This new edition of an all-time best-seller is completely revised and updated and details the components and step-by-step use of over forty of the most widely used film cameras. Significant new topics include time code and time code slates, video assist, and the Steadicam film stabilizing system. Among a few of the new camera systems are the Aaton 16mm; Arriflex 535, 35-3, 35-BL3 and -BL4, and 16BL; Fries 35R3; and the all new Panavision Panaflex 35mm and 16mm. The book teaches basic film camera procedures and troubleshooting techniques. It also looks at all the components, accessories (including lenses), and support systems.

Sylvia Carlson, Verne Carlson, David L. Quaid

Chapter 1 The Camera Professional's Duties and Responsibilities; Chapter 2 Camera-Film Identification; Chapter 3 Loading-Room Procedures; Chapter 4 Slates; Chapter 5 Camera Reports; Chapter 6 On-the-job Procedures; Chapter 7 Introduction to Equipment; Chapter 8 Tripods; Chapter 9 Tripod Heads and Accessories; Chapter 10 Aaton 16mm Cameras; Chapter 11 Arriflex Cameras, Magazines, Blimps, and Accessories; Chapter 12 Cinema Products, Cameras, Magazines, and Accessories; Chapter 13 Eclair Cameras, Magazines, and Blimp; Chapter 14 Mitchell Cameras, Magazines, Blimps, and Accessories; Chapter 15 MOVIECAM COMPACT Camera, Magazines, and Accessories; Chapter 16 Panavision Panaflex 35mm Cameras and Magazines; Chapter 17 ULTRACAM Camera, Magazines, and Accessories; Chapter 18 Cinema Products Steadicam Film/Video Camera Stabilizing System Model 3A; Chapter 19 Lenses;