ARRI 535B Instruction Manual Page 1

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12 c Grip System In order to minimize camera height the entire grip .-..osystem can be removed. o--• First remove the magazine..2 'It • Loos

I 11 )--131 •.PSIower_ uppy"8:! The camera is designed for use with a nominal voltage ," :) 1 of 24 V DC. The acceptable voltage range

Charger NCL 24 R Power Supply of Accessories With this charger all ARRI 24 V batteries can be Power Supply of 24 V Accessoriescharged. Power Suppl

4. Magazines ,A.II ARRIFLEX 535 magazines can be used on the ARRIFLEX 535B. An electronic and a mechanical indicator of film stock are integrated

20 A buffer battery in the magazine enables saving and storing the values even if the magazine is detached. Setting Film Quantity Note: Film qua

Setting Film Sensitivity Note: Film sensitivity can also be set if the magazine is detached From the camera. If the magazine is attached the cam

..J 5. Camera Body Mirror Shutter The mirror shutter can be adiusted mechanically while the camera is disconnected. The open sector can be adjus

-----------------------...-" • . • I >. Exchanging the Ground Glass '"'0 Before exchanging the ground glass remove theo sa ca

• Pull the filter holder sideways out of the film gate. • Press the format mask lightly on its side flap towards the film gate and then pull thi

.. ~ ~ o rA e G) E o u Movement The ARRIFLEX 535B is equipped with the same reliable seven-link-movement as the ARRIFLEX 535. Threading the Film

urrei icator) 20 m magazine _ocking grip on Tlagazine cover [take-up side) Adjustment knob for manual image compensation Release key for manual im

Pitch Adjustment~ The camera is delivered with a transport claw pitch of o " 4,74 mm [short pitch). With this basic setting negative £d film

34 ~ 6. Optics.-... Q.o lenses All ARRIFLEX lenses with a PL-mount can be used on the ARRIFLEX 535B. Lenses with a 41 mm standard or ba-. : yon

36 I, '" .~ .1 a o Adjusting the Eyepiece Removing the Eyepiece • Turn the knurled ring towards the "OPEN" position, •

• VI 'j , .-u•0-o Image Compensation The viewfinder system is fitted with an automatic image compensation device. To enable setting a dif

40 '" Illuminated-Frame Mask ...u-• Remove the viewfinder system [see below) . 0. o • Open rhe lid on the underside of the finder tu

----------42 , L--..-\ c .-..oo 1.1 Q) 0. o o I. Q) e 1 0U 7. Camera Operation Main Camera Switch The main camera switch is on the underside of the el

c Warning Displayso e In order to enable it to recognize operational errors, the ARRIFLEX 535B is fitted with various sensors. The -.;: correspond

,.-----" C An Overview of the Display Modes o.-~ a.. G) a. o I~ J. a1U ' i, Mode 1 is shown: when the camera is switched on. after ope

c o.-... ..oG) a. o e ':EQ)-0 ). U ,1 J , " 1 ,~, I ,j48 1 Film Counter Displaying the Film Counter Values (Modes and 3) Film counter

c ~ G) a. ·0 e G) E, a ) .U 1 .1 - i I so 1 .i Displaying the Angle of the Mirror .-Shutter (Mode 1)..oa • As long as the Phase-key is depressed wh

Socket for Regulator knob, y:heated eyecup Eyepiece illuminated-frame finder / Lever for conrrast filter / ///;R,I'm, I",cfocf"d"

--c o.-... a.. ' 0)' Q. o e Q) E a,.U j S2 ( \ Changing the Frame Rate while the Camera is Running By means of the "PS"-swit

c Displaying reS-Values (Mode 6) o• Change from mode 1 to mode 6 by depressing the.-.. "MODE"-key five times. ..oQ) • The TCS-value (ti

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--I__.__ ~ f : I 1 \' .j Mounting the Video Camera • Unscrew the protective cover from the C-mount on the video optic. • Unscrew the prote

----I I(: E I jG) . .. i ",' Lock on focus adjusment ring ~lI ,/ "I"',Adjustment screw for vertical position LockinQ ring &a

62 9. Accessories Lamp head Work Light WL-3 • Slide the work light into the dovetail-guide and fasten with the knurled screw. • Plug the plug

Spring' clamp '" Remote Control Unit RU-l .-G)Using the remote control unit RU-l it is possible toa. o switch the camera on and

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68 "', G)'.-.. o '" G) '" u ~ ,"_." Key Functions in all Menus Key RUN Function switches the camera

The TIME CODE Menu In the TIME CODE menu the most recently set values on the camera control unit for time code, as well as all user bits, a

