Aaton 35 - Panavision

to readjust the precise focus of the viewing screen. Refer to the 2.9
section of this chapter to proceed.
2.5.5 Flange Focal Distances
Here are the flange focal distances for all the lens ports available for
the AATON 35-III. Remember that these distances are automatically
shorter by 0.3mm than the indicated ones (because of the needed
spacer)
2.6 MAGAZINE
The Aaton magazine holds 400ft (122m) of 35mm film, which represents
4’28’’ shooting at 24fps in 35mm 4-Perf, and 5’26’’ shooting at
24fps in 35mm 3-Perf.
2.6.1 Installing the Magazine
To install the mag, situate yourself at the rear of the camera body,
battery side. Do not forget to remove the aperture plate cover.
Place your left hand underneath the magazine while your right hand
is firmly holding it at the midway point of its rear. Rest the nose of
the magazine on the camera base, hold the camera body with your
left hand while pushing the mag in the bottom dovetail and into the
aperture area with your right hand. Make sure that the top of the
"nose" of the mag is parallel to the camera carrying handle as you
guide the mag in place. Push firmly and evenly until you feel and
hear that the mag snaps against the aperture area. The mag nose
should be pressed against the camera body's rubber seal. This operation
should be done without having to force the mag into position.
THE CAMERA BODY
Mount Référence FFD Diameter Adjustment
Arriflex (PL) 35 340 30 52.00 mm 54.00 mm -40 / -50 microns
Panavision (PV) 35 330 30 57.15 mm 49.50 mm -60 / -70 microns
Nikon (Ni) 35 360 10 46.44 mm 43.53 mm -40 / -50 microns
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