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ARRIFLEX 435

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  • Page 1: Arriflex 435

    ARRIFLEX 435 Instruction Manual As of: March 1996 LL ARTWORK PICTURES AND TEXTS ARE COVERED BY OUR COPY RIGHT CD-ROM HEY MUST NOT BE COPIED FOR REPRODUCTION DISKS OR NTERNET SITES OR USED IN THEIR ENTIRE FORM OR IN EXCERPTS WITHOUT OUR PREVIOUS WRITTEN AGREEMENT...
  • Page 2 eyepiece lock eyepiece eyecup 120m magazine locking grip on magazine cover locking grip on camera door “RUN“-button sliding switch “DISPLAY LOCK“ operation control indicator sliding switch “NORM – PS/CCU“ “MODE“-button “SEL“-button “PROG“-button “PHASE“-button display “SET“-button...
  • Page 3 mechanical footage indicator video optical tap tensioning plate RS-socket overload display functional expansion compartment for module (FEM) TC buffer battery...
  • Page 4 adjustment knob for manual image friction adjustment unlocking key for lock for telescoping compensation finder arm finder arm grip system finder arm spirit level hook for tape focus 11-pin accessory socket locking key for manual image overload display compensation for 11-pin accessory socket functional expansion module FEM...

  • Page 5: Safety Specifications

    • Repairs should be carried out only by authorized service centers! General Safety Specifications • Use only original ARRI replacement parts and accessories! Important Notes Attention! Danger of injury! Never place your hand in the lens mount receptacle or the inside of the camera while it is •...

  • Page 6: Product Specifications

    Product Specifications Explanation of the Symbols in the Instruction Manual In the case of enquiries or when ordering parts, please indicates objects which are shown in the photo- photo advise camera serial number and model. graphs. Note: Note: This instruction manual applies to the ARRIFLEX 435 as well as to the ARRIFLEX 435ES model.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Explanation of the Symbols in the Instruction Manual ..6 Mains Unit NG 12/26 R ........22 Accessory Power Supply ........22 1. General Description of the ARRIFLEX 435/435ES ....... 9 4. Magazines ..........25 Loading the ARRIMAG 120 ......... 26 2. Installation of the Camera ......11 Removing Exposed Film ........
  • Page 8 6. Optics ............49 10. Super 35 ..........99 Lenses ............... 49 Converting the Lens Mount Receptacle to Super 35 ..99 Viewfinder System ..........50 Converting the Bridge Plate to Super 35 ....100 7. Camera Operation ........57 11.

  • Page 9: General Description Of The Arriflex 435/435Es

    • The angle of the mirror shutter can be adjusted mechanically from 11.2° to 180° in fixed stops on the ARRIFLEX 435 when the camera is not running. The electronic mirror shutter on the ARRIFLEX 435ES can be set continuously from 11.2°...
  • Page 10 magazine opening cover movement in locked position loop protector...

  • Page 11: Installation Of The Camera

    • ARRIHEAD the movement is in the locked position photo. • ARRIHEAD 2 • ARRI Fluid-Heads If the ARRIFLEX 435/435ES is transported or • Sachtler Studio 7, 150 H stored without a magazine, the magazine • Mitchell-Head opening cover should be attached.

  • Page 12: Horizontal Leveling Of The Camera

    Horizontal Leveling of the Camera The ARRIFLEX 435/435ES is equipped with a spirit level to aid horizontal leveling of the camera photo. If the camera is set on a level surface with the magazine in place, the camera may tip back, as the center of gravity is located far to the rear.
  • Page 13 Attaching the Bridge Plate to the Camera • Fasten the sliding upper plate with the two slit photo screws to the camera base. Both cylindrical pins photo (twist prevention) must glide into the holes. • Then screw the base plate onto the wedge plate of the tripod and lock onto the tripod head.

  • Page 14: Lens Support

    Lens Support The lens support consists of the lens support LS-7 (can be snapped onto 19 mm support rods) or the lens photo support LS-8 (can be pushed onto 15 mm support rods) and lens support lens support ring clamp screw base the respective lens support ring for the lens in use.

  • Page 15: Grip System

    Grip System The multipurpose grip system on the ARRIFLEX 435/435ES grip system guarantees highest stability through its fixed connection to the camera body and provides numerous possibilities for attaching accessories. Five 3/8" inner threads allow attachment in diverse positions photo.
  • Page 16 shoulder set S-4 base plate shoulder cushion...

  • Page 17: Operation From The Shoulder

    Shoulder Set S-4 The shoulder set S-4 was designed to optimize shoulder shoulder set S-4 operation of the ARRIFLEX 435/435ES. It allows the camera to be quickly transferred from the tripod onto the operator’s shoulder without having to remove the optical accessories.
  • Page 18 Shoulder Set S-4 without the Bridge Plate • Remove the camera from the tripod. • Detach the bridge plate. • Position the shoulder set on the camera and fasten with the two mounting screws. • Plug the cable for starting and stopping the camera into the RS-socket.

  • Page 19: Power Supply

    • Switch on the main switch of the camera. Do not open the batteries! for 1 - 150 fps • two batteries NC 24/7 R Charge batteries only with the ARRI chargers! photo with charger NCL 24 R, together with the HS power supply module CHS-1...

