Aaton 35 - Panavision

One often overlooked, yet vital factor in the proper functioning and longevityof your camera equipment is your transportation practices. A fewgood shipping habits can avert potential damage caused by careless messengerservices and airport handling.When shipping and carrying your equipment, it is always goodpractice to break down the package to its basic components wheneverpossible. Ship the body, mags and batteries unattached and individuallypadded. Never, under any circumstances, ship the camerawith a lens attached (especially a zoom lens). Shocks transferredfrom the outside of a case could have disastrous effects to the ultracriticalback focus of a lens and flange focal distance of a camera iftransported as one.Make certain there is ample padding between individual componentsin a case and from the case’s outer edges. Shipping case manufacturerssuggest a minimum of 1 1/2’’ padding between high precisioncomponents such as the camera and lenses. 1’’ of padding isacceptable, however, between some of the more rugged components,such as magazines and batteries. Manufacturers also suggest to allow2’’ of padding between the components and the outside of the case.Choose a case design that, not only meets your shipping and travelrequirements, but allows you maximum flexibility and comfort outin the field. Check with your Aaton agent to determine the caseconfiguration that best suits your needs.4.7 EXTREME CONDITIONSCertain precautions should be taken in order to achieve maximumperformances when operating the AATON 35-III in extreme oradverse conditions.4.7.1 Cold WeatherThe AATON 35-III features a built-in electronic heating element58