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ARRI ARRIFLEX 16 BL Instruction Manual

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  • Page 2 The viewfinder system is different in some respects from other ARRIFLEX 16 models, the most important difference being mg the relocation of the ground glass in the forward focal plane. The ARRIFLEX 16 BL is operated in the same manner as the ARRIFLEX 16 M, with the exception of the following changes: The operating controls normally firmly coupled with the camera mechanism ore insulated in the ARRIFLEX 16 BL to prevent noise from being conducted from the camera interior.
  • Page 3 1. The interchangeable sound-proofed lenses of the ARRIFLEX 16 BL The lenses for the ARRIFLEX 16 BL are contained in a separate insulated housing and can be exchanged quickly. The lens and outer housing form a single unit, even though each connects separately with the camera.
  • Page 4 A. Removal of the sound-proofed lens The lock of the outer housing is opened by turning the locking grip (I/5) counterclockwise from the position FEST to the position LOSE. Then the push button (I/12 a. V/16) is pressed in with the index finger of the right hand and the sound-proofed lens turned counter- clockwise with the left hood until it disengages and can be slid out.
  • Page 5 2. Universal Lens Blimp for ARRIFLEX 16 BL Fig. I In conjunction with the Universal Lens Blimp, the following lenses or fixed focal length from the ARRI Lens Programme can be used for sound – insulated shooting: Schneider Cinegon F / 1.8 / 10 mm (as from 1967)
  • Page 6 F / 2.8 / 90mm fit the lens mounting of the ARRIFLEX 16 BL, but will not fit into the Universal Lens blimp, because in some cases their diameter and in others their overall length is too big. These lenses should therefore be used only when sound- insulation requirements are not critical, Moreover, lenses with a focal length in excess of 100 mm need a lens support (in preparation.)
  • Page 7 If already available lenses (see list on page 24) are to be used in the Universal Lens Blimp, coupling modifications and calibration of the focusing aperture scale are necessary. This can be done either by ARNOLD & RICHTER or in an authorized service workshop. Precise installation and adjustment instructions are available on request.
  • Page 8 11. Turn the locking ring (Fig. 1/3) to give a firm seating, loosen the. closure of the front door (Fig. 3/4), open the hinged door and remove the filter holder (Fig, 3/5) . Set focusing lever at infinity and swing out diaphragm driver (Fig. 4/7).
  • Page 9 II. Turn tens focusing ring(Fig. 5/8) to Infinity mark, so that the middle of the retaining pin slot (Fig. 5/9) is opposite the stop. IV. Open the catches for locking the lens by depressing the push button (Fig. 6/10), and insert the lens in, the bore with the retaining pin slot (Fig.
  • Page 10 V. Insert the filter holder (Fig. 3/5) and close the front door (as for zoom lenses) VI The focusing aperture scale (Fig.7/13) is attached by slipping it over the pin (Fig. 7/14) and then pivoting the scale into the slot of the guide elements until it engages the catch pin (Fig. 7/16.) To remove or replace the scale, the catch pin (Fig.7/16) is pulled out.
  • Page 11 3. The mirror reflex viewfinder system In contrast to the previous models of the ARRIFLEX 16 BL has its ground glass (IV/6) at the front as does the ARRIFLEX 35. The ground glass area surrounding the format markings is somewhat darker than the format itself.
  • Page 12 This ensures a steady camera for long, hand-held shooting. In addition, as from serial No. 50701 the viewfinder mounting of the ARRIFLEX 16 BL has been modified so that in a few seconds the standard viewfinder can be removed and replaced by a newly developed periscope finder that enables the ARRIFLEX 16 BL to be operated from the shoulder.
  • Page 13 twisting motion, and another finder inserted by reversing this procedure. Core must be taken to ensure that the knurled ring is really turned right to the stop so that the nylon clamping jaws and the locking pin are completely retracted to prevent damage when changing finders. When inserting the finder, it must be pushed In as for as it will go and the knurled ring firmly tightened in a clockwise direction.
  • Page 14 5. The 400 ft. (120 m) BL magazine ImportantI The magazines for the ARRIFLEX 16 BL and those for the ARRIFLEX 16 M are never to be used interchangeably as besides raising the noise level this is will damage the gears.
  • Page 15 A. Opening the magazines First unlock the magazine lid by simultaneously pressing the arc-shaped safety spring and turning the lock from position Z to position A (C - 0). The hinged Iid of the 400 ft. (120 m) BL magazine can then be opened.
  • Page 16 hand film channel of the magazine throat from the outside. The leader is then threaded into the empty daylight.-loading reel and secured with a few turns before sliding the reel into the right-hand take-up spindle in the magazine. As the film supply Indicator does not function during the use of daylight-loading reels, the film consumption must be read off the footage Indicator on the camera.
  • Page 17 The transistorized, governor-controlled DC motor is designed for a standard rated voltage of 12 volts. The ARRIFLEX 16 BL is usually driven from this motor, which is fed from a 12 V battery. A control light (the middle one under the plexiglass cover (III/2) at the rear of the camera) serves as both a blink signal light for camera run and as a pilot voltage control.
  • Page 18 The mounting and tightening of a new pair of gear wheels is accomplished in reverse order. As the drive motors for the ARRIFLEX 16 BL are rather strong, in case of jamming of the film transport the camera has built-in overload protection in the form of a torque limiter located between the camera drive and the transfer wheel driven by the motor pinion.
  • Page 19 7. Pilotone and Start Markng System The ARRIFLEX 16 BL Pilotone and start marking system is operationally similar to that of the other ARRIFLEX 16 cameras. A two-pole Pilotone generator is connected directly to the motor shaft of the governor controlled motor or the 50 cycle synchronous motor.
  • Page 20 A. Changing the full frame exposure lamp (IV/4) In contrast to other ARRIFLEX 16 types this lamp is changed in the camera interior (see Fig. IV) by gently pressing and swinging the loaf spring on the lamp socket to the front and carefully pulling the lamp upwards.
  • Page 21 Fig. I Fig. II 1 Knurled knobs for adjusting bellows 1 Magazine lock 2 Matte box boom 2 Accessory shoe 3 Plexiglass window 3 Release 4 One of three Focusing grips 4 Hand grip 5 Lock: lens housing/camera 5 Matte box boom 6 Magazine lid lock 6 Effects mask mounting 7 Exchangeable pilot tone and start marking unit.
  • Page 24 Motion Picture Equipment 89 Turkenstra e 8 Muchen 13 West Germany Phone: (0811) 38091 Cables: Arrifilm Telex: 5 24317 arri d This manual converted to Electronic format by Tom Schlodder Atomic Box Productions Calgary, Alberta, Canada June, 2001 tom_schlodder@mail.com Any questions, comments, concerns or feedback regarding the transfer of this manual are appreciated.