Image Converter User Manual Model “Oszi” 400 Series 1
Congratulations! You now have the power to produce the look and feel of 35mm film using a MiniDV camcorder. The P+S Technik Mini35Digital image converter is designed for use on the Canon XL1 and Canon XL1S camcorders as well as the Sony DSR-PD150/ DCR-VX2000/ DCR-VX1000 cameras, Panasonic AG-DVX100 and coming soon, the JVC JY HD10. The unit is optimized for 35mm lenses with large rear optical elements, such as Cooke S4 Primes, Zeiss Ultra Primes and Zeiss Super Speeds.
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Delivery Content - Basic Module • 1 – Mini35Digital Image converter, fitted with an interchangeable lens mount of your choice (PL, Panavision, Nikon, et al.) • 2 – Hand Grips (top and side) • 1 – Support Interface with Integrated Shoulder Set and 15mm LWS systems The support interface provides 1/4" and 3/8” attachment points allowing the use of all industry standard tripods, bridge plates and other support systems e.g. Steadicam.
- Connecting Kits • • • • • • 1 - Relay Lens with protective cap 1 - Mounting Plate 1 - Battery Plate with power cable 1 - Remote Control Cable 1 – Hex screwdriver set and screws 1 - Color Viewfinder Holder (Canon Connecting Kit) A Connecting Kit ordered with the basic module is already mounted when delivered. Camera connecting kits must be purchased separately for each brand and are available for the following Mini Digital Video Cameras.
Preparation Avoid Murphy’s Law!! Assemble the Mini35Digital image converter on your camcorder BEFORE the first day of your production. After attaching the unit to your camera according to the steps outlined below, be sure to check each of your lenses, f-stop combinations and shutter adjustments for compatibility. We recommend at least a half, if not full, day of testing before production.
General Description Pos.
Pos. E F Description Comment Bayonet Takes Relay Relay Lens Mount Lens connects to Camera BATT. Battery Cable Input Connector Pin 1 – Bat Pin 2 – Bat. + G Rose Wheel H RUN I Control LED GREEN button Manual RUN / STOP RUN GREEN Æ LOW BAT RED Runs with chosen speed (low power) Æ Acceptable speed Prepare new battery Blinking light Æ Below minimum speed, change bat.
Pos. L Description Comment REMOTE 3 Pin Fisher Pin 1 – GND input female socket Pin 2 – N.C.
Power Connection Connect the cable from the battery plate with the battery input (F) and load battery in the plate. The Connecting Kit uses the same battery type as the camera. LANC & Remote Control with the Mini35Digital The Mini35 can also be controlled via a remote control unit. Use the LANC cable to connect the Mini35 via the INPUT connection (M) with the camera. Then connect the Mini35 via the REMOTE connection (L) with the remote control unit.
C a n o n CANON XL1 / XL1s Follow the steps below to properly attach the Mini35Digital image converter to your Canon XL1 / XL1S with lightweight support a – Viewfinder Holder b - Top Cover c - Lock Ring d - Relay Lens e - Spring loaded pad f – Support release Lever g - Camera Screw h - Battery Holder k - Bottom Screws 13
C a n o n Steps Instructions 1 Make sure the camera is turned off. 2 Remove the relay lens from the Mini35: Explanatory Notes The relay is attached to the rear of the Mini35 via a bayonet type mount. a. Locate the lock ring (c). b. Rotate the lock ring (c) counter clockwise. The lock ring (c) is the ring located in the front of the relay lens, nearest to the body of the Mini35 (photo page 11). 3 Attach the relay lens onto the camera: a.
4 Prepare the Mini35: a. Release the two screws (k) on the bottom of The first time a camera has to be installed you the camera support, and slide the support will find it easier to start by sliding the camera toward the rear battery holder. support out of the way. b. Release the lever (f), push the pad (e) down The camera support platform has a spring- and lock it in that position by tightening loaded pad in the center that adjusts for the lever (f). height of the camera.
C a n o n 5 Mount the relay lens (now attached to the camera) onto the Mini35Digital image converter: Engage the relay into the back port of the a. Open the lock ring (c). Mini35 and secure it in place with the lock ring b. Line up the relay lens into the port holding (c).Æ the camera by its top handle. Make sure the locating pin is fully engaged. c. Close the lock ring (c) clockwise to secure the relay lens. Note: Be sure the camera does not accidently disengage.
6 Attach the camera support: Slide the camera support bracket under the a. The big knurled knob (g) through the camera and attach the knob (g) to the bottom camera platform has to line up with the ¼” of the camera: threaded hole on the camera bottom. b. Start engaging the thread of the knob in the thread of the camera but do not tighten it yet. c.
C a n o n Follow the steps below to test the image once the Mini35 is attached to the camera: Steps Instructions Explanatory Notes 1 Install a 35mm film lens in the mount. 2 Turn on the camera in the fully manual The message “CHECK THE LENS” will be position.Æ displayed in the viewfinder for several seconds, then the image should appear with the word “LENS” blinking. *) If the image is too dark: a. Open the iris on the film lens. b. Open the iris on the relay lens.
