ARRICAM LT

A lightweight 35mm motion picture camera from the ARRICAM system, made for handheld and Steadicam use.

Overview

The ARRICAM LT is a 35mm motion picture camera made by Arri as the lightweight counterpart to the ARRICAM Studio. It belongs to the ARRICAM system and is built for handheld and Steadicam work. The body is carbon fiber and titanium, which keeps the weight down without giving up durability. It has a built-in video assist system and uses coaxial magazines for the film.

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 body is carbon fiber and titanium, so it is light and tough. It was designed for handheld and Steadicam operation and has a built-in video assist system. The magazines are coaxial. The viewfinder eyepiece rotates 360°, which helps with framing and focusing.

Context

The ARRICAM system came out in 2000, and the ARRICAM LT was developed as the lightweight companion to the ARRICAM Studio camera. It shares core design elements with the Studio model but is tuned for mobile shooting. The LT is part of the ARRICAM product family and gives a 35mm option for different kinds of production.