User manual BOLEX H16 REFLEX-5

[. . . ] Remove the cover plate from the magazine film entry aperture and then position this aperture over the camera as shown in the illustration opposite. Slip the front lug of the magazine under the front retaining bar of the support. [. . . ] As the coils of a fully exposed spool can work loose during transport, it is advisable to replace the spool in its original container immediately. 400 ft film on cores The operations that have to be carried out in a dark room are printed on a brown ground. Before starting, ensure that: -- the 2 hubs of the magazine are in place on their spindles -- the footage counter lever is fitted with the large-flanged guide roller -- the two film rollers are in place on the camera spool spindles 2. Pull back the footage counter lever as far as it will go in the direction of the arrow; it will remain locked in this position (see picture opposite). Place the roll of unexposed film on the hub of the spindle, making sure not to disturb the layers of film in the roll. Lower the footage counter lever onto the film making sure that the guide roller fully straddles the film (see illustration opposite). Insert the end of the film into the light-trap in the magazine aperture. Replace the lid of the magazine and lock it carefully. 7. Close the loop formers and then proceed with the automatic loading as described in the instruction manual for the camera. Then insert the end of the film into the magazine aperture. 8. 9. Place a standard 2 " core on the take-up spindle as shown in the illustrations opposite. 10. Fold the film back about 1/4 from the end end insert it into the slot in the core. Turn the core by hand (in the direction of the arrows) until the film is tensioned. The take-up spindle is fitted with a clutch which prevents it from turning in the other direction; consequently the film cannot unroll accidentally. Unblock the spring-loaded lever by pulling it gently forward and bring it into contact with the film, at the same time ensuring that the guide roller straddles the film correctly. Replace the lid of the magazine and lock it carefully. Loading the magazine independently If you have a number of magazines, they can all be prepared ready for use by loading them in a darkroom. The method of loading is basically the same, but the loop of film coming out of the magazine aperture should be taken in again; to do this, turn the knurled tensioning knob on the feed spindle in the direction of the arrow. [. . . ] Whilst the new magazine is being fitted, the motor can be left hanging from its supply cable. Fit the new magazine in place and then load thecamera by hand (see page 11). 2. [. . . ]