''SEL/PUSH EXEC''' dial.
# Select [PRESET] with the '''SE:/PRESET EXEC''' dial.
# Select the first 2 digits with the '''SEL/PUSH EXEC''' dial.
# Set other digits by repeating step 3.
# Select [OK] with the '''SEL/PUSH EXEC''' dial.
===TO RESET THE USER BIT===
You can reset the user bit (00 00 00 00) Select [RESET in step 2 of "PRESETTING THE USER BIT."
==PLAYBACK==
Press the '''VISUAL INDEX''' button or the '''MODE''' button followed by touching '''PLAY''' then [VISUAL INDEX] on the screen. To play back movies, touch recording media you want to play back. Touch the playback mode and select the desired image quality of movies. Touch the thumbnail of the movie you want to play twice.
[[Category:Media Loan]]

APS Bolex 16mm Reflex Operating Guide

2020-04-25T17:26:47Z

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===Introduction===
'''[http://wikis.evergreen.edu/computing/images/6/6c/Aps_BolexH16_edit.pdf Bolex H-16 Reflex Camera Operating Guide PDF]''' <br>
[[APS Bolex 16mm Reflex Proficiency Test]]<br>
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{{#ev:vimeo|148556463|800|center|H-16 Bolex Reflex Tutorial}}
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The Bolex H-16 Rex and H-16 SBM cameras are 16MM reflex cameras. The optical system permits through-the-lens viewing at all times. The self-threading allows easy loading of daylight spools. Camera features include single-frame filming, extended exposure, slow motion, backwind and a 133 ̊-145 ̊ angle variable shutter. Media Loan’s Advanced Production Services (APS) has a variety of Bolex H-16 cameras manufactured between 1960 and 1976. Although all have similar features, the controls vary slightly.

Also available for use with the Bolex cameras are zoom lenses, prime lenses, and an intervalometer as well as other accessories.
Care must be taken when using a Bolex because they are expensive and very difficult to replace.
*DO NOT subject the camera to severe impacts or prolonged vibrations.
*DO NOT subject the camera to extreme heat or cold. Drastic temperature changes can cause condensation to occur inside the camera. Let the camera acclimate to the environment you are shooting in by letting it rest in the case with the case tabs opened but the lid closed for at least an hour.
*DO NOT touch the prism.
*DO NOT use excessive force or over tighten anything on the camera.<br />

'''''You are 100% financially responsible for repair and/or replacement in the event of damage or loss of the Bolex, as well as any other equipment checked out from Media Loan.'''''

===Viewfinder===
The Bolex H-16 viewfinder enables accurate focusing and framing, and allows you to estimate the depth of field.

The reflex prism deflects 20 - 25% of the light passing through the lens into the viewfinder system: only 75 – 80% of the light reaches the film plane. The quality of the light reaching the film is reduced by about 1/2 to 1/3 of an f-stop.

To compensate for the light reduction, Bolex has determined that '''the effective shutter speed for the H-16 camera is 1/80 of a second''' rather than the standard 1/65 of a second. Another compensation for the light loss is the RX lens. The RX lens is calibrated to pass 1/2 to 1/3 more light than the aperture markings on the barrel indicates. '''When using RX lenses with the H-16 camera, the effective shutter speed is back to 1/65 of a second.'''

APS will provide you with RX lenses (designated after the name on the barrel of the lens), unless you request otherwise or no RX lenses are available. Make sure you know whether or not the lenses you are checking out are RX or non-RX. (Ask an APS employee to show you how to check the lens if necessary.) When using non-RX lenses of 50 mm or less, satisfactory results can be obtained when stopped down to f/8 or smaller.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Lens Type !!12fps
!16fps
!18fps
!24fps
!32fps
!48fps
!64fps!! Single-frame
|-
| Rx ||1/33rd of a second
|1/45th of a second
|1/50th of a second
|1/65th of a second
|1/90th of a second
|1/130th of a second
|1/180th of a second|| 1/30th of a second
|-
| Non-Rx ||1/40th of a second
|1/55th of a second
|1/60th of a second
|1/80th of a second
|1/110th of a second
|1/160th of a second
|1/220nd of a second|| 1/40th of a second
|}

==Anatomy==
[[file:bolexdiagram2.jpg|700px|right|thumb|Bolex Parts - Click to englarge]]<br />
# Diopter
# Diopter lock
# Eyecup
# MOT (engage motor)
# Spring lever
# 0 (disengage motor)
# Footage counter
# Winding crank
# Crank latch (behind)
# Douser
# Frame counter & knob
# Backwind
# Timed exposure
# Extended exposure knob
# Instantaneous exposure
# Frame rate selector
# STOP
# M (continuous)
# Release selector
# P (single frame)
# Variable shutter
# Turret
# Turret arm
# Release button
# Electric motor shaft

===Douser===
The douser (located on the reflex viewfinder) closes the eyepiece to keep light from reaching and fogging the film plane through the viewfinder. The douser is open when the lever is in the horizontal position and closed when in the vertical position. '''Close the douser whenever your eye is removed from the eyepiece to prevent film from fogging.'''

