Re: Eclair ACL New kid on the block ...

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Mark <super16acl@aol.com> wrote:
Thanks Mark
        That is just the detail I need; I will not be rushing into it, I realise it will be one painstaking step at a time. Fortunately the camera does appear to be almost silent! I even wondered if it was actually working...
          Phill


> Phil --- check out the step-by-step directions for the conversion at:
> members.aol.com/super16acl/submenu.htm
> and make sure that you feel comfortable doing it yourself.  While the 
> directions are fairly detailed, they were written assuming that an 
> experienced ACL Tech would be interpretting them.
>
> If you are new to working on the ACL, I would suggest that you forego the 
> mirror re-centering for the time-being. Although re-centering the mirror 
> would technically put the camera at 100% Super-16 specs, practical experience 
> suggests that it is not vital for the ACL (though the timing of 
> mirror/shutter/claw will have no margin for error.) The other parts are 
> simple enough to replace --- but when re-assembling the camera you will need 
> to:
>
> 1) make certain that the shutter isn't scraping --- some gentle bending will 
> probably be required, and a great deal of patience;
>
> 2) Reset the timing of mirror/shutter/claw; (as the claw is just about to 
> advance the film, the shutter must be just closed, and the mirror just about 
> to cross the aperture opening; needs a jewels screwdriver. Tests must be 
> shot, or timing checked with a strobe light.)
>
> 3) The Ground Glass will need to be re-aligned anf focused; (needs a jewelers 
> screwdriver, a small piece of ground glass, a magnifying lens, and a ton of 
> patience.)
>
> 4) The Flange will need to be shimmed and collomated; (needs a depth gauge in 
> mm and small piece of metal to place inside the aperture plate)
>
> 5) may need to add a shim under the cam/counter-0cam assembly (requires 
> calipers in mm);
>
> 6) Have a range of stainless steel washers on hand from .85mm to 1.15mm to 
> reset the tension on the mirror; you may need to have these machined --- 
> finding the exact thickness is critical. (I've also been sucessful shimming 
> with a piece of aluminum foil. but technically I recommend maching a washer 
> of exact thickness).
>
> I plan to put instructions for ground glass realignment and focus on my site. 
> Perhaps if people are going to try the conversion themselves, I should add 
> "resetting the timing" as well.
>
> Mark.
>
> PS - The ACL packs a lot in a tiny space with no breathing room. It is very 
> easy to turn a near-silent camera into a "machine-gun". Quieting an ACL is an 
> art unto itself!
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