ARRICAM LT

Name: Arriflex ARRICAM LT
Brand: Arriflex

A lightweight 35mm motion picture camera introduced as part of the ARRICAM system, designed for handheld and Steadicam use.

Overview

The ARRICAM LT is a 35mm motion picture camera manufactured by Arri as a lightweight counterpart to the ARRICAM Studio. It is part of the ARRICAM system and engineered for agile filming applications such as handheld and Steadicam operation. Constructed with a carbon fiber and titanium body, the camera balances durability with reduced weight. It features a built-in video assist system and uses coaxial magazines for film storage.

Specifications

Weight	4.5 kg
Dimensions (W×H×D)	240 mm × 180 mm × 340 mm
Magazine	400 ft and 1000 ft coaxial magazines
Shutter	45° to 180° variable shutter
Frame Rates	3 to 60 fps
Viewfinder	2x magnification, 100% image, 12x magnification for focus
Viewfinder Eyepiece	Rotatable 360°
Lens Mount	PL mount
Video Assist	2/3" CCD, 4:3 aspect ratio, 570 TV lines
Video Assist Outputs	Composite and Y/C
Power Supply	24 V DC
Power Consumption	25 W
Operating Temperature	-20°C to +45°C
Magazine Compatibility	400 ft and 1000 ft coaxial magazines

Design

The ARRICAM LT is built with a carbon fiber and titanium body, making it lightweight yet robust. It is designed specifically for handheld and Steadicam operation and includes a built-in video assist system. The camera uses a coaxial magazine design and features a rotatable 360° viewfinder eyepiece for flexible framing and focusing.

Context

The ARRICAM system was introduced in 2000, with the ARRICAM LT developed as a lightweight companion to the ARRICAM Studio camera. It shares core design elements with the Studio model but is optimized for mobile shooting scenarios. The LT is part of the broader ARRICAM product family, intended to provide a versatile 35mm filming solution across different production needs.