===Diopter Adjustment===
The diopter adjustment corrects the optical system to the operator’s eyesight and remains the same for all lenses on the camera. If you wear glasses, you can adjust the diopter to your eyesight and achieve accurate focus without your glasses. Always set the diopter to your eyesight (before filming).

====To set the diopter:====
#Turn the turret to expose the reflex prism (no lens in the taking position) or remove the cover of the bayonet mount.
#Point the camera at a light source.
#Unlock the diopter adjustment either by loosening the grooved ring around the viewfinder or the locking screw depending on the camera model.
#Adjust the viewfinder until the grain of the ground glass is perfectly sharp.
#Lock the diopter finger tight, but '''DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN.'''

===Turret Mount===
[[file:Bolex front.jpg|340px|left|thumb|Turret Mount Bolex]]
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<br />

You can change from one lens to another easily by turning the turret. To turn the turret, be sure to use the silver fold away lever rather than handling the lenses. Doing so lessens the risk of accidentally changing the aperture and/or focus ring – or damaging the lenses and/or camera.

When using heavier lenses, such as telephoto or zoom lenses, the turret should be locked with a turret plug, marked with a red ring. Turret plugs go into the lowest lens cavity, when turret is in normal position.

For lighter
lenses, the turret lock on the camera should be sufficient for stabilizing the turret. This lock is located above the lens in the taking position and should be tightened before the lenses are in place. Place wide-angle lenses and the telephoto lenses opposite of each other on the turret so that the telephoto lens does not interfere with the field of the wide-angle lens.
To attach a lens, simply unscrew the turret cap and screw on the lens. You can have up to three lenses mounted at once on the turret mount. If using less than three lenses, make sure turret caps are secured in unused positions. ALWAYS keep loose turret caps and lens caps in the case to avoid losing them.

====Turret Mount Filters====
Cameras with a turret mount have a filter between the taking lens position and the reflex prism. The filter remains in place no matter which lens is used. When filming without a filter, an empty filter carrier should be left in the filter slot to prevent light from entering the camera through the slot and fogging the film. Make sure the carrier is located firmly within the slot and the correct filter is in place before shooting. An incorrect filter will either alter the color balance or exposure.

===Bayonet Mount===
[[file:Bolex bayonet front.jpg|400px|right|thumb|Bayonet Mount Bolex]]
The Bolex H-16 SBM camera has a single lens bayonet mount and is recommended for use with heavier lenses. <br />
To mount a lens:
# Turn the outer ring in the direction of the arrow (counter-clockwise if camera is facing you). Press the button on the bottom of the mount to move the screw into the open position where you will se the tabs of the cap.
# Lift the cap out of the mount and immediately place the lens mount in its place. Be careful not to touch the prism!
# Turn the ring clockwise to secure the lens mount in place and screw the lens into place.

To remove a lens and secure the bayonet mount cap:
# Unscrew the lens; replace lens caps and return to lens case.
# Turn outer ring as described above until tabs in lens ring are revealed.
# Remove the lens by pulling it out. DO NOT touch prism with fingers!
# Replace cap and secure by turning lens clockwise.

====Bayonet Mount Filters====
Filter insertion is from the control side of the camera. When not in use, the filter should be left in the storage position with the lever folded down and locked.
To insert a filter:
1. Slide the button down and insert the filter into the filter slot with the notched side down.
2. The first position is where the filter can be stored until needed. Fold the handle down and secure in notch.
To use the filter, it must be inserted all the way in to the filter slot so that it is in between the lens and the prism.
3. From the storage position, unfold the lever. Slide the button down and continue inserting the filter until it’s all the way in.

[[file:bolexfrontgif.gif]]

===Film Speeds===
The camera has film speeds ranging from 12 to 64 frames per second, except for the H-16 Reflex (the earliest model) which also has a setting for 8fps. To select the desired film speed, turn the control knob until the corresponding figure is opposite the red dot. When changing filming speeds, do not forget to alter exposure setting. (When changing from 24 to 48 by one stop and so forth.)

