General Overview
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The CP-16, CP-16A, CP-16R, CP-16R/A and CP-16R/DS cameras are 16mm motion picture cameras manufactured by the Cinema Products Corporation of Hollywood California. A range of cameras of Auricon ancestry. They were primarily intended for television news filming and were quite popular with local and national news agencies before the advent of portable videotape Electronic News Gathering, (ENG) formats, as well as documentary and drama production. CP 16s are still often used in small productions and in film schools. Many of these cameras were donated or sold off when news crews adopted videotape.
It features a compact magnesium alloy body, a crystal locked drive system, and interchangeable lenses.
The CP-16 series uses a special 12-120mm Angenieux zoom lens with a prismatic viewfinder. The CP-16R series used a spinning mirror shutter.
CP-16: non-reflex 180� shutter,'C' lens mount, SEPMAG or COMMAG. CP-16/A: as above but with integral automatic COMMAG amplifier. CP-16R: 156� shutter reflex, CP (miniature BNCR) lens mount, SEPMAG or COMMAG with amplifier separate from camera. Later type has 170� focal plane shutter plus mirror reflex. CP-16R/A: as CP-16R but with integral COMMAG amplifier. CP-16R/ADS: as CP-16R but for SEPMAG (double system) sound only.
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Tips, Tricks & How-Tos
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Unlike the Bolex this camera operates on rechargeable batteries, and as such can shoot very long takes without having to stop and wind the motor.
The crystal locked drive system means that, unlike the Bolex, film shot with this camera will synch up with on-site recorded sound perfectly.
It accepts both 200 and 400 foot rolls of film.
The camera comes with a zoom lens, which is removable so that one may attach other lenses, such as primes.
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Not Recommended
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The CP16 camera is quite heavy and not very ergonomic. Thus, if one wants to try and shoot handheld moving shots, it can be done, but it is recommended the camera operator practice the intended shot several times, making sure the camera can be held onto securely.
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Safety Information
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Note: All safety information contained here within is pure recommendation, and its sole purpose is to help students work safer. This should in no way be considered a professional statement or a replacement for reading product information. Please read all instructions included with products before use.
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Availability
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This camera is available at RISD in the FAV checkout. It may only be checked out by FAV juniors and seniors.
A set of three prime lenses is also available at checkout and are highly recommended.
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External Links
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NOTE: All information contained within this article is pure opinion. Although this article is intended to help students, it may contain faulty or misleading information. This article is not to be considered professional opinion or advice, and is in no way a replacement for reading all safety/instructional documentation. Always remember to protect yourself when handling/using hazardous materials, as well as test new techniques before using them on projects/work intended to be handed in or used.
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