If the image does not appear as sharp as expected, a back focus adjustment is necessary. Before changing the back focus please note that the image photographed by the camera is generated on the focus screen inside the Mini35. This focus screen lowers the contrast of the image similar to the effect of a low contrast filter.
C a n o n Follow the steps below to adjust the relay back focus. Steps 1 Instructions Explanatory Notes Release the hex screw k (1.5mm) by about a half a turn. Now the ring is free for adjustment: 2 Leave the Iris on the relay lens fully open and adjust the back focus ring until you have achieved the sharpest image. 3 Check that the film lens is at the best focus You will need a good quality monitor to before you check the back focus a second accurately judge the sharpness. time.
SONY DSR-PD150 / DCR-VX1000 / DCR-VX2000 Follow the steps below to properly attach the Mini35Digital Image converter to your Sony DSR-PD150 / DCR-VX1000 /DCR-VX2000 with lightweight support S O N Y a - Top Cover b - Lock Ring c - Relay Lens d - Spring loaded Pad e - Support release Lever f - Camera Screw g - Battery Holder h - Bottom Screws 21
Steps Instructions 1 Make sure the camera is turned off. 2 Remove the relay lens from the Mini35: Explanatory Notes The relay is attached to the rear of the Mini35 via a bayonet type mount. a. Locate the lock ring (b). b. Rotate the lock ring (b) counter clockwise. The lock ring (b) is the ring located in the front of the relay lens, nearest to the body of the S O N Y Mini35. 3 Attach the relay lens onto the camera: Remove all filters, sunshades, adapter rings, etc.
4 Prepare the Mini35: a. Release the two screws (h) on the bottom The first time a camera has to be installed you of the camera support, and slide the will find it easier to start by sliding the camera support toward the rear battery holder. support out of the way. b. Release the knob (e), push the pad (d) The camera support platform has a spring- down and lock it in that position by loaded pad in the center that adjusts for the tightening knob (e). height of the camera.
5 Mount the relay lens (now attached to the a. Open the lock ring (b) camera) onto the Mini35Digital image b. Slightly release the 4 screws (s) in front of converter: the relay lens. The bayonet ring (r) must be moveable. st Before the 1 attachment, the bayonet mount of the relay lens has to be adjusted: c. Line up the relay lens into the port holding the camera by its top handle. Make sure the locating pin is fully engaged. Close lock ring. S O N Y d.
6 Attach the camera support: Slide the camera support bracket under the a. The big knurled knob (f) through the camera and attach the knob (f) to the bottom camera platform has to line up with the ¼” of the camera: threaded hole on the camera bottom. b. Start engaging the thread of the knob in the thread of the camera but do not tighten it yet. c.
Follow the steps below to test the image once the Mini35 is attached to the camera: Steps Instructions Explanatory Notes 1 Install a 35mm film lens in the mount. 2 Turn on the camera in the fully manual a. Turn off the AutoFocus and Zoom function position: b. Focus camera lens on the ground glass inside the converter S O N Y If the image is too dark: c. Open the iris on the film lens. d. Open the iris on the camera lens. 3 Focus the 35mm film lens on an object.
If the image does not appear as sharp as expected, there is a back focus adjustment on the relay. But before we change the setting of the back focus it is important to realize that the image photographed by the camera is generated on the focus screen inside the Mini35. This focus screen lowers the contrast of the image somewhat in a way similar to the effect of a low contrast filter.
Follow the steps below to adjust the relay back focus. Steps 1 Instructions Explanatory Notes Leave the Iris on the camera lens fully open and adjust the camera back focus until you have achieved the sharpest image. S O N Y 2 Check that the film lens is at the best focus You will need a good quality monitor to before you check the back focus a second accurately judge the sharpness of the image. time.
PANASONIC DVX100 Follow the steps below to properly attach the Mini35Digital image converter to your Panasonic AG-DVX100 camera with lightweight support a - Top Cover b - Lock Ring c - Relay Lens d - Spring loaded Pad e - Support release Lever f - Camera Screw g - Battery Holder h - Bottom Screws 29 P A N A S O N I C
Steps Instructions 1 Make sure the camera is turned off. 2 Remove the relay lens from the Mini35: Explanatory Notes The relay is attached to the rear of the Mini35 via a bayonet type mount. a. Locate the lock ring (b). b. Rotate the lock ring (b) counter clockwise. The lock ring (b) is the ring located in the front of the relay lens, nearest to the body of the Mini35. 3 Attach the relay lens onto the camera: a. Remove all filters, sunshades, adapter rings, etc.
4 Prepare the Mini35: a. Release the two screws (h) on the The first time a camera has to be installed you bottom of the camera support, and slide will find it easier to start by sliding the camera the support toward the rear battery support out of the way. holder. The camera support platform has a springb. Release the knob (e), push the pad (d) loaded pad in the center that adjusts for the down and lock it in that position by height of the camera. The knob with a lever tightening knob (e).
