Nizo Brochure

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1. Automatic through-the-Iens exposure therefore, angle ofimage angle of measurement. Further details page 6.

2. Nizo cameraS 800 with Schneider Variogon 7-80 mm f/1.8Nizo camera S 560 with Schneider Variogon 7-56 mm f/1.8Nizo camera S 480 with Schneider Variogon 8-48 mm f/1.8Further details pages 4, 5 and 6.

3. The power zoom of the Nizo camera S 800 can be cut out withthis ring. Further details page 4.

4. These are the power zoom pushbuttons, giving two-speedcontrol. Further details page 4.

5. Switch off the automatic exposure here and manually adjust atwill. The tiny pushbutton in the middle of the knob lets youcheck the condition of the meter batteries.Further details page 7.

6. Automatic lap dissolve with operating button on the cameratop: indicator window on side below. Further details p:ifle 11.

7. Unexposed film indicator. Light signal in viewfinder givetransport check and end-of-film warning. Further details page 7.

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\8. Automatic time lapse facility with continuously variable quick-\ action speed settings between six frames per sec. and one,\ frame per min. Further details pages 8 and 9.9 \ Filming speed control-54 frames/sec. for t riple slow motion;

4 frames/sec. for pan shots. Button for instant change from, ormal speed to triple slow-motion. Fur ther details page 8.

10. B ilt-in filter switch for regulating colour temperature of colourshO~sin daylight or artificial light.

11. Main\tWitch cuts out all camera circu its, and IS also used tocheck xondition of drive batteries. All Nizo cameras bear the_ \ H I Z , fe oce ,, ppce, , , s y m b o l .

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12. Variable segment diaphragm lever, giving time exposures inaddition to fades-in and fades-out. Further details page 10.

13. Extend power socket. The Nizo cameras S 480, S 560 and S 800can use a portable storage battery. Further details page 8.

14. Quick-action or trick shots can be evenly i lluminated withelectronic flash for daylight effect, and to avoid heat radiation.Connect the flash here. Further details page 9.

15. Socket for sync-pulse cable for connection to portable taperecorder. Further details page 12.

16. Insert electronic remote control here, for candid shots or forgetting in the picture yourself.

\17. Cable release socket for example, to operate camera froma tripod pan handle.

18. Fi lm type check window.

19. Fold-back handle for easy storage. It incorporates drivebatteries in a container which protects the camera againstbattery leakage.

20. Drive mechanism trigger, for left or right-hand use. Can beoperated while wearing gloves.

21. Viewfinder with eyepiece adjustment 5 diopters) andreplaceable rubber eye cup. The eyepiece is convenientlyplaced for comfortable use.


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/ Which of these lead ing cameras in theNizo range is right fo r you?When you decide on one of the t hreecameras, you have, in the main, chosen aparticular lens, or more precisely, aparticular telephoto capability. For example,if you plan to fi lm animals or similarsubjects, the Nizo S 800 camera is recom-mended. With its 80 mm zoom you havea high-performance lens with boundlessscope for creative work.

The Nizo S 560 camera has an above-average zoom also although not with thesame scope as the Nizo S 800 camera.Even so, ambitious filming is yours withthis camera.If you dont need picture-synchronizedsound recording and prefer hand shooting,the Nizo S 480 camera is the answer. Itsacceptance angle using the 48 mm telephotosetting is comparable to that of a 300 mmlens on a 35 mm still camera.

There are 73 focal length millimetersbetween the extreme wide-angle and tele-photo settings on the lens of the Nizo S 800camera. The Nizo S 560 has 49 mm andthe Nizo S 480 has 40 mm. Each focal lengthmillimeter provides a different pictureangle, giving fresh creative scope. Thesevarious focal lengths can be set easily andsmoothly by the automatic power zoom-controlled by push but tons on top of thecamera. And you can vary the speed of the

Nizocameras S 800 S 560 and S 480 -basically similarbut with different lenses

zoom: press the buttons lightly for slowand firmly for fast. The power zoom on theNizo S 800 camera can be cut out, too and jumps i n focal length can be obtainedby a lever movement.