===Release Selector (AKA Side Release)===
The H-16 can be used for normal, continuous or single frame filming. The different operations are controlled by the release selector.
Normal – This method is suitable for most shooting situations. The camera runs as long as the operator depresses the front release button or pushes the release selector towards M.
Continuous – Push the release selector towards M until it clicks into place. The camera will continue running until the wind runs out or the release selector is pushed back to the STOP position.
Single frame – Use a cable release adapter to attach a cable release to the release selector. The adapter should be set so that the cable release pushes the release selector towards the P. Single frame exposures can be set for Instantaneous or Time Release. Turn the knob or lever to I to select Instantaneous. The effective shutter speed is 1/30 of a second. To select Time Release, set the knob’s guide mark or the lever to T. The shutter will stay open for as long as the release selector is set to P.

===Camera Motor===
The H-16 cameras have a spring drive motor. The motor can be disengaged to backwind the film. Most cameras that are available from APS can be used with a motor and therefore used with the Intervalometer for time-lapse animation or with electric motor for sync sound.
To wind the camera:
#Set the disengaging lever to MOT and the release selector to STOP. (If the release selector will not go to STOP, slightly wind the spring.)
#Lift the winding crank, which automatically engages the spindle, and set so that the slot in the handle is secured on the tab.
#Wind the spring counter-clockwise fully without forcing it.
#Fold the crank back and secure it on the latch on the lower body.

Fully wound, the motor will drive about 18 feet of film through the camera (about 28 seconds at 24fps).
Important: Never leave the camera wound during storage. This may ruin the spring. When running down the camera with no film loaded, set the film speed at the lowest setting.

===Variable Shutter===
The H-16 is equipped with a shutter capable of having its aperture varied whether or not the camera is running or stopped. This enables you to reduce exposure time without altering the camera running speed or f-stop. In bright light, the variable shutter can be used to reduce exposure, therefore eliminating the need for a neutral density filter.
The shutter may be locked in each of its five positions by pulling it out and pushing in when at the desired setting. The markings on the variable shutter correspond to the equivalent f-stop change (i.e., filming at the 1/2 mark is equivalent to stopping down by 1/2, at mark 2 equals closing down the lens diaphragm by 2 stops.) '''WHEN THE VARIABLE SHUTTER IS FULLY CLOSED, NO LIGHT ENTERS THE FILM PLANE
Warning: You can still see an image through the viewfinder if the variable shutter is closed.''' Some cameras show a triangular warning signal, but not all. Make sure you variable shutter is opened to the correct setting when filming.

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===Footage Counter===
The footage counter indicates how much film has been exposed. The counter will automatically reset when the lid is removed and will read FEET.
===Frame Counter===
The frame counter is helpful for lap dissolves, double exposures and animation. The frame counter adds frames in forward run and subtracts them in reverse. The upper dial counts single frames, 0 - 50. The lower dial totals in units of 50 frames, 0 - 1000.
===Loading the Camera===
The H-16 has automatic threading and loop forming capabilities making it an easy camera to load. When shooting at 24fps, there is an option for an audible click every second indicating that 8 inches of film has passed through the camera. This can be useful when timing a pan or zoom shot. For an audible click, move the audible signal select lever down when loading film; for no click place the lever in the 0 position.
====Before loading the camera:====
#Set the release selector to STOP.
#Set the disengaging lever to MOT.
#Set the frame rate to the desired camera speed.
#Wind the camera.
Open the camera lid. Visually inspect the film gate to make sure that it is not dirty. '''DO NOT use condensed air to blow dust from the camera.''' Cleaning the gate is a delicate procedure and you can cause irreparable damage if you do not do it correctly. Cameras are inspected and cleaned when they are returned to Media Loan so the camera you check out should be ready for filming. Use care when loading the camera so that you do not inadvertently get hair or debris inside which could ruin your film. Make sure your hands are clean before loading film or otherwise poking about inside the camera.

====Loading the Camera====
When loading the Bolex, make sure to go through the following steps:<br />

#Check that the pressure plate is locked so that it cannot open. The film will jam at this point if the plate is not closed.
#Close the loop formers by moving the control lever down so that it is parallel to the pressure plate.
#Remove the empty daylight spool from its spindle by pressing the ejector. This will be your take-up spool. (The spool can pop out so block it with your hand.)
#Place the loaded daylight spool on the upper spindle. The film should come off in the direction of the engraved arrow. At the film gate, the emulsion should always face towards the front of the camera.
#Using the film end located at the bottom of the camera, clip the film end.
#Insert film end in the top feed sprocket and start the camera motor by depressing the front release button.
#The film is automatically threaded through the gate. If you need to adjust the film, you can spread the sprocket guides by carefully pushing the sprocket guide in from the sprocket wheels.
#Continue to run the film until about 12 inches have run through the drive mechanism.
#Open the loop formers by pressing the button on the lever located on the sprocket/gate assembly.
#Insert the film end into the take-up spool in the direction of the engraved arrow. Place the spool on the lower spindle and take up any slack by hand.
#Run the camera again for several seconds, listening to make sure the film is threaded properly. Check that the film is advancing properly and that the loops do not scrape the body.
#Replace the lid and lock.
#The footage counter will be reset. Run the camera until the counter reads 0. This indicates the film leader has been taken up and the camera is ready to be used.
'''Film can be loaded in light, but subdued light is best.'''