  • Page 20: Battery Nc 24/7 R

    Charger NCL 24 R The battery NC 24/7 R has a capacity of 7 ampere-hours With this charger all ARRI 24 V batteries can be charged. and is suitable for frame rates up to 130 fps. • First check whether the correct mains voltage is set on •...

  • Page 21: Camera Highspeed Supply Module)

    CHS-1 (Camera Highspeed Supply Module) Mains Unit NG 12/24 R The CHS-1 connects two 24 V batteries together to provide Use of the mains unit is recommended for filming in the studio a HS-power supply with an output voltage of 30 V DC for and when using electronic accessories with a high power frame rates up to 150 fps.

  • Page 22: Mains Unit Ng 12/26 R

    KC 29S into the power supply socket on the camera and into the 26 V-socket on the mains unit. Note: The NG 12/24 R can easily be upgraded to an NG 12/26 R at an ARRI service center. 11-pin accessory socket overload warning LED...

  • Page 23: Overload Display

    24 V Accessories The RS-socket supplies the same voltage as the camera power supply. Voltages over 32 V will be limited to 32 V. In this case, the allowable continuous current is 2 A maximum. Ensure that the accessories to be used are RS-socket suited to the available voltage! overload...

  • Page 25: Magazines

    Recording are automatically recognized. For the ARRIFLEX 35 III 300 m magazine the camera’s run-up time is automatically exten- ARRIFLEX 435 ded. If the camera is set to a frame rate that exceeds the ARRIMAG 120 150 fps forw./rev.

  • Page 26: Loading The Arrimag 120

    Cutting the film through the middle of the perforation holes • To open the cover, depress the safety catch, flip up the simplifies the loading process considerably. The ARRI Film flag-hinged locking grip and turn it counter-clockwise Cutting Gauge photo simplifies cutting in the darkroom.
  • Page 27 • Insert the film through the left slit on the magazine throat • Press down the hinged locking clip on the feed shaft. assembly from the inside • By turning the drive gear counter-clockwise, transport the photo. Do not catch the film. film further until it reaches to the loop length marking •...
  • Page 28 • Without changing the length, thread the film into the right • Hang the head of the film into the film core and bend film channel. over photo. Do not catch the film. The bent film head should not stick out of the film core as •...

  • Page 29: Removing Exposed Film

    Removing Exposed Film • Close the magazine cover. The roller arms will be auto- matically unlocked. The following steps should be carried out in a darkroom or • To lock the cover, turn the locking grip clockwise and flip a changing bag! it back into the recess.

  • Page 30: Transport And Storage

    If the ARRIFLEX 435/435ES is transported without a maga- zine it is recommended to attach the magazine opening cover. Note:...

  • Page 31: Camera Body

    5. Camera Body Mechanically Adjustable Mirror Shutter ARRIFLEX 435 The mirror shutter can be adjusted mechanically while the camera is switched off. The shutter angle can be adjusted from 11.2° to 180°. The shutter locks in the following positions: 11.2°, 22.5°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 75°, 90°, 105°, 120°, 135°, 144°, 172.8°...
  • Page 32 • With a 2 mm Allen key turn the locking mechanism towards the “LOOSE” position until it stops. photo • Turn the shutter angle adjusting mechanism with photo the same Allen key until the desired shutter angle is locking mechanism reached.
  • Page 33 Shutter Angle Measurement • Holding the “PHASE”-button depressed in standby will make the camera inch forward. • The display shows the measured shutter angle in the upper line. The lower line displays the voltage of the power supply.

  • Page 34: Electronically Adjustable Mirror Shutter Arriflex 435Es

    Electronically Adjustable Mirror Shutter ARRIFLEX 435ES locking mechanism The mirror shutter on the ARRIFLEX 435ES can be electroni- unlocked cally adjusted from 11.2° to 180° when the camera is run- ning as well as in standby. Note: The electronically adjustable mirror shutter is also equipped with an adjustment mechanism that allows mechanical adjustment.
  • Page 35 Checking the Shutter Locking Mechanism Setting the Mirror Shutter Angles: Without accessories, the following shutter angles can be set • Switch on the camera’s main switch. directly on the camera: 11.2°, 22.5°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 75°, • In standby, briefly depress the “PHASE”-button. 90°, 105°, 120°, 135°, 144°, 172.8°...
  • Page 36 Shutter Angle Measurement • Holding the “PHASE”-button depressed in standby will make the camera inch forward. • The display shows the measured shutter angle in the upper line. The lower line displays the voltage of the power supply. Switching Off the Electronically Adjustable Shutter Switching On •...
  • Page 37 Filming with HMI Light When lighting scenes with HMI/CID-discharge lamps, the Supply frequency 50 Hz 60 Hz pulsing light intensity is dependent on the supply frequency. To achieve constant exposure, the camera’s frame rate, the Frame rate 25 fps 24 fps 24 fps supply frequency of the lighting and the angle of the mirror shutter must all relate to each other.

