Instruction manual

Loading the ARRIMAG 120

Loading the magazine should be practised in daylight with

a piece of test film until the procedure can also be carried

out confidently in a darkroom or film changing bag.

Cutting the film through the middle of the perforation holes

simplifies the loading process considerably. The ARRI Film

Cutting Gauge ➪ photo simplifies cutting in the darkroom.

The following steps should be carried out in a darkroom

or film changing bag!

• Remove the loop protector and lay the magazine on a

flat surface with its cover facing upwards.

• To open the cover, depress the safety catch, flip up the

flag-hinged locking grip and turn it counter-clockwise

➪ photo.

• Flip up the magazine cover.

• Swing both roller arms ➪ photo away from the

winding shafts until they lock in place.

• Place the film roll next to the magazine.

Magazines

flag-hinged locking clip

safety catch

film cutting gauge