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The information and intellectual property contained herein is confidential between ARRI and the client and remains the exclusive property of ARRI. If you find any problems in the documentation, please report them to us in writing. ARRI does not warrant that this document is error-free.
Contents Contents Disclaimer................5 About This Manual............7 Scope..................8 Introduction to the ARRI SIGNATURE PRIMES....9 ARRI SIGNATURE PRIME Layout........11 Precautions and Safety Guidelines....... 12 LPL Mount................15 Mounting & Operation............ 16 Cleaning................20 Technical Data..............23 Spare Parts..............27 Declarations of Conformity..........28 ARRI Service Contact Information........
Neither ARRI nor its subsidiaries assume any liability for infringement of patents, copyrights or other intellectual property rights of third parties by or arising from the use of ARRI products or any other liability arising from the use of such products. No...
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In no event shall ARRI or its subsidiaries be liable for or have a remedy for recovery of any special, direct, indirect, incidental, or...
About This Manual About This Manual ARRI recommends that all users of the SIGNATURE PRIMES read the manual entirely prior to use. For experienced users, the manual's structure also provides quick access for reference. How to Use This Manual All directions are given from a camera operator's point of view.
The ARRI SIGNATURE PRIME range is the first cine lens series to feature machined magnesium lens barrels, making the optics incredibly lightweight and robust. They are also incorporating ARRI´s next-generation LDS-2 Lens Data System, with high data...
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Introduction to the ARRI SIGNATURE PRIMES length on an ALEXA S35 camera. The table below shows the corresponding conversion factors and equivalent focal lengths for the different formats for the ARRI SIGNATURE PRIME focal lengths. Alexa LF 16:9 to Alexa LF Open Gate to...
Follow all installation and operating instructions. • Do not use accessories or attachments that are not recommended by ARRI, as they may cause hazards and invalidate the warranty! • Do not attempt to repair any part of the system! Repairs must only be carried out by authorized ARRI Service Centers.
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Precautions and Safety Guidelines Specific Safety Instructions WARNING! • Do not remove any safety measures from the system! • Do not operate the system in areas with humidity above operating levels, expose it to water or moisture! • Do not subject the lens to severe shocks. •...
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A lock can be used on the latches of the case to secure the case. The case can be used for transport of the lens to the ARRI service centers. Do not put the case underwater.
LPL Mount The SIGNATURE PRIME lenses are equipped with the ARRI LPL lens mount. The ARRI LPL lens mount supports the ARRI Lens Data System LDS-2, which is included in the ARRI SIGNATURE PRIME lenses. Cameras with a PL mount can be refitted with a LPL mount by ARRI service centers.
Mounting & Operation Mounting & Operation Lens Rear Part The rear part of the lens contains a magnetic holding system, to attach different lens accessories. A net holder is included as standard part with the lens. To remove the accessory element, like the net holder, simply lift it from the rear part of the lens by hand.
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• Do not use on PL mount cameras! The LPL lenses can only be used on cameras with LPL mounts. Contact your local ARRI service center to refit your camera with an LPL mount. • Do not use strong forces to mount the lens. In case the bayonet is not moving smoothly, check if the lens is correctly positioned.
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Mounting & Operation Slide the bridge into position on the rods directly under the lens support ring on the lens and fix it in place by tightening the lever on its side. Align and tighten the center screw in the lens support ring, adjusting the height of the center screw with the lever on the back of the lens bridge.
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They provide proof of ownership and eliminate the need for stickers that can fall off or leave residue. Please be aware, the encoded information of ARRI’s GS1 GTIN code is different to the usual ARRI product barcode labels.
Although the optical coatings of the ARRI SIGNATURE PRIME lenses have been designed to be robust, it is recommended to follow the common rules of handling precision optics proposed in this manual.
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• Use manual air blowers and clean antistatic brushes. • Place the lens on a clean, soft surface or a clean ARRI Optics Cleaning Cloth. • It may be difficult to clean an optical surface without streaks and non-volatile residues when the relative humidity exceeds 65%.
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ARRI Optical Cleaning Cloth. If you decide to do so, avoid saliva droplets on the surface and do not firmly wipe dry parts of the optical surface.
Technical Data Technical Data Signature Prime 12/T1.8 15/T1.8 18/T1.8 21/T1.8 Optical Parameters 12 mm 15 mm 18 mm 21 mm Focal length from sensor plane 0.35 m / 14" 0.35 m / 14" 0.35 m / 14" 0.35 m / 14" (minimum marked distance) MOD from lens...
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Technical Data Signature Prime 25/T1.8 29/T1.8 35/T1.8 40/T1.8 Optical Parameters 25 mm 29 mm 35 mm 40 mm Focal length from sensor plane 0.35 m / 14" 0.35 m / 14" 0.35 m / 14" 0.35 m / 14" (minimum marked distance) MOD from lens 0.13 m / 5.1"...
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Technical Data Signature Prime 47/T1.8 58/T1.8 75/T1.8 95/T1.8 Optical Parameters 47 mm 58 mm 75 mm 95 mm Focal length from sensor plane 0.45 m / 18" 0.45 m / 18" 0.65 m / 26" 0.85 m / 2'9" (minimum marked distance) MOD from lens 0.13 m / 5.1"...
