ARRI ARRIFLEX 416 - Manual (Page 36)

• Swing the footage counter roller arm a photo away
from the feed side core holder until it locks in place.
• Remove the film from the film can and black bag.
• Remove the tape from the film head. Ensure that the
tape is completely removed and secured out of the way.
• Place the film roll on the core holder so that it unwinds
in the direction shown a photo . Press it down fully.
When placing the film on the core holder, do
not push on the film itself as it could become
conical. Push on the film core instead.
• Hold the film roll still and turn the core holder until the
core holder key clicks into the key slot of the film core.
Make sure the core holder cannot turn any further.
• Release the footage counter roller arm gently so the roller
rests on the outer surface of the film roll. The sides of
the roller should overlap the film roll edges a photo .
• Push approximately 15 cm (6“) of film into the slit at
the top of the angled transfer roller. Then thread the
film around the guide roller.
• Hold the film still where it enters the transfer roller and
gently back-tension the film roll to remove any slack.
• Replace and lock the feed side magazine door, being
careful not to trap any film in the process.
• Check if the door is properly closed before removing
the magazine from the changing tent or dark room.
footage counter roller arm
film core
film roll
Magazine
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transfer roller
guide roller