===Lap Dissolve===
Superimposing a fade-in on a fade-out makes a lap dissolve so that one picture gradually disappears as the next gradually appears. (This is also known as a cross-dissolve.) This allows for a smooth transition during which the picture brightness scarcely varies. To produce a lap dissolve:
#Close the first shot in a sequence with a fade out. When beginning to close down the variable shutter, note what frame you are at in the frame counter. Alternatively, time how long it takes you to reach the closed position from the start of the fade and stop filming.
#Lock the variable shutter in the closed position.
#Disengage the motor by setting the selector to 0.
#Set the release selector to M.
#Close the douser if not already closed by moving it into the vertical position.
#Cap the lens.
#Using the backwind key, rewind the film until the frame counter indicates the duration of the fade out.
#Move the release selector to the STOP position.
#Frame the second sequence to be filmed.
#As you begin filming by pressing the release selector to M, begin the fade in by moving the variable shutter smoothly to the open position.
#Lock the variable shutter into the open position.
The Rex-o-fader is an accessory that can help with smooth fades and is available at APS. Ask an APS employee to show you how to attach and use it if you decide to check it out with a Bolex.

==ACCESSORIES==
[[file:bolexaccessories.jpg|400px|right|thumb|Bolex Accessories: cable release & adapter, filter kit, light meter, backwind]]
There are many accessory options for the Bolex. You must include these on your APS workorder for them to be added to your reservation as none of these items automatically come with the camera.

* Lenses: wide, standard, telephoto, and zoom
* Light meter: measure the light in a scene to set the proper exposure.
* Backwind: use this to rewind your film in the Bolex for double exposures, etc
* Cable release & adapter: use to take pictures, such as for timelapse animation on the Bolex.
* Filter kit: changes the contrast of a scene, among other effects. See the [http://wikis.evergreen.edu/computing/index.php/APS_Bolex_Filter_Kit_Quick_Guide filter kit guide] for a full explanation.<br />

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APS Bolex 16mm Reflex Proficiency Test

2020-04-25T17:14:59Z

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Please read the [[APS Bolex 16mm Reflex Operating Guide]] to complete the written portion of test '''prior''' to in-person operational proficiency.

'''Bring''' test answers to your scheduled in-person operational proficiency, with your name and TESC ID number clearly indicated.[[File:Bolex bayonet front.jpg|thumb]]
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'''Written Test'''
# What additional accessories do you need to check out in addition to the Bolex?
# List the four steps necessary to set the diopter adjustment.
# How does changing the frame rate (frames per second/fps) effect the look of the film?
# What is the standard frame rate for shooting on 16mm film?
# Explain the difference between Bolex RX lenses and non-RX lenses. What do you need to do to compensate for the difference?
# Describe the difference between a bayonet mount and a turret mount camera.
# What is the function of the turret plug?
# List the steps necessary to load the camera.
# To avoid fogging the film, what part of the camera must always be in up-right (vertical) position when the cameraperson's eye is not against the eye cup?
# How do you know when the variable shutter is closed? What is the consequence of not being sure of its position?
# What should you always do before putting the Bolex away?
# What is the extent of your financial responsibility in case of loss, or damage to the camera?
<br>'''Operational Proficiency Test'''
* Identify all of the parts and control of the Bolex H16.
* Set the diopter
* Show how to wind the camera motor
* Demonstrate how to insert and change filters in the camera.
* Set the fps at 24, set the counter at 0.
* Observe the differences between slow and fast frame rates.
* Load film in the camera.
* Demonstrate how to create a lap dissolve.
* Demonstrate extended exposure and animation features.
* Display proper lens mounting on both the turret and bayonet mount cameras.
* Properly attach a cable release.
* Demonstrate how to use a rewind.
* Wind the camera down before putting it away.


