huwge Posted November 8, 2008 Share #1 Posted November 8, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) I managed to pick up a motor at a reasonable price, but this meant an absence of packaging and literature. Can anyone point me at a source for a copy of the manual as I don't really want to snap a film. Cheers, Huw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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budrichard Posted November 8, 2008 Share #2 Posted November 8, 2008 You really don't need a manual as if the motor is working properly, you can't snap a film. Batteries are self evident and there are three positions: 0-OFF I- Slower frame rate optimized for noise reduction. II- Faster frame rate, in effect noise is not much different. Actually both speeds are very quiet. Load conventioanally, attach Motor M, take up slack with rewind, turn Motor M on and watch rewind turn to verify film engagement. Keep wind flush with body. Simple.-Dick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huwge Posted November 8, 2008 Author Share #3 Posted November 8, 2008 Thanks Dick, dumb question, but does it rewind as well? Huw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
k_g_wolf ✝ Posted November 8, 2008 Share #4 Posted November 8, 2008 No it doesn´t. You have three settings: Off, and 2 speeds for diff. number of frames per second. Mine is set on I all the time, results in less stress on camera and winder, IMO. Best Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
budrichard Posted November 9, 2008 Share #5 Posted November 9, 2008 "Mine is set on I all the time, results in less stress on camera and winder, IMO." From an Engineering perspective, if the mechanism is engaged and there is no travel before engagement, there really is no increased stress between the two speeds that would effect either the camera or winder. As one increases the speed friction would increase somewhat and heat would be generated but at the velocities the camera/motor operate at, this is negligable. The Germans are great Engineers. They design things to thier satisfaction rather than to the accountants and the bottom line. Use your motor at whatever speed you want and don't worry. Just don't try to get it to rewind! -Dick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolo Posted November 10, 2008 Share #6 Posted November 10, 2008 Huw, when you get to the end of a roll, the motor will stop and shut itself off at that point. Don't switch it off, but release the rewind lever and allow the motor to complete its wind and release the tension on th efilm. You can then rewind the film at any time. Regards, Rolo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huwge Posted November 10, 2008 Author Share #7 Posted November 10, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thanks everyone, Huw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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