  • Page 38: Exchanging The Ground Glass

    Exchanging the Ground Glass • By briefly depressing the “PHASE”-button in standby, the shutter is positioned to protect the mirror surface from tongue ground glass damage as far as possible photo. • Before exchanging the ground glass, switch the camera’s main switch off and disconnect the camera from the power supply! •...

  • Page 39: Film Gate

    Film Gate Changing the Format Masks A format mask and filter holder must always be inserted format mask in the film gate. film gate To take out the format mask: locking • Switch off the camera’s main switch and disconnect the lever knurled knob camera from the power supply before exchanging the...
  • Page 40 To insert a format mask: • Check that the film gate frame and the contact surface are absolutely clean. • Push the new format mask sideways into the photo film gate. • Push the filter holder sideways into the film gate photo.
  • Page 41 • Push the filter holder sideways into the film gate Inserting Filters into the Film Gate photo. Filter foils such as gelatine filters can be inserted into the • Check that the film gate, the filter and the film gate shaft filter holder.

  • Page 42: Movement

    Movement The ARRIFLEX 435/435ES features a highspeed 5-link move- ment, equipped with ball-bearings for low maintenance. Never operate the movement locking mechanism while the camera is running! spacer gate Removing the Spacer Gate handle safety spring • Press the safety spring...

  • Page 43: Attaching The Magazine, Threading The Movement

    Attaching the Magazine, Threading the Movement • Position the back part of the magazine’s throat assembly • Pull the magazine release lever back and photo on the lower dovetail of the camera opening. remove the cover. • With your left hand pull the film loop through the camera •...
  • Page 44 • Lock the magazine completely into the camera opening. possible until the loop can be positioned between the movement plate and the film gate. Note: The magazine drive gear engages automatically. Lightly turning the knurled knob on the movement Note: The film cannot yet be completely placed into the block facilitates the precise engagement of the film channel.
  • Page 45 • Bring the film loop into position photo. • Turn the movement locking lever counter-clockwise as far • Position the film by one perforation hole onto the positioning as it will go. This will cause the movement block to swing in the film guide, bringing the film loop to forwards and to lock into position.

  • Page 46: Pitch Adjustment

    Pitch Adjustment The camera is delivered with a transport claw pitch adjusted to 4.74 mm (short pitch). With this basic setting, negative film stock having a perforation hole distance within the to- lerance range is transported smoothly and reliably by the movement.

  • Page 47: Removing The Magazine

    Removing the Magazine If the film has not run through the camera completely: When pulling away the magazine ensure that the film does not get damaged! • Open the camera door. • Swing back the movement block just far enough to en- •...

  • Page 49: Optics

    Lenses All ARRIFLEX lenses with a PL-mount can be used on the ARRIFLEX 435/435ES. Lenses with a Ø 41 mm standard or bayonet mount cannot be used. Heavy and long lenses, such as zoom-lenses, must be supported at all times.

  • Page 50: Viewfinder System

    Viewfinder System The viewfinder system on the ARRIFLEX 435/435ES can be swivelled in two axes. The viewfinder image is always up- right and correct left-to-right when the viewfinder is swivelled within the main axes photo. A warning signal (red LED) for asynchronous running is re- flected into the viewfinder.
  • Page 51 The Eyepiece Removing the Eyepiece eyepiece • Hold the eyepiece with one hand and with the other turn the knurled ring towards the “OPEN” position photo as far as it will go. knurled ring • Remove the eyepiece photo. Attaching the Eyepiece •...

  • Page 52: Adjusting The Viewfinder

    Adjusting the Viewfinder knurled unlocking key Turning the Eyepiece ring The eyepiece can be rotated 360° around the viewfinder arm. The eyepiece is held in adjusted position by friction. Allen screw • To set friction, turn the knurled ring photo right/left until the desired friction has been reached.
  • Page 53 Image Compensation • Release the locking key photo. • Keep turning the adjustment knob until this The viewfinder system is fitted with an automatic image com- photo locks in position. pensation mechanism. To enable setting a different image position in certain situ- Pivoting the Contrast Filter ations, the viewfinder system is additionally equipped with a manual image adjustment mechanism.
  • Page 54 ARRIGLOW Attaching ARRIGLOW The ARRIGLOW module is available as an option. It allows ARRIGLOW module illuminated format markings to be superimposed onto the viewfinder image with continuously adjustable brightness. • Loosen both fastening screws photo on the warning display module. •...

  • Page 55: Exchanging The Format Mask

    Exchanging the Format Mask • Open the camera door as wide as possible. adjustment knob • Grip the format mask with the special forceps photo and pull downwards and out. notch • Now grip the new format mask with the special forceps and push in with the notch photo facing towards...

  • Page 57: Camera Operation

    7. Camera Operation Main Camera Switch The main camera switch photo is located on the back of the camera below the magazine opening. • First switch on the mains unit (if used). • Connect the camera to the mains unit or to the battery. •...

  • Page 58: Running And Stopping The Camera

    Running and Stopping the Camera A “RUN”-button is located on the left side of the camera photo. Running the Camera If the operation control indicator glows red „RUN“-button while in standby, the camera is not ready and will not run operation control (see “Overview of Display Symbols”).

