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02 / 2002 ARRICAM System Guide Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 What is the ARRICAM System Guide? . . . . . . . . . .5 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Introduction to the ARRICAM System ARRICAM Studio . . . . . . . . .7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 ARRICAM Lite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Magazines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
04 ARRICAM System Guide 02 / 2002 Mechanical Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Shoulder Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Shoulder Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Studio Camera Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Lite Camera Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Studio Center Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Lite Center Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
02 / 2002 Introduction What is the ARRICAM System Guide? This is the official illustrated guide to ARRICAM names, features and compatibilities. It gives a brief overview of each component of the ARRICAM system. It does not include detailed information on ground glasses, format masks, cables or cases. A complete listing of all parts of the ARRICAM system can be found in the ARRICAM price list.
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02 / 2002 Introduction to the ARRICAM System The ARRICAM System is a new 35 mm film production system consisting of 2 new cameras, the ARRICAM Studio (ST) and the ARRICAM Lite (LT), plus a complete range of accessories. The Studio is an extremely silent sync sound camera, and the Lite is a small and lightweight camera designed specifically for Steadicam and hand held operation. Both cameras have the basic controls (fps and shutter angle) built-in.
08 02 / 2002 ARRICAM System Guide ARRICAM Studio ARRICAM Studio Description: The ARRICAM Studio (ST) is a very quiet 35mm sync sound production camera with a thermostat controlled internal heater. Magazines can be top or back mounted. The basic controls are built into the camera control panel (see second picture): RUN button, RUN LED, PHASE button, fps setting, fps display, shutter setting and shutter display. The FPS display will also show warning messages.
02 / 2002 ARRICAM System Guide 09 ARRICAM Lite Description: The ARRICAM Lite (LT) is a very small and lightweight 35mm sync sound camera for Steadicam and hand held work with a thermostat controlled internal heater. Magazines are back mounted. The camera control panel contains the following controls: RUN button, RUN LED, PHASE button, fps setting, fps display, shutter setting and shutter display. The FPS display will also show warning messages. The exact same controls can be found on the ARRICAM Studio.
10 02 / 2002 ARRICAM System Guide Studio Magazine 300/1000 Studio Magazine 120/400 Top Load Adapter Back Load Adapter Studio Camera Lite Magazine Adapter Lite Camera Lite Shoulder Magazine Lite Steadicam Magazine
02 / 2002 Magazines The ARRICAM Studio Magazines can be used on the Studio and on the Lite camera. The Lite Magazines can only be used on the Lite camera. All four magazines have a thermostat controlled internal heater. To mount the Studio magazines on the Studio camera, either the Top Load Adapter or the Back Load Adapter is necessary. To mount the Studio magazines on the Lite camera, the Lite Magazine Adapter is necessary. Lite magazines can be mounted on the Lite camera without any adapters.
12 02 / 2002 ARRICAM System Guide Studio Magazine 120/400 Description: 120m/400’ displacement magazine, torque motor driven. Runs forward and reverse. Built-in controls include: electronic raw stock counter, ASA setting and ASA display. Includes loop protector. Compatibility: Can be mounted on top or back of the ARRICAM Studio (with Top or Back Load Adapter) or on the back of the ARRICAM Lite (with Lite Magazine Adapter). Ident-Nr: Studio Magazine 120/400 K2.54015.
02 / 2002 ARRICAM System Guide 13 Lite Steadicam Magazine Description: 120m/400’ lightweight DC motor magazine designed for Steadicam use. Front/back balance is maintained throughout the shot since feed and take-up shafts are on top of each other. Extremely small size due to active displacement. Runs forward only. Built-in controls include: electronic raw stock counter, ASA setting and ASA display. Includes loop protector. Compatibility: Fits only on the ARRICAM Lite. Ident-Nr: K2.54028.
14 02 / 2002 ARRICAM System Guide Studio Integrated Video System Studio Readout Studio Mask Frameglow Studio 100% Video Top Studio LCD Frameglow Eyecup Studio Viewfinder Studio Eyepiece Studio Medium Extension Heated Eyecup Studio Zoom Extension Studio Anamorphic Extension Lite Integrated Video System Lite Mask Frameglow Lite 100% Video Top Eyecup Lite Viewfinder Lite Eyepiece Lite Extension Heated Eyecup
02 / 2002 Viewfinders Two viewfinder systems can be mounted on either camera. The Studio Viewfinder is bright and versatile and the Lite Viewfinder is small and lightweight. Except for the Heated Eyecup, the 6.6” Video Monitor, and the 2” Video Monitor, the Studio Viewfinder accessories cannot be used on the Lite Viewfinder and vice versa.
16 02 / 2002 ARRICAM System Guide Heated Eyecup Description: An eyecup with a built-in heating element. It can be set to OFF, HI or LO. Compatibility: The ARRICAM heated eyecup fits on the Studio Eyepiece and on the Lite Eyepiece. The cable pictured connects from the heated eyecup (Fischer connector) to the ARRICAM (LEMO Mini Coax connector). This heated eyecup also fits on ARRIFLEX cameras, but then the traditional heated eyecup cable (Fischer to Fischer) must be used.
02 / 2002 ARRICAM System Guide 17 Studio Viewfinder Description: A very bright and versatile viewfinder with many accessories. Can be used camera right or left. A telescoping feature moves the eyepiece closer or farther from the camera body. The viewfinder keeps an upright image in all positions, but the image can also be rotated manually. Includes an ND.6 flip-in contrast filter. Can be easily switched to Super 35 by replacing a plate between viewfinder and camera body.