Grip system Release key /for finder arm Mechanical film stack indicator ~. // Locking grip, magazine cover~ (feed side) ~/ Video optical tap R

72 COUNTER DISPLAY MODE Q).-'" .. Enables changing the configuration on the film counter. o There are three possible combinations: &apos

Q) 10.Time Code ""0 01In modern post-production time code (TC) is finding..,t increased application. The precise correlation of the fi

~\ . .;.. ... I I .76j 1 •-_. Setting Film Sensitivity (the res-Value) In order to attain optimal readability of the recorded time code, the inte

Time Code Input Setting Time Code Time and User Bits The time code generator (TCG) which is built in to the camera can be set via the CCU-, or a m

._-----------~-----I, : i ~lTime Code and the External "'OJ Synchronization Unit ESU·lOiu'In time code operation it is also possible

82 Q) • From time to time -at the latest however after the \I 11.Maintenance .-o and flat surface which is covered wirh foam material ~ or a c

-------G) To clean the film gate '" c • Remove the layer of emulsion from the film gate with a a PVC-rod (e.g. an ARRI film gat

86 Q).., c o c ! 06c~ Magazine Cleaning the Turnover Loop • Remove the magazine cover on the take-up side. • Depress the locking knob and pull

><Appendix.-"tI C TroubleshootingG) Q. Q. Problem Cause Remedyc( Scratches on the emulsion side of the negative. In the picture area, o

r t· f /~ !. ~ , ~.-:. ." ! C ! G)'a. a.,c:rI ~ t· i Image Problems Soft image. Problem The flange focal distance is out of alignment; le

Magazine Display 21 .. Contents'"c Mechanical Film Stack Indicator 22 J! 1. General Description of the Removing Exposed Film 23 ARRI

-"1 .'\ J >< Technical Data.-"I Film widthC,&.! 35mm (DIN 15501) .9-l Magazines ~ 120m/300m coaxial magazines with ind

Order Numbers ARRIFLEX 535B Installation ARRIHEAD ARRIHEAD C Fluid-head Studio 80 II M Fluid-head ARRI 150 H Bridge plate BP-5 Lens support LS-7 Shou

>< J .~j 1C- Index A Angle of the mirror shutter adiusting displaying Anti-flicker processor ."-FP-2 Async mode (CCU-1) . . ... 24 . 50

C98 ~ "U. - N Noise level o On/off key (RUN) Options menu (CCU-1) Order numbers . p Pocking and transport Phose shifting . Pitch adjust

, 1 Contents 1. Light Weight Magazine LM·l Loading the magazine Film stock indicator 102 103 106 Setting film sensitivity for time code Attaching t

400 ft Light Weight Magazine LM·l The light weight magazine LM-l was specially conceived for using the ARRIFLEX 535B with Steadicam. The vertical

I L~",;-;-. I .1 I 1 .-I ;, <',Ij" . ~~~~ ,J_" , • o • Flip up the hinged clip on the feed shaft • Place the film

'. Film Stock Indicator The LM-l magazine has a mechanical film stock indicator. Via a pivoted feeler the length of the feed roll can be d

Attaching the CCD Camera To improve access to the C-mount, the optical arm of the VT-1 can be swung upwards. • To do this, press the locking k

Attaching the Magazine to the Camera/Removing the Magazine from the Camera Attaching and removing the LM-l magazine on the ARRIFLEX 535B is carried

, i c o.-... U :) ""0 ...e c ,4 1. General Description of the ARRIFLEX 5358 The ARRIFLEX 535B is a compact, light-weight production camer

Maintenance Cleaning the film guides • Loosen the two hexagon screws on the magazine throat • Remove the interior section by pulling it forwa

Video Finder VT-l The VT-l video finder is a 100% video tap module. For crane or Steadicam work the VT-l video finder can be used instead of the

Operating the ARRIFLEX 535B on Steadicam For operating the ARRIFLEX 535B on Steadicam, the use of the 400 ft light weight magazine LM·l and the vid

• Fasten the front brace with two hexagon screws on the video finder. • Fasten the light weight bridge plate on the Steadicam with the f

--c 2. Installation of the Camerao.-.gjPacking and Transport= I In order to prevent damage to the mirror 5hutter, either .2 a len5 or a len5 cavity

c 8 -'1,. 1 I 1 1 '.-..o--" .2 'It C- Bridge Plate BP-5 The bridge plate facilitates balancing of the camero on the tripod. The

c lens Supporto1.-The lens support consists of the lens support LS-7•and the individual lens support ring for the lens ino] use. -• Mount the