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Technical Data Signature Prime 125/T1.8 150/T1.8 200/T2.5 280/T2.8 Optical Parameters 125 mm 150 mm 200 mm 280 mm Focal length from sensor plane 1.00 m / 3'4" 1.50 m / 5' 1.80 m / 6' 2.5 m / 8'3" (minimum marked distance) MOD from lens 0.78 m / 2'7"...
Spare Parts Spare Parts Please visit our website www.arri.com: • for product information & data sheets • for software updates • to locate your local dealer for Warranty/Repair/Spare part inquiries. The following spare parts are available for the Signature Prime lenses: •...
Declarations of Conformity Declarations of Conformity Note: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. EU Declaration of Conformity • Directive 2014/30/EU of the European Parliament and the Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility - OJ L 96, 29.3.2014, p.
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Declarations of Conformity Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
ARRI Service Contact Information In case you require support or assistance with your product, write an Email to service@arri.com or contact one of the worldwide ARRI Service Centers. Go to www.arri.com/service to find the contact information of your closest ARRI Service Center.
ARRI Signature Prime - 12/T1.8 PRIME LENS DIMENSIONS – Version 2018-11 Technical Data are subject to change without notice. Overview Left 283 mm 11.14 in 10 mm Accessory Mount 0.39 in LPL Mount LDS-2 Contacts Net Holder (removeable) 10 mm...
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ARRI Signature Prime - 12/T1.8 PRIME LENS DIMENSIONS – Version 2018-11 Technical Data are subject to change without notice. Right Rear LDS-2 LPL Mount Accessory Mount LDS-2 Contacts Contacts Net Holder (removeable) Lens Rear Part Iris Ring Focus Ring Support...
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ARRI Signature Prime - 15/T1.8 PRIME LENS DIMENSIONS – Version 2018-11 Technical Data are subject to change without notice. Overview Left 240.95 mm 9.49 in 10 mm Accessory Mount 0.39 in LPL Mount LDS-2 Contacts Net Holder (removeable) 10 mm...
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ARRI Signature Prime - 15/T1.8 PRIME LENS DIMENSIONS – Version 2018-11 Technical Data are subject to change without notice. Right Rear LDS-2 LPL Mount Accessory Mount LDS-2 Contacts Contacts Net Holder (removeable) Rear Part Iris Ring Accessory Mount Focus Ring...
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ARRI Signature Prime - Core Set 18...125/T1.8 PRIME LENS DIMENSIONS – Version 2018-05 Technical Data are subject to change without notice. Overview Left 222 mm 8.74 in 178 mm Accessory Mount 7.01 in LPL Mount LDS-2 Contacts Net Holder (removeable)
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ARRI Signature Prime - Core Set 18...125/T1.8 PRIME LENS DIMENSIONS – Version 2018-05 Technical Data are subject to change without notice. Right Rear LDS-2 LPL Mount Accessory Mount LDS-2 Contacts Contacts Net Holder (removeable) Rear Part Iris Ring Accessory Mount...
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ARRI Signature Prime - 150/T1.8 PRIME LENS DIMENSIONS – Version 2018-11 Technical Data are subject to change without notice. Overview Left 252 mm 9.92 in Accessory Mount LPL Mount LDS-2 Contacts Net Holder (removeable) 10 mm 10 mm 44 mm 0.39 in...
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ARRI Signature Prime - 150/T1.8 PRIME LENS DIMENSIONS – Version 2018-11 Technical Data are subject to change without notice. Right Rear LDS-2 LPL Mount Accessory Mount LDS-2 Contacts Contacts Net Holder (removeable) Rear Part Iris Ring Accessory Mount Focus Ring...
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ARRI Signature Prime - 200/T2.5 PRIME LENS DIMENSIONS – Version 2018-11 Technical Data are subject to change without notice. Overview Left 262 mm 10.31 in Accessory Mount LPL Mount LDS-2 Contacts Net Holder (removeable) 10 mm 10 mm 44 mm 0.39 in...
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ARRI Signature Prime - 200/T2.5 PRIME LENS DIMENSIONS – Version 2018-11 Technical Data are subject to change without notice. Right Rear LDS-2 LPL Mount Accessory Mount LDS-2 Contacts Contacts Net Holder (removeable) Rear Part Iris Ring Accessory Mount Focus Ring...
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ARRI Signature Prime - 280/T2.8 PRIME LENS DIMENSIONS – Version 2018-11 Technical Data are subject to change without notice. Overview Left 321.5 mm 12.66 in Accessory Mount 10 mm 0.39 in LPL Mount LDS-2 Contacts Net Holder (removeable) 10 mm...
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ARRI Signature Prime - 280/T2.8 PRIME LENS DIMENSIONS – Version 2018-11 Technical Data are subject to change without notice. Right Rear LDS-2 LPL Mount Accessory Mount LDS-2 Contacts Contacts Net Holder (removeable) Rear Part Iris Ring Accessory Mount Focus Ring...