ARRI ARRIFLEX 435 ES, Instruction Manual

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Time Code
11. Time Code
In modern post-production, time code (TC) is finding in-
creased application. The precise correlation of the film,
sound and video recordings is made possible by the use
of equipment with time code capability.
The ARRIFLEX 435/435ES is prepared for recording time
code onto film. It is only necessary to fit the TC-recording
module in place of the film recognition module and to attach
the functional expansion module.
Time code is exposed onto the film in accordance to SMPTE
guidelines RP 135 and RP 136, Form C.
For recording time code, only the new magazines
(ARRIMAG) may be used on the ARRIFLEX 435.
With the ARRIFLEX 35 III or 35 II magazines no
time code can be recorded!
Time Code Frame Rates
Recording time code is only possible at the following
frame rates in forward operation:
23.976 fps
24.000 fps
25.000 fps
29.970 fps
30.000 fps
At other frame rates time code will not be recorded.
However, the time code generator on the camera continues
counting with the last set time code frame rate. If the camera
is later set back to a time code frame rate, time code will
again be available.
At 29.970 fps and 23.976 fps the time code frame rate will
be counted in the “Nondrop-Frame” mode adapted to
NTSC-video. Time in the “Nondrop-Frame” mode runs
exactly 0.1% slower than real time.