  • Page 59: Displaying And Setting Operational Parameters

    Displaying and Setting Operational Parameters Inching Inching can be started by depressing the “PHASE”-button The currently set operational parameters on the ARRIFLEX while the camera is in standby. If the “PHASE”-button is only 435/435ES are displayed on the camera display photo briefly depressed, the movement rotates one revolution and in various modes.

  • Page 60: Overview Of Display Modes

    Overview of Display Modes Mode 1 is displayed: after switching on the camera, after depressing the “RUN”-button or 30 seconds after the last operation. Mode 4 and 5 can only be selected if the functional expansion module is attached. 1st Display Line 2nd Display Line Adjustment Possibility Mode 1...

  • Page 61: Overview Of Display Symbols

    Overview of Display Symbols Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning glows The display is in Mode 1. blinks Only on ARRIFLEX 435ES: glows Battery voltage too low for the set frame rate The shutter is mechanically locked in electronic operation ≤ 130 fps and voltage < 20.6 V 130 - 150 fps and voltage <...
  • Page 62 Display: Movement Open The display shows if the movement has not been locked correctly into operating position. The operation control indicator glows red the movement block is not correctly locked, the camera is not operational. Display: Warning of Reverse Opera- tion with an ARRIFLEX 35 III 300 m Magazine Reverse operation is not possible with an ARRIFLEX 35 III...

  • Page 63: Film Counter

    Film Counter Displaying the Film Counting Values (Modes 1 and 3) Film counting values are shown in Modes 1 and 3. Mode 1 Mode 3 Two different counting values are shown respectively: Take length or Total exposed film or • the total amount of exposed film or Total exposed film Take length •...

  • Page 64: Frame Rates

    Displaying the Angle Frame Rates of the Mirror Shutter (Mode 1) The ARRIFLEX 435/435ES offers the possibility to set and • As long as the “PHASE”-button is depressed while in store two frame rates. It is possible to select and store: standby, the set angle of the mirror shutter appears in •...
  • Page 65 For frame rates over 130 fps, a power supply camera is switched on again, the buffer battery voltage greater than 24 V is necessary. must be exchanged by an ARRI service center.
  • Page 66 Switching Between Forward and Reverse Operation (Mode 2) Standby Operation • Change from Mode 1 to Mode 2 by depressing the “MODE”-button once. • Depress the “SEL”-button; “Cd” blinks. • Hold the “SET”-button depressed for more than three seconds. The display shows an “R” for reverse operation at the bottom left.
  • Page 67 Shifting Phase To film quartz-synchronized monitors, hold the “PHASE”- button depressed after the camera has run up until the horizontal bar is no longer visible in the viewfinder. The frame rate will increase by 0.2 fps while the button is de- pressed.
  • Page 68 Switching On and Off the Warning Signal Display Warning tone on start Warning tone on stop for Asynchronous Running LS _ _ (Mode 6) LS _ Standby Operation LS _ • Change from Mode 1 to Mode 6 by depressing the “MODE”-button five times (or three times if no functional expansion module is attached).

  • Page 69: Video-Assist-System

    The video camera CCD 2-FR is equipped with a GEN-LOCK input. This allows the video-assist-system to be synchronized to an external video signal. In the standard configuration, the ARRIFLEX 435/435ES is equipped with a beamsplitter which reflects 20% of the viewfinder beam into the video camera (b/w video). A 50/50 beamsplitter (colour video) can be fitted in a service center.

  • Page 70: Mounting The Video-Assist-System

    Mounting the Video-Assist-System special wrench Mounting the Video Optic • First unscrew the cover photo on the viewfinder system. If the cover cannot be removed by hand, use the special wrench photo • Unscrew the cover on the video optic by turning the re- cover taining ring.

  • Page 71: Mounting The Video Camera

    Mounting the Anti-Flicker Processor AFP-2 • Screw the dovetail-adapter onto the grip system photo of the ARRIFLEX 435/435ES. Note: The dovetail-guide must be also be tilted approx. 5° upwards to correspond to the video optic. • Then slide the anti-flicker processor into the dovetail-guide and screw tight.

  • Page 72: Adjusting The Video Optic

    • Set the rotary code switch on the underside of the anti- • Set the aperture via the monitor. flicker processor to “9”. • Retighten the aperture clamp. • Switch on the main switch of the ARRIFLEX 435/435ES. Adjusting Focus • Switch on the video-assist-system using the switch on the AFP-2.
  • Page 73 adjustment screw clamp for focus horizontal position adjustment ring adjustment screw clamping ring vertical position focus adjustment ring gear aperture adjustment knob Note: The focus range of the video optic can be shifted with the gear photo on the video camera.

  • Page 75: Accessories

    9. Accessories switching knob Anamorphic Viewfinder AVF-2 When using anamorphic lenses, the AVF-2 allows de-squeezed viewing of the ground glass image. This viewfinder arm can also be switched over to check the anamorphically squeezed image. The anamorphic viewfinder AVF-2 can be fitted in place of the standard viewfinder arm by a service center or in a rental house.
  • Page 76 Adjusting the AVF-2 Unlike the standard viewfinder, the anamorphic viewfinder will only provide an undistorted image in horizontal, locked position. The locking stops of the AVF-2 can be adjusted adjusting screw to an exactly horizontal position. Allen screws Using the AVF-2 on the Left Side of the Camera •...

