Specifications

09 / 2003

ARRICAM System Guide 07

Introduction

This is the official illustrated guide to ARRICAM names, features and

compatibilities. It gives a brief overview of the major components of

the ARRICAM system. This System Guide has the order number

K5.58314.0.

Items that are the same for the ARRICAM and ARRIFLEX systems

(matte box, follow focus, eyepiece leveler, right side handgrip, etc.) are

not listed separately here.

A complete listing of all parts of the ARRICAM system can be found

in the ARRICAM price list. More detailed information on the ARRI-

CAM system operation can be found in the ARRICAM system Users’

Guide (K5.58508.0), in the ARRICAM Studio Quick Guide (K5.58311.0),

in the ARRICAM Lite Quick Guide (K5.58312.0) and in the ARRI-

CAM Accessories Quick Guide (K5.58313.0). A complete list of all

ARRICAM and ARRIFLEX ground glasses and format masks with

dimensions can be found in the ARRI Format Guide. All these documents

can be downloaded from the ARRI web site at http://www.arri.com.

This System Guide describes the ARRICAM system with Software

Packet 03E. Different software versions can result in different behav-

iors. Any authorized ARRI Service Center can check and update the

ARRICAM software. Please be aware that specifications are subject to

change without notice.

T ools

Anyone operating the ARRICAM system should have these tools:

1. The ARRICAM Ground Glass/Fieldlens Tool.

One side of it is used to remove the ground glass and the field lens.

The 1.5 mm hex socket wrench on the other side can be used to

adjust the alignment of video assist and Frameglow.

2. A 3 mm metric hex wrench

is used to attach and remove most accessories.

3. A 5 mm metric hex wrench

is used to attach or remove the carrying handles, the 3/8” Accessory

Shoe Adapter and the WHA-2 Rosette Bracket.

4. A 8-10mm (5/16”) flathead long shaft screwdriver

is used to attach baseplates, the Magazine Stabilization Bracket and

the ARRICAM Shoulder Set. Please note that screwdrivers with a

short, stubby shaft will not work with the Shoulder Set.