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7 mm Focal distance

Compare these pictures. Its a series madewith a 35 mm still camera having pictureangles roughly equivalent to the statedSuper 8 focal lengths. So the photographerhad to use extreme telephoto lenses toget them: 300 mm for the 48 mm Super 8focal length, 375 for 56 mm, and at least500 mm for 80 mm.

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80 Focal distance6 mm Focal distance

All three models have pocket-sizetelephoto lenses:Var iogons by Schneider of Kreuznach Germany

48 Focal distance

This is the lens of the Nizo S 480 camera:Schneider Variogon 848 and1.8 zoom range (ratio of extreme wide-angle to telephoto setting): 1 t o 6.Focusing range: 1 m to 00Aperture range: 1.8 to 22.Horizontal picture angle: 37 to 6 20.

This is the zoom lens of the Nizo S 560camera:Schneider Variogon 7 56 mm, 111.8.Zoom range: 1 to 8.Focusing range: 1m to 00Aperture range: 1.8 to 22.Horizontal picture angle: 42 to 5 30.

This is the zoom lens of the Nizo S 800camera:Schneider Variogon 7 80 mm, fl 8Zoom range: 1 to 11.4.Focusing range: 1.5 m to 00Apertu re range: 1.8 to 22.Horizontal picture angle: 42 to 3 50.


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1. Power zoom component2. Beam-splitting prism3. Basic lens4. Film plane5. Iris mirror6. Parabolic reflector7. Viewfinder lens8. CdS photoresistor9. 1st image-plane

10. Mirror11. Field lens12. Rangefinder (wedgdisc)13. Field lens14. Reversal system15. Diaphragm16. 2nd image-plane

Viewfinder mask17. Eyepiece

Extra lenses for close-ups can be used onall lenses of Nizo cameras. At the longestfocal length they give picture areas downto 22X 16 mm.

Close-up lenses for Nizo S 560 camera andNizo S 480 camera

Distance Covered1.00-0.47 meters0.50-0.32 meters0.33-0.24 meters

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Close-up lenses for Nizo S 800 cameraNL 8001 1.50-0.72 metersNL 8002 0.80-0.51 metersNL 8003 0.50-0.37 meters

High quality cameras .start with the optical system

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The zoom lens barrel and the eyepiece areall that you can see of the high-gradeoptical equipment in the Nizo camera. Butlets take a quick look at what s insidethe elegantly styled and beautifully f inishedcamera body.

First, light rays pass through the zoomsection of the lens, which is an afocalsystem with an angle variation effect.A beam-splitting prism, located between 6


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The three cameras have reflex focusingn t h r o u g h t h e l e n sexposure systems

In the large bright viewfinder image youwill first note the spl it-image rangefinder ofthe focusing system. This device doesnot al low the eye any scope for estimatingwhat is sharp or otherwise, but thiscan be overcome by adjust ing the eyepiece- as you would adjust binoculars- usinga diopter compensating device( 5 diopters) to suit indiv idual eyesight.You can tell when the focus is correct,because the outlines of the subject appearunbroken in the rangefinder circle.

An accurate focusing system is essentialin a camera with such efficient lenses.When you operate the drive mechanism,you will notice a signal lamp above theviewfinder image. This shows whether thefilm is being transported, and also

the zoom section and the basic lens,diverts a small portion of the l ight to theviewfinder and, via a mirror system,to the CdS photoresistor of the automaticexposure system.

magnified almost 20 t imes. The viewfinderimage is bright, clear and aberration-free, corresponding with the picture seenlater on the project ion screen. Thesame conditions apply to exposure control,which measure the same amount of lightfor the automatic system and correspondingaperture settings, to that which reachesthe film.

On its way to the eyepiece, the lighttraverses a rangefinder lens and goesthrough a reversal arrangement. Both thisand the eyepiece system, mean that the

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indicates that the end of the film has beenreached.

Underneath the viewfinder image is a scalewhich indicates the lens aperture setautomatically by the exposure system. Thisillustration of the special purposeinstrument made by Gossen shows theinterior. Like a good quality watch itis ruby-mounted and it adjusts two bladesto give the correct aperture. When thecartridge is loaded into the camera, theexposure system is automatically setto suit the film type. The exposure controlfacility on Nizo cameras suits all f ilm types current ly available on the inter-national market. You can cut out theautomatic system and manually set to thedesired aperture on the scale. You willalso find a t iny pushbutton in the center ofthe knob to check the condition ofthe two 1.35 volt cells supplying the CdSexposure cont rol circuit.