  • Page 77: Video Viewfinder Vt-2

    Video Viewfinder VT-2 fastening screws The video viewfinder VT-2 is a 100%-video-tap module. It can easily be fitted in place of the standard viewfinder system for Steadicam or crane operation. The same video optic that is used on the standard viewfinder system can be also fitted to the video viewfinder.

  • Page 78: Work Light Wl-3

    Work Light WL-3 Work Light WL-3 • Screw the dovetail-adapter to the handgrip. • Slide the work light into the dovetail-guide and clamp. • Connect the plug to the “RS”-socket photo • By adjusting the flexible arm, bring the work light into the desired position.

  • Page 79: Heated Eyecup He-3

    Heated Eyecup HE-3 The heated eyecup prevents the eyepiece photo from fogging in low temperatures e.g. when filming outdoors in winter. • Pull the normal eyecup off the eyepiece, then place the heated eyecup on the eyepiece. • Plug the heated eyecup either with cable KC-26S to the 11-pin accessory socket, or with cable KC-42S to the RS-socket.

  • Page 80: Functional Expansion Module Fem

    Functional Expansion Module FEM The functional expansion module expands the application possibilities of the ARRIFLEX 435. It is included in the standard fastening screw package of the ARRIFLEX 435ES. The TC-generator, the TC-buffer and the TC in- and outputs are integrated into the FEM. In addition, the FEM offers interfaces for camera accessories: ”ACC”...

  • Page 81: External Synchronization Unit Esu-1

    3 to external synchronization unit ESU-1 can be used with the 150 fps. An appropriate cable is available on ARRIFLEX 435/435ES as well as with the ARRIFLEX 535, request. 535B and 16SR 3. It allows synchronization of the camera to other equipment such as TV monitors.

  • Page 82: Camera Control Unit Ccu-1

    Camera Control Unit CCU-1 The CCU-1 photo can only be used in conjunction with the functional expansion module. The electronic adjustment button of the shutter angle is only possible on the ARRIFLEX 435ES. The camera control unit CCU-1 enables control of the following functions: •...

  • Page 83: Replacing The Batteries

    approx. 10 seconds after the last operation when it is being run on batteries, and the camera control unit itself switches off after approx. 5 minutes. Replacing the Batteries • Open the battery compartment photo with a coin. • Pull out the battery pack. Pay attention to the correct polarity of the battery pack! CCU-socket...

  • Page 84: The Main Menu

    • Transfer the selected value to the camera with the 535 and has no function on the ARRIFLEX 435/435ES. “SEND”-key. On the ARRIFLEX 435 the menu SHUTTER (2) has no function. Alternatively, other frame rates within the acceptable range can be entered directly: •...
  • Page 85 • If digits after the decimal point are to have the value 0, these need not be entered. Complete the input with the “ENTER”-key. The selected frame rate is displayed in the uppermost line on the CCU. • Transfer the chosen value to the camera with the “SEND”-key.
  • Page 86 The SHUTTER Menu The REMOTE Menu This menu has no function on the ARRIFLEX 435. In the REMOTE menu the camera control unit displays the With the SHUTTER menu, shutter angles within acceptable same information as the camera display. The last digit after range of 11.2°...
  • Page 87 The TIMECODE Menu In the TIMECODE menu the current values are displayed: the time code time and user bits last entered on the CCU as well as the time code time and user bits of the camera. Changing Time Code Time Changing Time Code User Bits •...
  • Page 88 Note: The menu point END WARNING is not available dark background. on the ARRIFLEX 435/435ES. • Transfer the chosen setting to the camera with the “SEND”-key. • With the keys “1” to “4”, select the desired function.
  • Page 89 The PROGRAM Menu The PROGRAM menu enables writing and storing of programs (ramps) to change the frame rate and shutter angle (only on the ARRIFLEX 435ES). Up to 6 programs can be stored by the CCU-1. One at a time can be transferred to the camera by depressing the “SEND”-key.
  • Page 90 Ramping with the ARRIFLEX 435 The ARRIFLEX 435 is, unlike the ARRIFLEX 435ES, not • Enter the desired end frame rate. equipped with an electronically adjustable shutter. If the digits after the decimal point need not be entered, Therefore exposure compensation through parallel adjustment complete the entry with the “ENTER”-key.
  • Page 91 Ramping with the ARRIFLEX 435ES User Defined Ramping: Note: This function is not available on the ARRIFLEX 435 • Enter the desired end shutter angle. as it is not equipped with an electronically ad- If the digit after the decimal point needs not be entered, justable mirror shutter.
  • Page 92 Speed Ramping with Exposure Compensation: Note: This function is not available on the ARRIFLEX 435 Note: A maximum of four aperture stops can be com- as it is not equipped with an electronically pensated via the shutter angle. The starting and adjustable mirror shutter.

