ARRIFLEX 535 (1990)

A 35mm silent motion picture camera reportedly introduced by ARRI in 1990, known for quiet operation and programmable frame rate control.

Overview

The ARRIFLEX 535 is a 35mm motion picture camera made by ARRI (Arnold & Richter Cine Technik) and introduced in 1990. It was built for professional film production. It has adjustable viewfinders and runs below 20 dB(A), which makes it usable for sync-sound filming. Frame rates reportedly run from 3 to 60 frames per second, forward and reverse, with crystal accuracy. The mirror shutter angle can be changed in real time while filming. The movement is a 7-link design 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	reportedly 400 ft light-weight magazine; magazines compatible with ARRIFLEX 535B
Electronic integration	Digital frame-rate selection and time code

Design

The ARRIFLEX 535 is built for extreme conditions. Digital frame-rate selection and time code are integrated in the camera body. The mirror shutter's open angle can reportedly be adjusted during filming, so exposure can be changed on the fly. An electronic and mechanical film stock indicator is reportedly built into the magazine, and the camera works with a full accessory system. It shares magazines with the later 535B model. It can reportedly be programmed alongside the 435ES using control units like the RCU-1, LCC, or CCU for synchronized frame rate and shutter adjustments.