Moviecam SL (SL stands for SuperLight) is a movie camera product line created by Moviecam in 1996. It is a lighter version of Moviecam Compact. It can use most of the same accessories as Moviecam Compact but allows for even easier shooting from the shoulder or with a support like Steadicam systems.
| Variant models | SL, SL MK2 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Moviecam |
| Introduced | 1996 (SL), 2004 (SL MK2) |
| Gauge | 35 mm |
| Weight | 3.5kg/7.8lbs without magazine |
| Movement | Compensating link movement with dual registration pins and dual pulldown claws, 4-perf (both model) or 3-perf (SL MK2 only) pulldown, interchangeable aperture plates; pitch adjustment. |
| Speed | Both models 2–50 frames per second (forward) and 12–32 frames per second (reverse – only for Compact magazines and with Moviespeed control box). Both models crystal accurate to 0.001 frame/s. |
| Aperture size | full range available |
| Aperture plate | removable |
| Motor | DC with quartz crystal control |
| Operating noise level | Both models about 25 dBA |
| Indicators | speed, run, counter (ft or m), shutter angle, time code (user bit and sensitivity level), voltage, incorrect movement, asynchronous speed, low battery, film end, heater, film jam, loose magazine |
| Lens mount | Arri PL (Super 35 compatible) |
| Shutter | electronic reflex mirror; Can adjusted between 22.5° and 180° while in standby; calibrated with stops at 45°, 90°, 120°, 144°, 172°, 180°. |
| Viewfinder | 6.1x magnification; viewfinder is rotatable 360° while maintaining an erect image; Also accept Compact viewfinders. |
| Video assist | Flicker-reduced color (SL MK2 only) or black-and-white CCD camera; on-board 1'' monitor available. |
| Ground glass | interchangeable |
| Magazines | 400' (120m) displacement style; built-in heaters and torque motors; electronic footage counters. 400' (120m) lightweight Steadicam magazines with vertical displacement. Also accept Compact 400' (120m) and 1000' (300m) magazines by using a magazine adaptor. |
| Magazine loading | active displacement mags; takes up emulsion in (9P design). |
| Film cores | standard cores |
| Batteries | 24V |
In 2004, Moviecam released SL MK2[citation needed], with updated drive system, support of 3 perforations negative pulldown and new electronics.
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