sachtler Cine 50 Fluid Head Instruction Manual

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Cine 50

Manual

Fluid Head

S2019-4980/0
Publication date 02/02/24

Copyright

Original Instructions: English

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1 Safety

General Safety

Important information on the safe installation and operation of this product. Read this information before operating the product. For your personal safety, read these instructions.

Do not operate the product if you do not understand how to use it safely.

Save these instructions for future reference.

Warning Symbols Used in these Instructions

Safety cautions are included in these instructions. These safety instructions must be followed to avoid possible personal injury and avoid possible damage to the product.

Warning! Where there is a risk of personal injury or injury to others, comments appear supported by the word ‘WARNING’.

Caution! Where there is a risk of damage to the product, associated equipment, process or surroundings, comments appear supported by the word ‘ CAUTION ‘.

Refer to the product instruction manual.

Warning! Pinch point, injury to fingers or hands, exercise caution.

Health and Safety

Risk of personal injury or injury to others. All personnel must be fully trained and adhere to correct manual handling techniques and Health & Safety regulations. It is the responsibility of the local organisation to enforce safe working practices at all times.

Mounting and Installation

Warning! Do not fit a head to a tripod that cannot support the combined mass of the head and its full payload.

Warning! Do not place fingers between the platform and the body of the fluid head.

Caution! Always lock the horizontal and vertical brakes when the camera is mounted but not in use or when leveling the fluid head on the tripod.

Caution! Hold the camera securely when mounting or dismounting from the fluid head and when making adjustments to the tripod height or footprint.

Caution! Always hold the pan bar when making adjustments to the counterbalance or camera position. Do not use the pan bar to lift or move the tripod and fluid head.

Caution! Do not attach heavy items to the pan bar.

Caution! Always remove the camera before transporting.

Maintenance

Warning! The fitting of non-approved parts and or accessories or servicing by non-approved personnel could effect the safety of the product. It may also invalidate the terms and conditions of the product warranty.

Caution! When replacing the battery, only use the same or an equivalent type of battery recommended for use with this product.

General

Caution! When releasing the vertical brake make sure that the camera is secured against any sudden movement.

Caution! Before releasing the vertical brake (at a non balanced camera set up) or the clamping of the camera/ balance plate the camera must be secured against sudden movement, otherwise there may be a danger of finger trapping.

Caution! During camera tilt movements with extreme tilt angles there may be a danger of finger trapping between sideload plate and housing for users and third persons.

Caution! Before transport reset fluid drag to “0”.

2 Operating Elements

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Sideload lever
Tilt safety lock
Counterbalance step switch
Horizontal drag adjustment
Battery compartment for touch bubble
Counterbalance adjustment knob
Illuminated touch bubble

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Sideload plate
Snap lock
Rosette for left pan bar
Safety lock
Adaptor viewfinder extension
Vertical brake
Tie down
Horizontal brake
Rossette for front pan bar

3 Operation

3.1 Levelling of the fluid head

Apply the vertical brake of the Cine 50 and hold the camera with one hand. Open the clamping screw of the fluid head and move the head in such a way, that the bubble moves into the level’s black circle. Tighten the clamping screw firmly.

Touch Bubble

The Cine 50 has a self illuminating Touch bubble which allows easy levelling even under unfavourable lighting conditions.

The illumination is activated by strong tapping on the bubble. Depending on the force applied the bubble will glow up to 45 seconds.

3.2 Removing of the camera plate

The Cine 50 comes with a sideload camera plate clamp mechanism:

Hold the camera plate with one hand.
Press the red safety lock.
Open the sideload lever (about 180°) until the stop position.
Press down the snap lock.
Take out the camera plate.

3.3 Mounting of the camera

Attach the camera plate around the camera’s centre of gravity.

Turn the counterbalance knob to position 9
Apply horizontal brake and release vertical brake.
The springs of the counterbalance engage automatically by tilting the camera through the horizontal position (audible clicking).
Lock the head with the tilt safety lock. The blocking and clicking into position of the tilt safety lock is achieved by pulling out the red knob and turning it 90°. Green marking on the red knob becomes invisible. Make sure that the tilt safety lock has engaged (the head can’t be tilted any more).
Place the camera plate in the dovetails guiding on the head.
Lower the camera (plate). The snap lock will spring back and snap in to secure the camera plate when it is in a flat position
Close the sideload lever until the red safety lock is locked (audible clicking).

Adjustment of the clamping force

There are a lot of camera plates from other brands (e.g. O’Connor, ARRI, …) in the market. They principally fit to the Cine 50 but may have other manufacturing tolerances. If so, an adjustment of the clamping force is possible, by turning the allen screw clockwise to increase the force, counterclockwise to decrease clamping force.

3.4 Removing of the camera

Lock the head with the tilt safety lock. The blocking and clicking into position of the tilt safety lock is achieved by pulling out the red knob and turning it 90°. Green marking on the red knob becomes invisible. Make sure that the tilt safety lock has engaged. (The head can’t be tilted any more.)
Hold the camera with one hand.
Press the red safety lock.
Open the sideload lever until the stop position (about 180°).
Press down the snap lock.
Take out the camera.

