Arri ARRIFLEX 435 Quick Start Guide

435 Quick Guide

9/97

Customer Support/Safety Specifications ...........................2

Camera Left & Front........................................................3

Camera Right & Back .....................................................4

1. Quick Specs.................................................5

2. Status Indicators..........................................6

3. Loading the ARRIMAG 120 (400’)................7

4. Threading ...................................................9

5. Power On, Camera RUN, Inching...............11

6. Changing Fps ............................................12

7. Changing Shutter Angle.............................13

8. Timecode Sensitivity Table .........................15

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Customer Support/Safety Specifications

Customer Support

If you have a question or problem, please contact one of our offices at the following addresses. In the case
of inquiries or when ordering parts, please refer to the camera model and serial number.

Arriflex Corporation, East Coast

617 Route 303, Blauvelt, NY 10913-1109
Voice phone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Email: Arrifl[e-mail]
Website: http://www.arri.com

Arriflex Corporation, West Coast

600 North Victory Blvd., Burbank, CA 91502-1639
Voice phone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

435 and 435ES

The ARRIFLEX 435 is available in two different models: the 435ES is equipped with an electronic shutter and
a FEM (Functional Expansion Module). The standard 435 has a manually adjustable shutter and no FEM.
Please note that the FEM is needed for the new 24 V accessories (including the CCU, RCU and ESU), for the
LCC (Laptop Camera Controller) and for Timecode use.

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Safety Specifications

• The RS, ACC and CCU receptacles output the same voltage as is supplied to the BAT receptacle. If the BAT
receptacle input voltage is above 32 V, the voltage output of the RS, ACC and CCU receptacles will be
limited to 32 V/2 amp. Ensure that all accessories are suited to the supplied voltage.

• When transporting the camera, make sure that the sliding door securing the field lens is all the way down.

• When using the RCU, always reset the shutter angle to the desired value before disconnecting the RCU.

• 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. We strongly recommend that you also
acquaint yourself with the full 435 instruction manual.

• Assembly and initial operation should only be carried out after carefully reading the instructions and
familiarizing yourself with the equipment and the assembly procedures.

• Repairs should be carried out only by authorized service centers. Use only original ARRI accessories and
replacement parts.

• Never run the camera without a lens or a protective cap in the lens mount receptacle.

• Never place your hand in the lens cavity or the inside of the camera while the camera is running!

• Never open the movement or gate locking mechanism while the camera is running!

• When manually adjusting the mirror shutter, turn the camera off and remove the power cable.
Accidentally running the camera while manually adjusting the mirror shutter can cause great damage.

• Clean optical surfaces only with an optical brush or a clean optical cloth. In cases of solid dirt, moisten an
optical cloth with pure alcohol or a brand-name lens cleaner.

• Do not use solvents when cleaning the film path.

• Do not remove any screws which are secured with paint.

Camera Left & Front

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Eyepiece focus adjustment

Eyecup

Eyepiece lock

Arriglow brightness
adjustment

Camera door lock

Run indicator light

MODE button

SEL button

SET button

Image rotation knob

Image rotation release

Sliding door securing field lens

Friction adjustment

Viewfinder

Viewfinder extension lock

Ground glass

PL mount

LCD display

PROG button

Locking slider

Run button

Electronic inching/PHASE button

400 foot magazine

Magazine door lock

Door lock safety button

NORM - PS/CCU switch

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Camera Right & Back

Video assist port

Grip system

Magazine opening cover

Viewfinder swivel release Tape hookContrast filter lever

Bubble level

Grip system

Two 3/8-16 mounting holes underneath camera

RS receptacle

(remote RUN & 24 V dc)

24 V accessory overload light

Tensioning plate

Tensioning plate

Mechanical footage counter

BAT receptacle (power input)

Main power on/off switch

12 V accessory

overload light

11 pin (12 V) accessory

receptacle

CCU receptacle

(camera control unit)

ACC receptacle

(accessories)

Compartment for 9 V timecode battery

Functional expansion module (FEM)

Functional expansion

module (FEM)

Magazine release latch

1. Quick Specs

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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: 11.2° to 180.0°, electronically adjustable in 0.1° increments

435: 11.2° to 180.0°, manually adjustable to: 11.2°, 22.5°, 30°,

45°, 60°, 75°, 90°, 105°, 120°, 135°, 144°, 172.8° and 180°

Power: BAT: Up to 130 fps: 24 V dc in, above 130 fps: > 24 V dc in

(Use 26 V (min. 7Ah) batteries to cover the whole fps range)
Pin #1 is negative, pin #2 is positive

Acceptable voltage range: 20.6 to 35 V dc
RS: Pin #1 is GND, pin #2 is +24V dc out, pin #3 is /E-Run
ACC Pin #4 is GND, pin #3 is +24 V dc out
CCU: Pin #4 is GND, pin #3 is +24 V dc out
11-Pin: Pin #9 is GND, pin #11 is +12.6 V dc out
Power output: All 24 V dc outputs total: max. 3 amp continuous, 5 amp peak

All 12 V dc outputs total: max. 3 amp continuous, 5 amp peak
Fuses: All 435 fuses are self-resetting thermal fuses. If blown, the

respective overload light will illuminate. To reset fuse, disconnect

all accessories and wait for one minute.

Movement: Two three-pin pull-down film transport claws and two registration pins
Flange focal distance: 51.98 - 51.97 mm
Temperature range: -4° Fahrenheit to +122° Fahrenheit (-20°Celsius to +50°Celsius)
Contrast Filter: Selectable ND 0.6
Electronic Accessories: IVS Integrated Video System

CCD-2FR Video Assist system
RCU-1 Remote Control Unit
LCC 1.3 Laptop Camera Controller
CCU-1 Camera Control Unit
LCS Lens Control System
ICU-1 Iris Control Unit (for speed/iris ramps)
RS-4 Remote On/Off Switch
ESU-1 External Synchronization Unit

Other Accessories: 400’ magazine (ARRIMAG 120), 400’ Steadicam magazine (ARRIMAG

120S), 1000’ magazine (ARRIMAG 300E), a wide variety of zoom and prime
lenses, viewfinder extenders, anamorphic viewfinder, heated eyecup,
exchangeable ground glasses and Arriglow masks, various matte box systems,
various follow focus systems, right side on/off button, right side handgrip,
hand held shoulder supports, Steadicam support bracket, lens light, accessory
connector splitter boxes, timecode exposure module, batteries, power supply,
geared head, Varicon contrast control, obie light