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APS Bolex 16mm Reflex Operating Guide

2020-04-21T19:44:08Z

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===Introduction===
'''[http://wikis.evergreen.edu/computing/images/6/6c/Aps_BolexH16_edit.pdf Bolex H-16 Reflex Camera Operating Guide PDF]''' <br>
[[APS Bolex 16mm Reflex Proficiency Test]]<br>
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{{#ev:vimeo|148556463|800|center|H-16 Bolex Reflex Tutorial}}
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The Bolex H-16 Rex and H-16 SBM cameras are 16MM reflex cameras. The optical system permits through-the-lens viewing at all times. The self-threading allows easy loading of daylight spools. Camera features include single-frame filming, extended exposure, slow motion, backwind and a 133 ̊-145 ̊ angle variable shutter. Media Loan’s Advanced Production Services (APS) has a variety of Bolex H-16 cameras manufactured between 1960 and 1976. Although all have similar features, the controls vary slightly.

Also available for use with the Bolex cameras are zoom lenses, prime lenses, and an intervalometer as well as other accessories.
Care must be taken when using a Bolex because they are expensive and very difficult to replace.
*DO NOT subject the camera to severe impacts or prolonged vibrations.
*DO NOT subject the camera to extreme heat or cold. Drastic temperature changes can cause condensation to occur inside the camera. Let the camera acclimate to the environment you are shooting in by letting it rest in the case with the case tabs opened but the lid closed for at least an hour.
*DO NOT touch the prism.
*DO NOT use excessive force or over tighten anything on the camera.<br />

'''''You are 100% financially responsible for repair and/or replacement in the event of damage or loss of the Bolex, as well as any other equipment checked out from Media Loan.'''''

===Viewfinder===
The Bolex H-16 viewfinder enables accurate focusing and framing, and allows you to estimate the depth of field.

The reflex prism deflects 20 - 25% of the light passing through the lens into the viewfinder system: only 75 – 80% of the light reaches the film plane. The quality of the light reaching the film is reduced by about 1/2 to 1/3 of an f-stop.

To compensate for the light reduction, Bolex has determined that '''the effective shutter speed for the H-16 camera is 1/80 of a second''' rather than the standard 1/65 of a second. Another compensation for the light loss is the RX lens. The RX lens is calibrated to pass 1/2 to 1/3 more light than the aperture markings on the barrel indicates. '''When using RX lenses with the H-16 camera, the effective shutter speed is back to 1/65 of a second.'''

APS will provide you with RX lenses (designated after the name on the barrel of the lens), unless you request otherwise or no RX lenses are available. Make sure you know whether or not the lenses you are checking out are RX or non-RX. (Ask an APS employee to show you how to check the lens if necessary.) When using non-RX lenses of 50 mm or less, satisfactory results can be obtained when stopped down to f/8 or smaller.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Lens Type !!12fps
!16fps
!18fps
!24fps
!32fps
!48fps
!64fps!! Single-frame
|-
| Rx ||1/33rd of a second
|1/45th of a second
|1/50th of a second
|1/65th of a second
|1/90th of a second
|1/130th of a second
|1/180th of a second|| 1/30th of a second
|-
| Non-Rx ||1/40th of a second
|1/55th of a second
|1/60th of a second
|1/80th of a second
|1/110th of a second
|1/160th of a second
|1/220nd of a second|| 1/40th of a second
|}

==Anatomy==
[[file:bolexdiagram2.jpg|700px|right|thumb|Bolex Parts - Click to englarge]]<br />
# Diopter
# Diopter lock
# Eyecup
# MOT (engage motor)
# Spring lever
# 0 (disengage motor)
# Footage counter
# Winding crank
# Crank latch (behind)
# Douser
# Frame counter & knob
# Backwind
# Timed exposure
# Extended exposure knob
# Instantaneous exposure
# Frame rate selector
# STOP
# M (continuous)
# Release selector
# P (single frame)
# Variable shutter
# Turret
# Turret arm
# Release button
# Electric motor shaft

===Douser===
The douser (located on the reflex viewfinder) closes the eyepiece to keep light from reaching and fogging the film plane through the viewfinder. The douser is open when the lever is in the horizontal position and closed when in the vertical position. Close the douser whenever your eye is removed from the eyepiece to prevent film from fogging.

===Diopter Adjustment===
The diopter adjustment corrects the optical system to the operator’s eyesight and remains the same for all lenses on the camera. If you wear glasses, you can adjust the diopter to your eyesight and achieve accurate focus without your glasses. Always set the diopter to your eyesight (before filming).

====To set the diopter:====
#Turn the turret to expose the reflex prism (no lens in the taking position) or remove the cover of the bayonet mount.
#Point the camera at a light source.
#Unlock the diopter adjustment either by loosening the grooved ring around the viewfinder or the locking screw depending on the camera model.
#Adjust the viewfinder until the grain of the ground glass is perfectly sharp.
#Lock the diopter finger tight, but '''DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN.'''