  • Page 93: Activating And Running Programs

    Note: The program itself is stored in the camera and Activating and Running Programs therefore can also be activated if the CCU is not Note: If the “PROG”-button on the camera is not plugged in. As soon as a program is activated, accessible, the “F4”-key in the REMOTE menu on accessories connected to the “ACC”...
  • Page 94 The 3rd menu point is not available COUNTER COUNTER displays the current values of the total exposed on the ARRIFLEX 435/435ES. film and take counters as well as the power supply voltage to the camera. • Select the desired menu point with keys “1” to “2”.

  • Page 95: Remote Control Unit Rcu-1

    Remote Control Unit RCU-1 Use of the RCU-1 photo is only possible in conjunction with the functional expansion module. The RCU-1 is a practical remote control unit for all new- generation ARRIFLEX cameras, not only for the ARRIFLEX 435/435ES, but also for the ARRIFLEX 16SR 3, 535 and 535B.

  • Page 96: Laptop Camera Controller Lcc

    Laptop Camera Controller LCC The LCC is a computer program that allows the ARRIFLEX 435, Accounting 435 ES, 535, 535B or 16SR 3 to be controlled from a lap- - The film stock accounting functions offer a clear overview top or notebook computer. The LCC is available for Macintosh of raw stock and exposed film.

  • Page 97: Accessory Socket Distributor (11-Pin)

    Accessory Socket Distributor (11-pin) Mounting the Accessory Socket Distributor • Push the accessory socket distributor onto the photo 11-pin socket. • Tighten the fastening screw. accessory socket distributor R/S - Socket Distributor (3-pin) To facilitate operating the camera from the right side, a RUN-button is also integrated into the R/S-socket distributor.

  • Page 99: Super 35

    10. Super 35 The Super 35 format offers a range of technical advantages • Unscrew the index pin photo and screw into the compared to filming with anamorphic lenses: opposite inner thread. • a larger selection of available focal lengths, •...

  • Page 100: Converting The Bridge Plate To Super 35

    Converting the Bridge Plate to Super 35 The current position, standard or Super 35, is displayed by two index arrows on the sliding upper plate. The bridge index arrows screws plate can be converted to Super 35 as follows: • Remove the two screws photo •...

  • Page 101: Time Code

    Recording time code is only possible at the following of equipment with time code capability. frame rates in forward operation: The ARRIFLEX 435/435ES is prepared for recording time 23.976 fps code onto film. It is only necessary to fit the TC-recording 24.000 fps...

  • Page 102: Mounting The Time Code Module

    Mounting the Time Code Module • Switch off the camera’s main switch and disconnect the camera from the power supply. • Unscrew the three screws from the cover of the magazine locking mechanism photo • Remove the cover of the magazine locking mechanism. Hold the film recognition module firmly so that it screws does not fall on the movement block and damage...

  • Page 103: Checking The Loop Length

    Checking the Loop Length marking The upper film loop must lie within the marking knurled knob otherwise the time code recording position will not have the correct relation to the image. • Set the knurled knob photo to “LOADING POSITION”. •...

  • Page 104: Setting Film Sensitivity (Tcs-Value)

    Setting Film Sensitivity (TCS-Value) Filmstock TCS-value Agfa PAN 250 (B/W–Neg.) In order to attain optimal readability of the recorded time Agfa XT 100 (Color-Neg.) code, the brightness of the recording LED must be adapted Agfa XTR 250 (Color-Neg.) to the film stock being used. Agfa XTS 400 (Color-Neg.) The time code sensitivity (TCS-value) of various film stocks...
  • Page 105 Setting the TCS Value (Mode 6) • Depress the “MODE”-button five times to change from Mode 1 to Mode 6. • Depress the “SEL”-button four times; an “S” appears in the lower line and the next digit blinks. • Depress the “SET”-button repeatedly until the desired value appears.

  • Page 106: Time Code Input

    Time Code Input Setting Time Code Time and User Bits Changing Time Code User Bits with the CCU-1: The time code generator (TCG) which is integrated into the Normally the date and camera number are entered as functional expansion module can be set via the CCU-1, the user bits: e.g.
  • Page 107 External Synchronization The ARRIFLEX 435/435ES can also be synchronized to other Note: For external synchronization, both pieces of time code compatible equipment. For this it is necessary to equipment to be synchronized must be running plug an LTC-signal (longitudinal time code) into either the at the same speed.
  • Page 108 Displaying Time Code and User Bits Displaying Current Time Code Time (Mode 4) • Depress the “MODE”-button three times to change from Mode 1 to Mode 4. Time code time will be displayed with “Hours : Minutes” in the first line and “Seconds : Frames” in the second line of the camera display.

  • Page 109: Switching On And Off The Time Code Recording

    Switching On and Off Time Code Output the Time Code Recording Time code information is available as 80 bit LTC: • at the CCU-socket in standby and during camera operation with 2.5 V at 600 Ω asymmetric, Before switching on time code recording, the TCS-value must be set (TCS-value >...

