Instruction manual
Adaptation of a Video System
The video adaptation enables the director and others
working on the production to view the finder image, before
and during shooting, independently of the cameraman, on
any desired number of monitors in accurately framed, true
perspective. The rotating and pivoting viewfinder is replaced
with the video
adaptation and is fastened with the collar nut (6). To remove
the rotating and pivoting viewfinder, unscrew the chrome
plated cover plate with engraved index markings and then
remove the geared catch ring (4); then loosen the bushing
(A) with a special wrench (S 16 SR-3) and turn the worm
(friction adjustment) about ten turns anti-clockwise with a
hex socket screw driver SW 2 (A 16 SR-16). The bushing
can now be removed and the worm also after a few anti-
clockwise turns more. The collar nut is unscrewed (6), the
viewfinder being held securely. The viewfinder can now be
pulled out forwards; the friction disc (pertinax ring) between
the viewfinder