ARRIFLEX 535 (1990)
A 35mm silent motion picture camera introduced by ARRI in 1990, known for quiet operation and programmable frame rate control.
Overview
The ARRIFLEX 535 is a 35mm motion picture camera manufactured by ARRI (Arnold & Richter Cine Technik) and introduced in 1990. Designed for professional film production, it features adjustable viewfinders and operates with remarkably low noise—below 20 dB(A)—making it suitable for sync-sound filming. The camera supports frame rates from 3 to 60 frames per second, both forward and reverse, with crystal accuracy, and allows real-time changes to mirror shutter angle during filming. It uses a 7-link movement with dual registration pins and pull-down claws for precise film transport.
Specifications
| Film format | 35 mm |
| Running noise | below 20 db (A) |
| Frame rate | 3–60 frames per second, forward and reverse |
| Movement | Seven link with dual registration pins and pulldown claws |
| Lens mount | Arri PL (Super 35 compatible) |
| Weight | 7.7 kg / 17.0 lbs without magazine |
| Weight | 10 kg / 22 lbs with finder |
| Dimensions (body) | 270 mm × 120 mm × 220 mm |
| Gate aperture | .945" × .710" |
| Motor | DC with quartz crystal control |
| Feature | adjustable viewfinders |
| Magazine compatibility | 400 ft light-weight magazine; magazines compatible with ARRIFLEX 535B |
| Electronic integration | Digital frame-rate selection and time code |
Design
The ARRIFLEX 535 features a robust design built for extreme conditions and integrates digital frame-rate selection and time code within the camera body. The mirror shutter's open angle can be adjusted during filming, enabling dynamic exposure control. An electronic and mechanical film stock indicator is built into the magazine, and the camera is compatible with a comprehensive accessory system. It shares magazine compatibility with the later 535B model and can be programmed alongside the 435ES using control units like the RCU-1, LCC, or CCU for synchronized frame rate and shutter adjustments.
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