  • Page 110: Time Code And The Esu-1

    External Synchronization Unit ESU-1 The internal time code clock on the camera continues Via the ESU-1, it is also possible to operate the ARRIFLEX 435/ running if the camera is switched off (or if the camera is 435ES synchronously to other equipment (e.g. a television disconnected from the power supply) as long as a time monitor) during TC-operation.
  • Page 111 Replacing the Buffer Battery The buffer battery photo is a standard 9V battery (we recommend IEC designation GLRG 1, e.g. Duracell battery MN 1604 or Varta No. 4022) which in normal operation lasts for at least a week. The buffer battery is located in a compartment on the side of the functional expansion module.

  • Page 112: Overview Of The Display Indications In Tc Operation

    Overview of the Display Indications The acoustic warning can be switched off as follows: • Remedy the cause of the warning. in Time Code Operation • Switch off time code. • Set the warning tone volume to 0 (see under Switching On and Off the Warning Signal for Asynchronous Running and the Acoustic TC-Warning, Chapter 7).
  • Page 113 1st Display-Digit for TC Warnings Warning Remedy no valid TC frame rate set correct TC frame rate or switch off TC no TC with PROG switch off TC no TC in REVERSE switch off TC in the last take no briefly depress the "PHASE"-button, or only intermittent TC or reshoot...
  • Page 114 3rd Display Digit for TC Warnings Warning Remedy TC magazine not recognized use a suitable 435 magazine TC not set to NDF/RT reset TC at current frame rate and swiched to RT/NDF RT (Real Time) is 24, 25, 30 fps NDF (Nondrop Frame) is 23,976 and 29,97 fps TC-LED not recognized...

  • Page 115: Maintenance

    12. Maintenance When maintaining and cleaning the camera and accessories, pay careful attention to the following notes and tips: • When cleaning the film movement, do not exert too • Always disconnect the camera from the power supply. much pressure. Use only the prescribed special tools. •...

  • Page 116: Camera

    Cleaning the Film Gate To avoid a build up of dirt in the image area, the format format mask film gate mask on the ARRIFLEX 435/435ES is set back from the sur- face of the film gate. locking lever Loose dust or dirt leads to a layer of emulsion forming on the film gate.
  • Page 117 • Remove the layer of emulsion from the film gate with a Swinging the movement block forwards when plastic rod (e.g. an ARRI film gate cleaner). Under no the film gate is not correctly in place can cause circumstances use hard or metal objects.

  • Page 118: Cleaning The Spacer Gate

    Then remove by pulling upwards. • Remove the layer of emulsion from the spacer gate with a plastic rod (e.g. an ARRI film gate photo cleaner). Under no circumstances use hard or metal objects. • When cleaning, pay particular attention to the spacer gate if film stock with a strong tendency to build up emulsion (e.g.

  • Page 119: Cleaning The Field Lens

    Cleaning the Field Lens • By briefly depressing the “PHASE”-button, the shutter is • Using the special forceps, push the field lens as far as it positioned to protect the mirror surface from damage as will go into the holder. A ball catch fixes the field lens in far as possible.

  • Page 120: Magazine

    Magazine Cleaning the Throat Assembly The throat assembly can be disassembled for photo cleaning. holder plate • Loosen the three screws on the throat assembly photo screws cover photo. • Remove the holder plate photo for the loop protector. • Pull out the throat assembly cover. •...
  • Page 121 special key Do not place your hand in the running magazine! • To set the take-up shaft, run the camera at 24 fps. For setting the tension of the feed shaft, the camera must run at 24 fps reverse. The tension measurement device should be showing ring “5”.

  • Page 123: Appendix

    If the warning “Monitoring Defective” is over- ridden, an additional fault in the electronic control The ARRIFLEX 435/435ES is equipped with self-resetting of the drive system will not be detected and may automatic fuses. It is therefore not necessary to replace cause faulty exposure! blown fuses.
  • Page 124 Problem Cause Remedy Scratches on the emulsion side of the negative In the image area, Dirty or damaged cross bars Clean or, if defective, replace the film gate over several frames on the film gate or format mask In the image area, Upper or lower film loop too long, Check the position of the upper loop short and periodically recurring...
  • Page 125 Problem Cause Remedy Unsteady Image Vertical Heavy emulsion build-up in the film gate area, Clean film gate area, damaged film perforation, use different film stock very poor gliding ability of the raw film stock, film stock with positive perforation, dimensions of raw stock not within tolerance Horizontal Heavy emulsion build-up in the film gate area, Clean film gate area,...
  • Page 126 Problem Cause Remedy Problems at extremely low temperatures Damage to the film Greatly reduced tensile strength and increased The camera, battery and particularly the film stock brittleness of raw stock. must be protected from extreme cold. In temperatures under - 15 °C (5° F) especially, When a cold camera is brought into a warm and a change in the film´s friction properties ocurs.

  • Page 127: Technical Data

    Technical Data Film Format Mirror Shutter ARRIFLEX 435 35mm (DIN 15501) Can be adjusted mechanically from 11.2° - 180° and locks in the following positions: Magazines 11.2°, 22.5°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 75°, 90°, 105°, 120°, 135°, 144°, 172.8° and 180°.

