Attaching the Magazine to the Camera
• Remove the magazine opening cover and open the camera door. Make sure that the movement is in the
forward (closed) position.
• Hold the magazine above the camera so you can pull the film loop into the camera as far as it will go (see
left graphic below). Position the back of the magazine throat on the lower dovetail of the camera.
• Push the magazine all the way onto the camera to lock it in place. Especially in the upper dovetail area
make sure that the film will not get caught between the magazine and the camera opening!
Note:
If the magazine drive gear does not engage the camera drive gear easily, you can slightly turn the
inching knob of the movement to help.
• Pull up on the magazine to double check that it is properly seated and locked on the camera.
Threading the Film
• Pull the film loop out of the camera (see left graphic below) and push it into the upper loop area.
• Slide the film in between the movement and the film gate as far as it will go (see right graphic below).
4. Threading
Arriflex 435 Quick Guide, 4/99, Page 9
Upper loop area
Inching knob
Movement in forward
(closed) position
Magazine opening cover
Upper dovetail area
Lower dovetail area
Magazine release latch
Movement
Film gate
