ARRI ARRIFLEX 416 - Manual (Page 221)

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Problem Cause Remedy
Problems at extremely low temperatures
Damage to the film
Greatly reduced tensile strength and increased The camera, battery and particularly the film stock
brittleness of raw stock In temperatures must be protected from extreme cold.
under -15°C (5° F) especially, When a cold camera is brought into a warmer and
a change in the film’s friction properties occurs. humid room, condensation builds up
This can be largely prevented by placing the cold
equipment into a sealed plastic bag before moving it
into the warmer environment. Remove it from the bag
once the temperature has equalised.
The camera does not reach
Capacity or voltage of the battery Check the battery charge following the directions
the selected frame rate is insufficient in the instruction manual.
Magazine tension is too high Check that the magazine turns easily.
Problems in extremely high temperatures
Increased emulsion build-up
The mechanical properties of the film change Protect the camera and the film stock from
considerably at temperatures of over 30°C (86°F). extreme heat, e. g. by shading or white covering etc.
The film becomes soft and easily deformed.
The friction coefficient changes and the film
builds up more emulsion.
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