Specifications

2. Loading Magazines
Arriflex 16SR 3 Quick Guide, 7/97a, Page 6
The film must be loaded with the emulsion side inwards. With single perforated film, use B winding. Always
make sure that a loop protector is on the magazine when it is not on the camera. Always make sure that the
aperture cover plate is on the camera when no magazine is attached to the camera.
Step 1: The Feed Side
Load unexposed film only in absolute dark - such as in a dark room or a changing bag.
•Press the safety button on the feed side door and turn the door lock counter clockwise to open the door.
• Slide the guide roller arm back until it clicks in the open position.
• Remove the film from the film container.
• Remove the tape from the film end. Make sure that the tape is completely removed.
• Guide the film head into the magazine throat opening and carefully push it further into the opening. Feel
on the magazine drive gear when the film engages with the internal sprocket.
• Once the film engages, carefully turn the gear further in the direction of the arrow (clockwise) until the film
emerges from the magazine throat.
• Place the film roll on the core adapter and push the film core as far as it will go onto the core adapter,
without pressing on the film itself. The film will otherwise become conical and cause noise.
• Push the guide roller arm onto the film roll. Ensure that the film is evenly centered on the guide roller.
Uneven film movement on the guide roller can cause noise.
• Close the magazine door, ensuring that none of the film gets caught.
• Lock the magazine door. Ensure that the magazine door is closed and locked by pulling up on it.
Retaining levers
Guide roller arm
in open position
Film core adapter
Guide roller