===Turret Mount===
[[file:Bolex front.jpg|340px|left|thumb|Turret Mount Bolex]]
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You can change from one lens to another easily by turning the turret. To turn the turret, be sure to use the silver fold away lever rather than handling the lenses. Doing so lessens the risk of accidentally changing the aperture and/or focus ring – or damaging the lenses and/or camera.

When using heavier lenses, such as telephoto or zoom lenses, the turret should be locked with a turret plug, marked with a red ring. Turret plugs go into the lowest lens cavity, when turret is in normal position.

For lighter
lenses, the turret lock on the camera should be sufficient for stabilizing the turret. This lock is located above the lens in the taking position and should be tightened before the lenses are in place. Place wide-angle lenses and the telephoto lenses opposite of each other on the turret so that the telephoto lens does not interfere with the field of the wide-angle lens.
To attach a lens, simply unscrew the turret cap and screw on the lens. You can have up to three lenses mounted at once on the turret mount. If using less than three lenses, make sure turret caps are secured in unused positions. ALWAYS keep loose turret caps and lens caps in the case to avoid losing them.

====Turret Mount Filters====
Cameras with a turret mount have a filter between the taking lens position and the reflex prism. The filter remains in place no matter which lens is used. When filming without a filter, an empty filter carrier should be left in the filter slot to prevent light from entering the camera through the slot and fogging the film. Make sure the carrier is located firmly within the slot and the correct filter is in place before shooting. An incorrect filter will either alter the color balance or exposure.

===Bayonet Mount===
[[file:Bolex bayonet front.jpg|400px|right|thumb|Bayonet Mount Bolex]]
The Bolex H-16 SBM camera has a single lens bayonet mount and is recommended for use with heavier lenses. <br />
To mount a lens:
# Turn the outer ring in the direction of the arrow (counter-clockwise if camera is facing you). Press the button on the bottom of the mount to move the screw into the open position where you will se the tabs of the cap.
# Lift the cap out of the mount and immediately place the lens mount in its place. Be careful not to touch the prism!
# Turn the ring clockwise to secure the lens mount in place and screw the lens into place.

To remove a lens and secure the bayonet mount cap:
# Unscrew the lens; replace lens caps and return to lens case.
# Turn outer ring as described above until tabs in lens ring are revealed.
# Remove the lens by pulling it out. DO NOT touch prism with fingers!
# Replace cap and secure by turning lens clockwise.

====Bayonet Mount Filters====
Filter insertion is from the control side of the camera. When not in use, the filter should be left in the storage position with the lever folded down and locked.
To insert a filter:
1. Slide the button down and insert the filter into the filter slot with the notched side down.
2. The first position is where the filter can be stored until needed. Fold the handle down and secure in notch.
To use the filter, it must be inserted all the way in to the filter slot so that it is in between the lens and the prism.
3. From the storage position, unfold the lever. Slide the button down and continue inserting the filter until it’s all the way in.

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===Film Speeds===
The camera has film speeds ranging from 12 to 64 frames per second, except for the H-16 Reflex (the earliest model) which also has a setting for 8fps. To select the desired film speed, turn the control knob until the corresponding figure is opposite the red dot. When changing filming speeds, do not forget to alter exposure setting. (When changing from 24 to 48 by one stop and so forth.)

===Release Selector (AKA Side Release)===
The H-16 can be used for normal, continuous or single frame filming. The different operations are controlled by the release selector.
Normal – This method is suitable for most shooting situations. The camera runs as long as the operator depresses the front release button or pushes the release selector towards M.
Continuous – Push the release selector towards M until it clicks into place. The camera will continue running until the wind runs out or the release selector is pushed back to the STOP position.
Single frame – Use a cable release adapter to attach a cable release to the release selector. The adapter should be set so that the cable release pushes the release selector towards the P. Single frame exposures can be set for Instantaneous or Time Release. Turn the knob or lever to I to select Instantaneous. The effective shutter speed is 1/30 of a second. To select Time Release, set the knob’s guide mark or the lever to T. The shutter will stay open for as long as the release selector is set to P.

===Camera Motor===
The H-16 cameras have a spring drive motor. The motor can be disengaged to backwind the film. Most cameras that are available from APS can be used with a motor and therefore used with the Intervalometer for time-lapse animation or with electric motor for sync sound.
To wind the camera:
#Set the disengaging lever to MOT and the release selector to STOP. (If the release selector will not go to STOP, slightly wind the spring.)
#Lift the winding crank, which automatically engages the spindle, and set so that the slot in the handle is secured on the tab.
#Wind the spring counter-clockwise fully without forcing it.
#Fold the crank back and secure it on the latch on the lower body.

