ARRI Arriflex 35 BL1
A 35mm sync sound camera built for professional film production with precise mechanical film transport and high-speed capability
Overview
The ARRI Arriflex 35 BL1 is a 35mm sync sound camera engineered for motion picture use, featuring a fixed 180-degree butterfly shutter and a robust film transport system designed for stability at high frame rates. It supports standard 35mm film workflow with dual registration pins and double pronged pull down claws unique to the BL1, ensuring accurate frame registration during filming. The camera lacks forward/reverse operation and is built for forward-only film movement, typical of professional production cameras of its class.
Specifications
| Power supply | 12 VDC |
| Lens mount | ARRI 41mm Bayonet mount (Accepts Standard mount also) |
| Electrical port | 11 pin Fischer port |
| Frame rate | 24, 25, and 5-100 fps capable |
| Frame rate (high-speed) | 100 fps capable with Auxiliary magazine throat rollers and special BL1 external speed controller (both currently unavailable) |
| Viewfinder magnification | 6.5x |
| Weight without lens and film | 28 pounds |
| Shutter | 180 degree fixed butterfly shutter |
| Shutter exposure | 1/48 of a second at 24 fps |
| Film transport mechanism | Dual registration pins and double pronged pull down claws special to the BL1 for high speed use. |
| Indicators | Analog footage and frame rate indicators |
| Forward/reverse operations | Not available for the Arriflex 35BL1 |
Market
The Arriflex 35BL1 is currently available on the used market as a fully-serviced camera package, backed by a 6 MONTH PARTS AND LABOR WARRANTY and a 7-DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE. While capable of 100 fps operation, achieving this requires Auxiliary magazine throat rollers and a special BL1 external speed controller—components that are currently unavailable.
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