  • Page 128: Ground Glasses

    Above 130 fps ................≥24 V DC Acceptable voltage range: 20.6…35 V DC Camera without magazine, without lens: ARRIFLEX 435: ............... 6.45 kg ... (14.2 lbs) Function Monitoring ARRIFLEX 435ES: ............6.77 kg ... (14.9 lbs) Power supply voltage (BAT)

  • Page 129: Order Numbers

    Battery NC 24/7 R ..............K2.41950.0 ARRIFLEX 435ES ................. K0.59992.0 HS supply module CHS-1 ............K2.52002.0 ARRIFLEX 435, anamorphic viewfinder ......... K0.59993.0 Battery cable KC 20S ..............K2.41966.0 ARRIFLEX 435ES, anamorphic viewfinder ........K0.59994.0 Charger NCL 24 R ..............K2.42010.0 Mains unit NG 12/24 R ..............
  • Page 130 4" x 5.65" production matte box MB-18 ........*K2.47178.0 Laptop Camera Controller (LCC) software ........K2.47119.0 4" x 5.65" production matte box MB-19 ........*K2.47099.0 Accessory socket distributor (11-pin, 12V) ........K2.52003.0 5" x 6" production matte box MB-15 ......... *K2.44473.0 RS-socket distributor (3-pin, 24V) ..........

  • Page 131: Index

    Index 11-pin ..................22 12 V accessories ..................24 V accessories ..................RS-socket ................23 9 V battery ....................accessory socket distributor (11-pin) ............97 acoustic war ning setting warning signals ............. 68 ACC socket ................80, 107, 109 switching off TC-warning ............112 acceptable temperature range ..............
  • Page 132 balancing the camera................C-mount ..................... batteries, replacing cable CCU-1 ................... 83 KC 20S ..............20, 21, 22 TC-buffer battery ..............111 KC 24S .................. 83 battery cable KC 20S..............20, 21, 22 KC 29S ..............20, 21, 22 battery NC 24/7 R..................KC 30S ..................
  • Page 133 CC (code correct) ..............107 speed ramping with exposure compensation ....... 92 configuring Mode 1, ARRIFLEX 435ES ........64 speed ramping with the ARRIFLEX 435 ........90 display lock ..............59, 93 STATUS .................. 94 display: movement open ............62 time code time, changing ............
  • Page 134 Mode 5 ................. 60, 108 eyecup ...................... Mode 6 ............60, 68, 105, 110 eyepiece....................Mode 7 .................. 60 adjusting friction ..............52 monitoring defective .............. 123 adjusting the diopter ..............51 overview of display modes ............60 attaching ................51 shutter angle ................
  • Page 135 film stock accounting.................. filter gelatine filters .................... filter foils ................41 GEN-LOCK input ..................filter holder ................41 general description..................inserting in film gate ..............41 grip system ....................fine-tuning the programmed frame rate ............66 attaching additional handgrips ..........15 flange focal distance................
  • Page 136 image compensation.................. loose film loops in the magazine.............. 123 automatic ................53 LTC, 80 bit....................inverting the image ..............53 LTC output....................manual ................... 53 LTC signal ....................reactivating automatic image compensation ........ 53 image position adjusting on video optic ............72 Macintosh PowerBook................
  • Page 137 “LOCK” ..............32 displaying and setting .............. 59 position “LOOSE” ..............32 optics ......................mirror shutter ARRIFLEX 435 ..............order numbers ..................mirror shutter ARRIFLEX 435ES ..............127 overload display..................Mode 1 ................. 59, 60, 63, 64, 65 configuring, ARRIFLEX 435ES ............
  • Page 138 Set S-4 ramping speed ramping with exposure compensation ....... 92 with the bridge plate ..............17 speed ramping with the ARRIFLEX 435 ........90 shoulder set S-4 ..................with the ARRIFLEX 435 ............. 90 without the bridge plate ............18 with the ARRIFLEX 435ES ............
  • Page 139 shutter angle locking mechanism, checking ..........35 starting ...................... shutter angle stops ..................stopping ....................SMPTE ..................... Super 35....................sockets converting bridge plate ............100 ACC ..............80, 107, 109 converting lens mount .............. 99 BNC-VIDEO OUT ..............72 support ring ....................CCU ..............
  • Page 140 loop length, checking ............. 103 total amount of exposed film..............LTC output ................109 tripod LTC signal ................107 removing the camera from the tripod ......... 13 output .................. 109 tripod heads ................11 quartz accuracy ..............128 recording, switching off ............109 recording, switching on ............
  • Page 141 PHASE ADJ ................72 warnings ..................... special wrench ................ 70 weight ..................... video camera, mounting ............71 Windows PC ..................... white balance ................. 69 WL-3 ......................wiring ..................72 work light WL-3 ..................viewfinder arm extending ................52 setting friction ................. 52 swivelling ................

  • Page 142: Arri Service

    ARRI Service Germany ....... Arnold & Richter Cine Technik Italy ........ARRI ITALIA S.R.L. Türkenstraße 89 Viale Edison 318 D-80799 München 20099 Sesto S. Giovanni (Milano) phone: (089) 3809-0 phone: (02) 26 22 71 75 fax: (089) 3809-1244 fax: (02) 242 16 92 fax service: (089) 3809-1793 E-mail: info@arri.it...
  • Page 143 Technical data are subject to change without notice Printed in Germany Ident Nr. 09.91924.0...

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