• 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.
• Turn the drive gear counter clockwise until the film reaches the loop length marking.
Step 2: The Take-up Side
• Hold the drive gear to keep the loop length
stable. Push the film gently into the right slit on
the magazine throat from the outside until it
engages with the sprocket roller inside the
magazine throat.
• Turn the drive gear counter clockwise to transport
the film into the magazine.
•
Fold over the first 1/8th” (5 mm) of the film head.
Place the head in the plastic film core slot.
Note:
The film head should not stick out below the
plastic film core, as this could lead to jams!
Note:
When running reverse, don’t run the folded
film head through the magazine throat!
• With a fingernail, smooth out the film where it
emerges from the plastic film core.
• Turn the drive gear counter clockwise until some
film is wound on the take-up core.
• Ensure that both hinged clips are locked down,
then close the magazine door. The roller arms
automatically unlock. Turn the magazine door
lock clockwise and flip it back into the recess.
• Pull up on the magazine door to double check
that it is properly locked.
Arriflex 435 Quick Guide, 4/99, Page 8
Loop length marking
Film loop
Plastic film core
Magazine throat
Hinged clip on feed shaft
Drive gear
Drive gear