3.5 Positioning of the camera

Hold the camera by securing the pan bar.
Apply the horizontal brake and release vertical brake and tilt safety lock by pulling out the red knob and turning it 90°. Green marking on the red knob becomes visible (rocking the pan bar up and down will facilitate this).
Turn the counterbalance knob to position 1. Keep on holding the camera.
Select 0 on the vertical drag adjustment ring.
Press the red safety lock. Open the sideload lever approx. 90°.
To balance the camera correctly, bring the c.o.g. of the camera right above the pivoting point of the fluid head. Compensate for a back heavy setup by sliding the camera plate forward and for a front heavy setup by sliding backwards.
Lock the camera plate by closing the sideload lever until the red safety lock is locked.
Caution: If you cannot manage to center the camera, you should move the camera plate to a different position on the camera.

3.6 Adjusting the camera’s counterbalance

Hold the camera by securing the pan bar
Release the vertical brake.
Release the safety lock
Turn the counterbalance knob to the counterbalance number which best compensates the weight of the camera.
After each spring is engaged, check if the camera will remain in a tilted position without moving upwards or downwards significantly.
With the half step switch you have the possibility to select intermediate steps, e.g. 1 ½ , 2½, 3 ½ etc.

3.7 Setting of the Drag

The Cine 50 fluid head is equipped with nine drag levels horizontally and vertically and a zero setting. By turning the vertical setting and the horizontal setting the desired level of the fluid drag can be selected.

Turn the setting ring to “0” in order to switch off the drag completely.

If you set the setting rings on the same index number (e. g. “3”) the degree of the horizontal and vertical drag is identical and this enables precise diagonal panning movements without jerks and vibrations. Make sure that you always turn the setting to the next indexed position. Engage the retainer pins by slowly panning or tilting the camera.

Panning or tilting the camera with settings between the indexed positions can damage the retainer pins and/or disks.

3.8 Brakes

The horizontal brake applies the lock for the pan and the vertical brake for the tilt movement. Both brakes are vibrationless and can be used during shooting.

3.9 Support for view finder extension and Front Box

The Cine 50 has on its left side a preparation to accept a support system for a view finder extension. At the front of the fluid head are drill holes to accept a Front Box bracket.

3.10 Change of the batteries

The illumination is powered by three standard type button cells (625 U or LR9) located in the battery holder, which can be opened with a sharp object such as a screwdriver.

Make sure to insert the new batteries according to the “plus” and “minus” symbols as indicated in the covering plate.

The batteries last for about 2000 illumination cycles.

3.11 Transport setting for drag, counterbalance and brakes

To ensure smooth operation of the setting rings for the drag over the long life time period of the fluid head, you should turn both setting rings from position “0” to maximum position, before and after the use of the fluid head.
Setting during transportation:

open both brakes – horizontal and vertical.
Counterbalance and drag should be set to maximum position.

4 Technical Specification

4.1 General data

Payload:	10 – 50 kg (22 – 110 lbs)
Counterbalance:	18 steps
Grades of drag:	horizontally and vertically 9 each and 0
Tilt angle:	+90° / -60°
Sliding range:	150 mm (5.9 in)
Weight:	10.1 kg (22.3 lbs)
Panning range:	360°
Temperature range:	-40°C (-40°F) to 60°C ( 140°F)
Weight:	9.4 kg (20.7 lb)
Max. load:	50 kg (110.2 lb)
Camera fitting:	Sideload
Tripod / Pedestal fitting:	150 mm bowl
Pan bar:	one telescopic pan bar, length 430 – 600 mm (16.9 – 23.6 in)
Batteries:	3 each 625 U or LR9

4.2 Dimensions

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6 Warranty

Warranty expires if:

The fluid head was operated improperly or not in line with the specified technical data, or
the head housing was opened by unauthorised personnel.

We reserve the right to make changes based on technical advances.

Please register at www.sachtler.com for an extended warranty period.

General Notices

UK Declaration of Conformity

| Videndum Production Solutions Ltd. declares under our sole responsibility that the product detailed in this manual conforms with all relevant provisions of the following UK Regulations:

The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016
The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012

A copy of the declaration is available on request.

UK contact: Videndum Production Solutions Ltd, William Vinten Building, Easlea Road, Bury St. Edmunds, IP32 7BY

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EU Declaration of Conformity

| Videndum Production Solutions Ltd. declares under our sole responsibility, supported by Videndum Production Solutions GmbH – our authorized representative, that the product detailed in this manual conforms with all relevant provisions of the following EU directives:

Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive 2011/65/EU
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU
Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU

A copy of the declaration is available on request. EU contact: Videndum Production Solutions GmbH, Parkring 29, 85748 Garching, Germany

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FCC Compliance Statement

| This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules.

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Environmental considerations

European Union Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive (2012/19/EU)

This symbol marked on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with general household waste. In some countries or European Community regions separate collection systems have been set up to handle the recycling of electrical and electronic waste products. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health. The recycling of materials helps conserve natural resources. Visit our website for information on how to dispose of this product and its packaging.

In countries outside the EU:

Dispose of this product at a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment according to your local government regulations

Disposal of waste batteries

Any batteries included with this product must not be treated as household waste. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health, and help conserve natural resources.

Read “Changing the Battery” in this user guide for instructions on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for recycling waste batteries.