ARRI ARRIFLEX 16SR3, Instruction Manual

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1. The ARRIFLEX 16SR 3 - System-Camera
The ARRIFLEX 16SR 3 is a 16mm/Super 16 camera
designed to handle all modern production demands. It
utilizes the full range of ARRIFLEX 535 mechanical,
optical and electronic accessories.
• The format change from Normal 16 to Super 16 can
be carried out with very few adjustments. An addi-
tional film gate is not necessary.
• Due to the 54mm PL lens mount, all commonly avail-
able lenses can be used. Lenses with a 41mm ARRI-
bayonet-mount can be used with the single push-
button release PL-mount-to-bayonet-mount adapter.
• The 16SR 3 time code capability offers access to all
modern electronic post-production processes. The TC-
generator has been integrated into the camera
electronics and the time code recording unit is located
in each magazine.
• The video-assist-system with the bright 1/2" color
camera CCD 2-FR and the anti flicker processor AFP-2
for PAL or NTSC supplies a high quality, nearly
flickerfree video images.
• As with the ARRIFLEX 535, the new bright viewfinder
can be swung three-dimensionally. An automatic
image compensator ensures that the frame remains
upright and correct left-to-right regardless of the
positon in which the viewfinder is used. The horizon-
tal finder image can be corrected when using the
camera in difficult locations that do not allow the
image to be viewed in the standard viewfinder
positions.
• With ARRIGLOW, the ARRIFLEX 16SR 3’s new
illuminated frame viewfinder with continuously adjust-
able brightness, all format markings are clearly visible
even in low light situations.
• The mechanically adjustable mirror shutter allows
short exposure times and enables the use of HMI
lights, even with older inductive ballasts.
• Coaxial magazines with and without TC-recording
unit (time code) are available.16 SR II-magazines can
still be used (without TC-recording) on the ARRIFLEX
16SR 3.
• The HS version (high speed) of the camera is de-
signed for speeds of up to 150 fps.
• The camera electronics incorporate a large, backlit,
programmable LCD-Display advising the user of the