ARRIFLEX 16SR2-E (1982)
A stripped-down, economy version of the Arriflex 16SR2 motion picture camera, introduced in 1982 without APEC metering or auto-iris couplings.
Overview
The ARRIFLEX 16SR2-E is a 16 mm motion picture camera made by ARRI and introduced in 1982 as the economical version of the 16SR2. The core design is the same. It leaves out the APEC metering system and the couplings needed for automatic exposure with auto-iris lenses. The run switch is modified and stays in "standby" mode. The main tower casting gets extra sound insulation, with a rubber insert isolating the movement and gate block. It shoots Standard 16 format and uses the Arri bayonet lens mount. It belongs to the Arriflex 16SR series, which began in 1975.
Specifications
| Exact product name | ARRIFLEX 16 SR II-E |
| Manufacturer | ARRI |
| Product type | Motion picture camera |
| Production years | Introduced in 1982 |
| Format | Standard 16 |
| Lens mount | Arri bayonet lens mount |
| Power | Cameras beginning 1984 are equipped with a green LED battery checker |
| Speed range | 10 – 150 fps (for Highspeed models, not standard SR2-E) |
| Mirror shutter | 172.8º (for factory Super 16 models, not standard SR2-E) |
Design
Mechanically, the 16SR2-E is identical to the 16SR2, minus the APEC metering system and the auto-iris lens couplings. The run switch is different and defaults to "standby" mode. The main tower casting has added sound insulation. A rubber insert isolates the movement and gate block from the rest of the casting, which cuts noise transmission.
Context
Arri introduced the 16SR2-E in 1982 as the "Economy" model. It was priced $3,400 lower than the standard 16SR2, which cost approximately $24,000 at launch. It is a variant within the Arriflex 16SR2 product line, and it shares an instruction manual with the 16SR2. Which sections apply depends on the camera's configuration. NASA adopted the 16SR2 (not the SR2-E) for the Space Shuttle program, and later retired them in favor of digital Mini-DV cameras.
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Service Manuals, Schematics & Catalogs
- Catalog (1966) — archive.org
- Catalog — archive.org
- Catalog — archive.org
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