435 Quick Guide Safety Specifications .......................................................2 Camera Left & Front........................................................3 Camera Right & Back .....................................................4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Quick Specs.................................................5 Status Indicators..........................................6 Loading Magazines .....................................7 Threading ..............................................
Safety Specifications About This Quick Guide In order to ensure optimal performance, it is essential that you acquaint yourself with this Quick Guide and that you follow the operating instructions described herein. First time users must acquaint themselves with the full 435 instruction manual. Even though all efforts have been made to ascertain the accuracy of this Guide, changes and upgrades to the products described can result in different hardware or behavior.
Camera Left & Front Eyecup 400’ (120m) magazine Eyepiece focus adjustment Door lock safety button Eyepiece lock Magazine door lock Arriglow brightness adjustment Locking slider Camera door lock Run button Run indicator light NORM - PS/CCU switch MODE button PROG button Electronic inching/PHASE button SEL button LCD display SET button Image rotation knob Image rotation release Sliding door (older cameras) or safety catch (new cameras) securing field lens Viewfinder Ground glass Viewfinder e
Camera Right & Back Grip system Tensioning plate Video assist port Mechanical footage counter Tensioning plate RS socket (remote RUN & 24 V dc) Functional expansion module (FEM) 24 V accessory overload light Compartment for 9 V timecode battery Contrast filter lever Viewfinder swivel release Tape hook Grip system 11 pin (12 V) accessory socket 12 V accessory overload light Functional expansion module (FEM) Magazine release latch Bubble level ACC socket (accessories) Magazine opening cover
1. Quick Specs Fps Range: ARRIMAG magazines: 1.000 to 150.00 fps, forward and reverse 35-3/2C magazines: 1.000 to 130.00 fps forward; reverse only with 35-3/2C 400’ (120m) magazines. 35-3 shoulder magazines cannot be used. Mirror Shutter: 435ES: 435: 11.2° to 180.0°, electronically adjustable in 0.1° increments 11.2° to 180.0°, manually adjustable to: 11.2°, 22.5°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 75°, 90°, 105°, 120°, 135°, 144°, 172.
2. Status Indicators Viewfinder Indicators: Red LED: ASY: END: BAT: ■■ glows: Display Indicators: Asynchronous operation; camera is not running at set fps rate Asynchronous operation; camera is not running at set fps rate Camera ran out of film Battery too low for the set fps rate ≤130 fps: less than 20.6 V; 130 - 150 fps: less than 24.1 V The display is in mode 1 bat glows: Battery too low for the set fps rate ≤130 fps: less than 20.6 V; 130 - 150 fps: less than 24.
3. Loading Magazines In addition to the new ARRIMAG magazines, all 35-3 and 35-2C magazines - with the exception of the shoulder magazines - can be used on the 435. The ARRIMAGs run up to 150 fps, the 35-3/2C magazines up to 130 fps. The ”fps” symbol will flash if a magazine is attached that cannot be used with the set fps rate or camera running direction. All magazines are loaded with the same loop length as on the 35-3. Timecode can only be recorded with the new ARRIMAGs.
• Flip up the hinged clip on the feed shaft. • Now place the film on the feed shaft and push the film core down as far as it will go. Do not press on the film itself, as it could become conical. • Hold the plastic core and turn the feed shaft until the spring loaded key on the feed shaft engages into the keyway of the plastic core. Failure to do so can lead to film jams, especially during high speed takes! • Flip down the hinged clip to lock the film core on the feed shaft.
4. Threading Attaching the Magazine to the Camera • Remove the magazine opening cover and open the camera door. Make sure that the movement is in the forward (closed) position. Upper dovetail area Magazine release latch Magazine opening cover Lower dovetail area • Hold the magazine above the camera so you can pull the film loop into the camera as far as it will go (see left graphic below). Position the back of the magazine throat on the lower dovetail of the camera.
• Ensure that the white line on the inching knob aligns with the LOADING POSITION line on the movement. • Turn the movement locking lever to the OPEN position to swing the movement away from the film gate. Slide the film into its proper place between the film gate and the movement. • Place the film onto the positioning pin so that the upper film loop is in the center of the film loop marking.
5. Power On, Camera RUN, Inching Turning Camera Power On The main power switch for the ARRIFLEX 435 is located on the back of the camera, underneath the magazine mounting port. When a battery is attached to the camera and the main power switch is turned on, you should see characters appear on the LCD display on the camera left side. The two accessory overload lights will also illuminate briefly to show that they are operational. Camera RUN The RUN button is located on the left side of the camera.
6. Changing Fps With the NORM - PS/CCU switch on the camera's left side in the NORM position, the standard speeds of 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97 and 30 fps, forward or reverse, can be run. In the PS/CCU position, any speed from 1.000 to 150.00 fps, forward or reverse, can be run. All speeds set on the camera are crystal speeds. The ARRIMAGs run up to 150 fps, the 35-3/2C magazines run up to 130 fps.
7. Changing Shutter Angle Checking the Mirror Shutter Angle (435 & 435ES) • Push the PHASE button for about 5 seconds while the camera is in standby. • The top line of the LCD display will show the open angle of the mirror shutter. The bottom line will show the battery voltage. Note: The 435ES shutter angle is also visible in mode 7. Note: To always view the 435ES shutter angle in mode 1: - Make sure the display is in mode 1 (black bar visible). - Push the SEL button until the upper line flashes.
Turning Electronic Shutter Adjustment Off (435ES) It is possible to turn the 435ES electronic shutter adjustment off. Once the electronic shutter is off, the shutter can be adjusted manually. As long as the electronic shutter is turned off, the shutter symbol will blink in the LCD display as a reminder. • Change the LCD display to mode 7 until you see the shutter symbol and the current shutter angle. • Press the SEL button until the word ”OFF” flashes in the display. • Press the SET button to confirm.
8. Timecode Sensitivity Table Notes This table is in effect as of January 1998. The latest information can be found in the ARRI Technical Note P-1002 on the ARRI website at http://www.arri.com. All the new generation Arriflex cameras are able to record SMPTE Timecode as a barcode on film. In order to ensure the proper exposure of this barcode, the assistant has to set a "Timecode Sensitivity" (TCS) number.
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