Fully wound, the motor will drive about 18 feet of film through the camera (about 28 seconds at 24fps).
Important: Never leave the camera wound during storage. This may ruin the spring. When running down the camera with no film loaded, set the film speed at the lowest setting.

===Variable Shutter===
The H-16 is equipped with a shutter capable of having its aperture varied whether or not the camera is running or stopped. This enables you to reduce exposure time without altering the camera running speed or f-stop. In bright light, the variable shutter can be used to reduce exposure, therefore eliminating the need for a neutral density filter.
The shutter may be locked in each of its five positions by pulling it out and pushing in when at the desired setting. The markings on the variable shutter correspond to the equivalent f-stop change (i.e., filming at the 1/2 mark is equivalent to stopping down by 1/2, at mark 2 equals closing down the lens diaphragm by 2 stops.) When the variable shutter is fully closed, no light enters the film plane.
Warning: You can still see an image through the viewfinder if the variable shutter is closed. Some cameras show a triangular warning signal, but not all. Make sure you variable shutter is opened to the correct setting when filming.

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===Footage Counter===
The footage counter indicates how much film has been exposed. The counter will automatically reset when the lid is removed and will read FEET.
===Frame Counter===
The frame counter is helpful for lap dissolves, double exposures and animation. The frame counter adds frames in forward run and subtracts them in reverse. The upper dial counts single frames, 0 - 50. The lower dial totals in units of 50 frames, 0 - 1000.
===Loading the Camera===
The H-16 has automatic threading and loop forming capabilities making it an easy camera to load. When shooting at 24fps, there is an option for an audible click every second indicating that 8 inches of film has passed through the camera. This can be useful when timing a pan or zoom shot. For an audible click, move the audible signal select lever down when loading film; for no click place the lever in the 0 position.
====Before loading the camera:====
#Set the release selector to STOP.
#Set the disengaging lever to MOT.
#Set the frame rate to the desired camera speed.
#Wind the camera.
Open the camera lid. Visually inspect the film gate to make sure that it is not dirty. DO NOT use condensed air to blow dust from the camera. Cleaning the gate is a delicate procedure and you can cause irreparable damage if you do not do it correctly. Cameras are inspected and cleaned when they are returned to Media Loan so the camera you check out should be ready for filming. Use care when loading the camera so that you do not inadvertently get hair or debris inside which could ruin your film. Make sure your hands are clean before loading film or otherwise poking about inside the camera.

====Loading the Camera====
When loading the Bolex, make sure to go through the following steps:<br />

#Check that the pressure plate is locked so that it cannot open. The film will jam at this point if the plate is not closed.
#Close the loop formers by moving the control lever down so that it is parallel to the pressure plate.
#Remove the empty daylight spool from its spindle by pressing the ejector. This will be your take-up spool. (The spool can pop out so block it with your hand.)
#Place the loaded daylight spool on the upper spindle. The film should come off in the direction of the engraved arrow. At the film gate, the emulsion should always face towards the front of the camera.
#Using the film end located at the bottom of the camera, clip the film end.
#Insert film end in the top feed sprocket and start the camera motor by depressing the front release button.
#The film is automatically threaded through the gate. If you need to adjust the film, you can spread the sprocket guides by carefully pushing the sprocket guide in from the sprocket wheels.
#Continue to run the film until about 12 inches have run through the drive mechanism.
#Open the loop formers by pressing the button on the lever located on the sprocket/gate assembly.
#Insert the film end into the take-up spool in the direction of the engraved arrow. Place the spool on the lower spindle and take up any slack by hand.
#Run the camera again for several seconds, listening to make sure the film is threaded properly. Check that the film is advancing properly and that the loops do not scrape the body.
#Replace the lid and lock.
#The footage counter will be reset. Run the camera until the counter reads 0. This indicates the film leader has been taken up and the camera is ready to be used.
'''Film can be loaded in light, but subdued light is best.'''

===Lap Dissolve===
Superimposing a fade-in on a fade-out makes a lap dissolve so that one picture gradually disappears as the next gradually appears. (This is also known as a cross-dissolve.) This allows for a smooth transition during which the picture brightness scarcely varies. To produce a lap dissolve:
#Close the first shot in a sequence with a fade out. When beginning to close down the variable shutter, note what frame you are at in the frame counter. Alternatively, time how long it takes you to reach the closed position from the start of the fade and stop filming.
#Lock the variable shutter in the closed position.
#Disengage the motor by setting the selector to 0.
#Set the release selector to M.
#Close the douser if not already closed by moving it into the vertical position.
#Cap the lens.
#Using the backwind key, rewind the film until the frame counter indicates the duration of the fade out.
#Move the release selector to the STOP position.
#Frame the second sequence to be filmed.
#As you begin filming by pressing the release selector to M, begin the fade in by moving the variable shutter smoothly to the open position.
#Lock the variable shutter into the open position.
The Rex-o-fader is an accessory that can help with smooth fades and is available at APS. Ask an APS employee to show you how to attach and use it if you decide to check it out with a Bolex.