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he automatic time lapseystem of Nizocameras givesall settings for quick-actionfilming from 6 frames sec.to one frame min.Continuous running andautomatic exposure too

Lets take an example. If you expose onlyone frame per minute with your Nizo camera,you can project later for 3.3 seconds at18 frames a second and show whathappened during one hour. This facilityopens up a new world of creative filming.

A flower blossoms out in a few seconds.The sun plunges into the sea, producingcolour effects that change as quicklyas a firework display. You can filmbuildings and landscapes in which the sun,light and colour change rapidly to providewonderful scenic effects. The Nizo camerawill do all this for you automatically,even over a period of several days if youwish; camera observations like this overlong periods of time can be obtained using

an accessory called the Power Set. Inone bag are contained an accumulator, itsmaintenance kit and a lead for connectionto an external supply; the handle canbe folded back and the camera fixed to atripod.

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An additional component called the MagicSwitch is supplied with the Power Setto enable you to set the quick-action range.A further facility is slow-motion. This isreally triple quick-action filming at54 frames a second for later projection at18 frames a second. Slow-motion withthe Nizo camera lets you follow very quickmovements which are hard to watch withthe naked eye.

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Trick shots and trick films are no problemwith the automatic time lapse techniqueof Nizocameras anda Braun flash unit

During the period of time betweenshooting single f rames using the automatictime lapse facility, you can manipulateinanimate subjects. For example, objectscan be brought to life providing puppetor animated f il m shows. When using thistechnique you can employ a f lash unitwhich provides illumination equivalent todaylight; this removes the need forlamps which produce heat or spotlightswhich could harm the subject.

The Nizo camera incorporates a socket foran electronic flash synchronization lead.High performance and quick recycling arecalled for here, and these requirementsare met by the Braun 2000 Vario Computer(illustrated) or the Braun F 800. Note,too, that the accumulator or power supplyof the F800 can also be used to powerthe Nizo camera.


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The variable shutter of Nizocamerasgives t ime exposures and fades

The variable shut ter of the Nizo camerais a disc with an open sector which rotatesin front of the film aperture; its angleof opening may be altered by means of alever on the camera side. If you ful lyclose the open sector while taking pictures,the film will receive a gradually-decreasingamount of light and finally none at all; inother words a fade-out has been achieved.A fade-in can be carried out by reversingthe procedure.

If you place the lever in this position, theopen sector is set at a smaller thanusual angle. The aperture is automaticallyopened up by one stop. Th is proceduremakes grey filters unnecessary in excessivelight; you can manipulate depth offield and sharper reproduction becomespossible in certain conditions.

Even though very little difference may beseen in the rangefinder, movies withgood definition will appear on the screen.With the lever locked in this position theshutter remains open until the automatictime lapse system advances the nextframe for exposure. The Nizo cameraprovides for exposure times of 1/Sth sec.continuously variable up to 1 minute.

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Push this button andtwo shots automat ical lymix for lap dissolves\

If you make a fade-out and then wind backthe amount of film you have used, andfinally add a fade-in on the same length offilm, you get a double exposure on theprojection screen. This is easier than itsounds, because the Nizo camera does it allautomatically. All you need to do is pressthe pushbutton to start the fade-out follow-ed by the rewind, then within 3.5 secs, youare ready to press the pushbutton again

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Synchronized sound movies with Nizocameras Sound-film with Braun FP7 theSynton FP Couplerand a Tape RecorderNot avai lable in the U.S.

Nizo S 800 and S 560 are easi ly adaptedfor synchronized sound movies with mostof the accepted professional systems nowavai lable in the United States.

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These pulses drive the Braun FP 7projector synchronously with the taperecorder. Meanwhile Y i can connect theSynton FP Coupler between the tape,recorder and FP 7; it gives out one pulseevery fourth frame. Our illustrationshows the Synton FP acting as a base forthe Braun projector. More details aboutprojectors editors and splicers arecontained in our special colour brochure .

Braun FP 7 and Synton FP Couplernot available in the United States.

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