Aaton 35 - Panavision

THE AATON SYSTEMThe AATON 35-III can also accept standard 15 and 19mm slidingbridgeplates for building the camera system for high-end studiowork. The bridgeplate configuration can accept Aaton, Arri, Chroszieland other manufacturer’s mattebox, follow focus and supportequipment that is designed for bridgeplate use.Standard bridgeplates from Aaton, Arri and other manufacturers canbe attached to the AATON 35-III by means of the 3/8-16 tripodrecepticle on the underside of the camera.The sliding bridgeplate system is recommended when large 35mmlenses and accessories are to be used and when the use of a gearedhead is necessary.4.2 HANDGRIPThe AATON 35-III body includes a wooden handgrip, short 15mmrods, rod coupler and Lemo2 cable as standard. The handgrip which isdesigned to be used for comfortable handheld operation, can also be usedto provide on/off control on the motor side of the camera while on thetripod.4.2.1 Mounting the HandgripScrew in one 15mm short rod in each of the two recepticles on thefront housing of the camera below the lens port. Slide the couplerover the two rods to the desired location and fasten the center wingnut to secure the coupler in position. Attach the handgrip to thecoupler by mating the starplate on the coupler to that on the handgrip,adjusting to the desired position and fastening the T screw ofthe handgrip. Connect the Lemo2 cable between the handgrip andcamera body to add on/off capability to the handgrip. The Lemo2connector is located on the motor side of the camera, (between thetwo motors), under the Lemo8 and Lemo6 connectors.4.2.2 Hangrip On/Off FunctionsBoth camera run and test functions are available from the handgrip.55