Here is a brief run-down of routine pre-rehearsal checks. Most will seem obvious… but that’s when you start to take things for granted!
• PRELIMINARIES:
Camera switched on, warmed up and lined up?
• CAMERA HEAD:
Are panning handles firmly attached and at a comfortable angle?
Unlock the tilt lock and check the camera-head balance. Is it nose or back heavy? Check and adjust tilt drag (vertical friction). Unlock and check pan drag (horizontal friction).
• LENS
Remove the lens cap. (Switch lens electrical capping off.) Is the lens clean?
Check the f-stop number selected during the camera line-up with a chart under standard illumination.
Focus – Check focus control smoothness from nearest to furthest ...
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