SL-35 MARK III
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
The SL-35 Mark III camera is built specifically as a lightweight 35mm Motion Picture
Camera. Weighing less than 2.4 kg this new camera is ideal for Steadicam, mounts, and
remote uses. Lightweight materials such as magnesium and Delrin Plastics are used to
one of lightest crystal controlled 35mm cameras made.
This advanced camera system features a specially modified Arriflex 35mm camera,
remanufactured Arriflex 2C High Speed movement, and proprietary camera electronics.
The system comes with a video door, or may be used with Arriflex or Jurgens doors.
The SL-35 Mark III can be used with a variety of magazine configurations. PL, Super
PL, Panavision, and Panavision Super 35 lens mounts are also available.
HISTORY
The SL-35 Mark III camera is actually a new concept from on an old idea. Each SL-35
Mark III is based on a special Arriflex camera similar to an Arriflex 2c that was used in
the medical industry. These cameras were used in medical angio and cath labs, where
they were used for fluorography. Now, after 8 years of research and development, and
new advances in plastics and electronics, an old camera has be re-born.
PACKING AND SHIPPING
When transporting the camera always do so without a lens, magazine or additional
accessories attached to the camera. The lens port and Magazine port covers should
always be used. Also when Shipping, use a case suitable for the camera’s size and
weight. Such cases are available from a variety of manufacturers or from SL Cine.
PARTS IDENTIFICATION
MOUNTING THE CAMERA
When mounting the use caution when using the center hole. Only a screw that protrudes
less than 4mm can be used. The film transport tray inside the camera can be permanently
damaged if the screw is longer than 4mm.