==ACCESSORIES==
[[file:bolexaccessories.jpg|400px|right|thumb|Bolex Accessories: cable release & adapter, filter kit, light meter, backwind]]
There are many accessory options for the Bolex. You must include these on your APS workorder for them to be added to your reservation as none of these items automatically come with the camera.

* Lenses: wide, standard, telephoto, and zoom
* Light meter: measure the light in a scene to set the proper exposure.
* Backwind: use this to rewind your film in the Bolex for double exposures, etc
* Cable release & adapter: use to take pictures, such as for timelapse animation on the Bolex.
* Filter kit: changes the contrast of a scene, among other effects. See the [http://wikis.evergreen.edu/computing/index.php/APS_Bolex_Filter_Kit_Quick_Guide filter kit guide] for a full explanation.<br />

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APS Bolex 16mm Reflex Proficiency Test

2020-04-21T19:07:52Z

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Please read the [[APS Bolex 16mm Reflex Operating Guide]] to complete the written portion of test '''prior''' to in-person operational proficiency. Bring test answers to your scheduled in-person operational proficiency, with your name and TESC ID number clearly indicated.[[File:Bolex bayonet front.jpg|thumb]]
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'''Written Test'''
# What additional accessories do you need to check out in addition to the Bolex?
# List the four steps necessary to set the diopter adjustment.
# How does changing the frame rate (frames per second/fps) effect the look of the film?
# What is the standard frame rate for shooting on 16mm film?
# Explain the difference between Bolex RX lenses and non-RX lenses. What do you need to do to compensate for the difference?
# Describe the difference between a bayonet mount and a turret mount camera.
# What is the function of the turret plug?
# List the steps necessary to load the camera.
# What part of the camera must always be in up-right (vertical) position when the cameraperson's eye is not against the eye cup?
# How do you know when the variable shutter is closed?
# What should you always do before putting the Bolex away?
# What is the extent of your financial responsibility in case of loss, or damage to the camera?
<br>'''Operational Proficiency Test'''
* Identify all of the parts and control of the Bolex H16.
* Set the diopter
* Show how to wind the camera motor
* Demonstrate how to insert and change filters in the camera.
* Set the fps at 24, set the counter at 0.
* Observe the differences between slow and fast frame rates.
* Load film in the camera.
* Demonstrate how to create a lap dissolve.
* Demonstrate extended exposure and animation features.
* Display proper lens mounting on both the turret and bayonet mount cameras.
* Properly attach a cable release.
* Demonstrate how to use a rewind.
* Wind the camera down before putting it away.


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Please read the [[APS Bolex 16mm Reflex Operating Guide]] to complete the written portion of test '''prior''' to in-person operational proficiency. Bring test answers to your scheduled proficiency, with your name and TESC ID number clearly indicated.[[File:Bolex bayonet front.jpg|thumb]]
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'''Written Test'''
# What additional accessories do you need to check out in addition to the Bolex?
# List the four steps necessary to set the diopter adjustment.
# What kind of viewing system does the Bolex H16 employ? Describe how it works.
# How does changing the frame rate (frames per second/fps) effect the look of the film?
# What is the standard frame rate for shooting on 16mm film?
# Explain the difference between Bolex RX lenses and non-RX lenses. What do you need to do to compensate for the difference?
# Describe the difference between a bayonet mount and a turret mount camera.
# What is the function of the turret plug?
# List the steps necessary to load the camera.
# What is film fog and how can you avoid it?
# What should you always do before putting the Bolex away?
# What is the extent of your financial responsibility in case of loss, or damage to the camera?
<br>'''Operational Proficiency Test'''
* Identify all of the parts and control of the Bolex H16.
* Set the diopter
* Show how to wind the camera motor
* Demonstrate how to insert and change filters in the camera.
* Set the fps at 24, set the counter at 0.
* Observe the differences between slow and fast frame rates.
* Load film in the camera.
* Demonstrate how to create a lap dissolve.
* Demonstrate extended exposure and animation features.
* Display proper lens mounting on both the turret and bayonet mount cameras.
* Properly attach a cable release.
* Demonstrate how to use a rewind.
* Wind the camera down before putting it away.


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