5 Mount the relay lens (now attached to the a. Open the lock ring (b) camera) onto the Mini35Digital image b. Slightly release the 4 screws (s) in front of converter: the relay lens. The bayonet ring (r) must be moveable. st Before the 1 attachment, the bayonet mount of the relay lens has to be adjusted: c. Line up the relay lens into the port holding the camera by its top handle. Make sure the locating pin is fully engaged. Close lock ring. d.
6 Attach the camera support: Slide the camera support bracket under the a. The big knurled knob (f) through the camera and attach the knob (f) to the bottom camera platform has to line up with the ¼” of the camera: threaded hole on the camera bottom. b. Start engaging the thread of the knob in the thread of the camera but do not tighten it yet. c.
Follow the steps below to test the image once the Mini35 is attached to the camera: Steps Instructions Explanatory Notes 1 Install a 35mm film lens in the mount. 2 Turn on the camera in the fully manual • Turn off the AutoFocus and Zoom function position. • Focus camera lens on the ground glass inside the converter If the image is too dark: a. Open the iris on the film lens. b. Open the iris on the camera lens. 3 P A N A S O N I C Focus the 35mm film lens on an object.
If the image does not appear as sharp as expected, there is a back focus adjustment on the relay. But before we change the setting of the back focus it is important to realize that the image photographed by the camera is generated on the focus screen inside the Mini35. This focus screen lowers the contrast of the image somewhat in a way similar to the effect of a low contrast filter.
Follow the steps below to adjust the relay back focus. Steps 1 Instructions Explanatory Notes Leave the Iris on the camera lens fully open and adjust the camera back focus until you have achieved the sharpest image. 2 Check that the film lens is at the best focus You will need a good quality monitor to before you check the back focus a second accurately judge the sharpness of the image. time.
Maintenance The prism should be cleaned periodically depending on environmental conditions, Always use a professional lens cleaning solution.
Frequently Asked Questions Some old lens designs with small rear lenses do not work properly with the Mini35, because Q: Will the Angle of View of the lens I’m using the diameter of the last lens is to small. This is be affected? concerning the Cooke Series II & III and Zeiss A: No, the Angle of View of the lens on the Distagons below 40mm. The 25-250mm zooms Mini35 will be similar to the Angle of View as by Angenieux as well as Cooke are both tight, seen in the Academy 35mm frame.
Q: Does the Mini35Digital require a power capture gradations of focus (depth of field) supply? like the human eye sees images on a image A: Yes. You will need a battery to run the motor plane. of the Mini35Digital. Each camera Tip For the best effect when composing a shot, connecting kit includes a battery mount aim for out-of-focus objects in both the specific to the brand of camera so no new foreground and background.
A: With the XL1S, you can use the slow shutter A: General information is available from without Canon lenses. Also, the XL1S chip www.pstechnik.de. Questions can be is more sensitive to light – an advantage forwarded to info@pstechnik.de. DVInfo.net when using the Mini35Digital image (www.dvinfo.net) hosts a P+S Technik forum converter. (http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/forumdisplay.
Q: Is there any prejudice towards the MiniDV Q: I am using an XL1(S) and want a progressive format? look, but I don’t like Frame mode, are there A: Yes. Even though MiniDV is a SMPTE any options? standard “broadcast quality” format, many A: While we have not tested it ourselves, we television stations and other venues will not have heard very good things about accept MiniDV tapes and/or assume that the DVFilmMaker from www.dvfilm.com. production value of MiniDV is low.
Q: Do I need a support for my prime lenses? zooming in and out and functionally become What about cine zooms? variable primes. We do have reports that the A: Most cine and still primes will not need any newest SLR zooms will hold focus support. Larger still primes and zooms, throughout the range. Make sure to test the typically special-use telephoto lenses, will individual lens before production. need additional support.
manual. There are reports that these lenses A: No. The Mini35 connects directly to the are not as smooth in their movement in cameras and does not allow for the use of manual mode as compared to the MF lenses any of the prosumer anamorphic but will otherwise function normally. The attachments. There are two methods for Mini35 does not provide any type of shooting 16x9. The first is to shoot 4:3, electronic lens control. composing for 16x9 and then masking in post.
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Technical Data Mini35Digital Camera Mount (converter to camera) Mini35Digital Lens Mount (converter to lens) Canon XL1(S) Sony DSR-PD150 / DCR-VX1000 / DCR-VX2000 Panasonic AGDVX100 JVC HD10U Canon XL1 Mount Screw Mount Screw Mount Coming Soon Mount by Choice Tuning for Shooting Sensor Back Focus Relay Lens Length of Mini35Digital unit 345 mm 345 mm 345 mm Weight 2.85 kg 6.27 lbs. 3.0 kg 6.6 lbs 3.0 kg 6.
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