18 02 / 2002 ARRICAM System Guide Studio Medium Extension Description: Extends the distance between the Studio Viewfinder and the eyepiece. Compatibility: Fits only on Studio Viewfinder. Uses the ARRIFLEX Eyepiece Leveler. Ident-Nr: Studio Medium Extension K2.54005.0 Studio Readout Description: The Readout mounts on top of the Studio Viewfinder. On the left side it shows camera speed, shutter angle and exposed film, plus a RUN and a BAT LED.
02 / 2002 ARRICAM System Guide 19 Studio Integrated Video System (IVS) Description: A color video assist that shares all the 435 IVS II features, including simple switches for the most common functions and frame line & text insertion. In addition, it has a one-knob interface for menu adjustments, is flicker free at all speeds, provides remote control, expanded on-screen camera status and LDS info, has manual color balancing and a programmable video shutter.
20 02 / 2002 ARRICAM System Guide Lite Viewfinder Description: A small and lightweight viewfinder. Can be used camera right or left. The viewfinder keeps an upright image in all positions, but the image can also be rotated manually. Includes an ND .6 flip-in contrast filter. Can be easily switched to Super 35 by replacing a plate between viewfinder and camera body. Can be equipped with a Frameglow, an Extension Eyepiece, a video assist and a Heated Eyecup.
02 / 2002 ARRICAM System Guide 21 Lite Integrated Video System (IVS) Description: A color video assist that shares all the 435 IVS II features, including simple switches for the most common functions and frame line & text insertion. In addition, it has a one-knob interface for menu adjustments, is flicker free at all speeds, provides remote control, expanded on-screen camera status and LDS info, has manual color balancing and a programmable video shutter.
22 02 / 2002 ARRICAM System Guide Lens Data Box Lens Data Display LDS Lens Lens Data System (LDS) Functions Lens Control System (LCS) Functions Wireless Remote Control or Wireless Main Unit or Zoom Main Unit (wired) or Speed Control Box or WHA-2 LCS Motor
02 / 2002 Lens Data System The Lens Data System (LDS) automatically reads focus, iris and zoom of LDS modified lenses (currently Ultra Primes, Variable Primes and Cooke S-4). A Lens Data Box (LDB) each attaches to ARRICAM Studio and Lite. The Lens Data Display (LDD) shows lens settings & camera status, calculates depth of field and allows setting of focus marks. The LDS provides lens data to the Wireless Remote Controller (WRC) and ARRIMOTION.
24 02 / 2002 ARRICAM System Guide Studio Lens Data Box (LDB) Description: The Lens Data Box (LDB) is the central processing point for the signals from the Lens Control System (LCS) and from the Lens Data System (LDS). It controls lens motors, supplies the Lens Data Display with information and manages the wireless connection to the LCS hand units for focus, zoom, iris and camera control. A cable connection to the hand units is possible with the WHA-2.
02 / 2002 ARRICAM System Guide 25 LDS Lenses Description: Optically identical to their name sake nonLDS lenses, LDS lenses are equipped with encoders that can read lens ring positions, and with contacts on the lens mount to communicate lens status to the camera. They also have new housings and larger index marks in a brighter color for better readability in low light. Compatibility: LDS lenses can be mounted on other PL mount cameras, since the LDS contacts are spring loaded.
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02 / 2002 ARRICAM System Guide 27 Electronic Accessories Speed Control Box (SCB) Description: Camera speed can be set with 0.001 fps accuracy, the camera can be switched from forward to reverse run, simple 1 step speed ramps with shutter or iris compensation can be performed and the camera can be synchronized to an external source. In addition the LED display brightness can be set. An optional long cable allows remote control of the camera.
28 02 / 2002 ARRICAM System Guide Wireless Handgrip Attachment (WHA-2) Description: This is a handgrip attachment for using wireless Lens Control System hand units with a cable. It accepts the WFU-1, WZU-1 or the WRC-1. Compatibility: Camera needs to be outfitted with a Lens Data Box. The WHA-2 can be mounted on the camera with the Rod Bracket or with the Rosette Bracket. Ident-Nr: Wireless Handgrip Attachment (WHA-2) K2.54079.
02 / 2002 ARRICAM System Guide 29 Power Bridgeplate Description: Bridgeplate for 19 mm rods with two 24 Vdc outlets (Fischer 3-pin). Compatibility: This bridgeplate fits on both ARRICAM cameras, but does not fit on any other camera. The Remote Switch RS-4 cannot be used with the two power outlets, since they do not support the camera run/stop functionality. Note: ARRIFLEX Bridgeplates also fit on the ARRICAM cameras. Ident-Nr: K2.54011.
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02 / 2002 ARRICAM System Guide 31 Mechanical Accessories Shoulder Set Description: A short bridgeplate with a tripod quick release plate on the bottom and two handles that are adjustable up/down and can be flared out. Includes Shoulder Pad. Compatibility: A Fisher 3 pin connector provides camera run/stop functionality. Ident-Nr: K2.54023 Shoulder Set Shoulder Pad Description: A soft foam pad for handheld applications.
32 02 / 2002 ARRICAM System Guide Studio Center Handle Description: When the Lite Viewfinder is mounted on the Studio camera, the Back Load Adapter must be used. In that case, the Back Load Adapter handle has to be removed. The Studio Center Handle should then be used instead of the Studio Camera Handle. Compatibility: This handle fits only on the Studio camera with the Lite Viewfinder attached. Ident-Nr: Studio Center Handle K2.54081.
02 / 2002 ARRICAM System Guide 33 Accessory Shoe Expander Description: Attaches to any of the accessory shoes on the Studio or Lite cameras, and provides two more accessory shoes. Ident-Nr: K2.54030.0 3/8” Accessory Shoe Adapter Description: A small block that can be screwed into the cubes on the camera handles, and that provides one accessory shoe. Ident-Nr: K2.54077.
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