AAton A-Minima Spécifications

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DOWN key, NEW SPEED blinks, press YES then use YES and NOto select the digit you want to modify, UP or DOWN key to modifyit. After entering the last d

Starting with the software version 2.32, the A-Minima allows you toset and recall the footage of four different magazines.Second on theControl panel m

TimecodeAs a standard feature, the A-minima is equipped with the capabilityof recording Aatoncode in camera time. Timecode information isexposed onto

Initializing the camera with an external device :The preferred method is by means of the OriginCplus wich inputstimecode in ASCII form. It is also pos

The video connector installed on the Aaton power base accepts avideo composite signal.The video sync menu simply allows you tofilm a monitor or comput

Chapter 5 - Accessories29YES to validate and enter the intervalometer control screen.The upper line of the display shows the interval set and the tota

shutter :Go to the A-MINIMAOPTIONS menu, then press YES to enter.COUNTER flashes, press the DOWN key to select SHUTTER,press YES to access the SHUTTER

will run at one frame per second, the red LED flashes and a "NOEXT SYNC" message is displayed.Camera master: to control another A-Minima spe

The FilmThe A-minima magazine is designed to accommodate the new"Aminima daylight spools" designed by Aaton. Manufactured anddelivered by E

When engaging the mag onto the camera, the magazine shutteropens, allowing the two flexible spools to come in contact and bedriven by the camera take

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Installing the loaded magazine and threading theA-minima.Before installing the magazine, adjust the loop length by pulling it tothe beginning of the m

Pull the magazine locking lever to release the magazine, close thecamera door and re-engage firmly the magazine into position. Presson the upper arrow

C o n n e c t o rsThe A-minima uses three connectors for power and accessory inputand output.Following is a detailed list, location and main function

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A-Minima Power BaseWhen used in conjunction with the A-minima camera body, theAaton small power base extends the camera functions.without com-promisin

Use the 3/8" screw to attach the Aaton power base to the bottom ofthe camera body.A 5mm locating pin insures the correct lateralpositioning of th

Chapter 1 - Presentation51Chapter 1 - Presentation50The A-minima Clip-on BatteryCompact, lightweight and recellable, the A-minima Clip-On batteryprovi

The A-minima Top HandleThe A-minima top handle has been design to accommodate newways of carrying, operating or mounting the camera.Safely attached to

The A-minima video assistThis on-board flicker less video assist has been designed to integratea reliable B & W CCD video camera without compromis

The video housing is made of two "half shell".The back one holds the video on/off switch, led and mini monitorconnector, the front one integ

Technical Specifications :Technical specifications and User's guide are subject to changewithout notice.- Super16 only, 172,8° * spinning mirror

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1 - Viewing screen collimation port 9 - Shutter trigger2 - gate rear pressure plate 10 - Magazine release leve

123456781 - Camera rubber eyecup2 - magazine feed side3 - magazine take-up side4- Lightmeter dome5 - Lemo 5 timecode socket6 - Lemo 6 accessories soc

1 - 3/8-16 mounting hole2 - Lemo 6 Aaton power base connection3 - power base locating hole4 - Magazine hinge5 - Magazine release lever6 - Hand strap h

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Chapter 2 - The A-Minima Control Panel15A-Minima control panelThe A-Minima control panel consist of an illuminated LCD display,six buttons to access a

A-minima default displayWhen first powered or after pressing the blue button, the displayshows the camera selected speed / timecode status and remaini