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  • Page 2 Guide to the ARRIFLEX 16 SR II-E The 16 SA II-E is the basic model of the 16 SR II and as such has the same basic filming functions. The instruction manual can be used for both models; certain sections must be included or excluded depending on the extent to which the 16 SR II-E has been upgraded.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Mounting lenses Working with the taking lens Spring loaded diaphragm control Automatic mirror shutter stop Changing the 120 m /400 ft coaxial magazine Loading the magazine Film aperture cover Magazine loop protector Removing the exposed film from the magazine Counter for exposed film Film supply indicator for raw stock The functions of the camera release on the housing...
  • Page 4 Driver rings for diaphragm and focusing Rotating and pivoting viewfinder Collar nut for fitting the viewfinder to the camera, (this can only be carried out in an authorized ARRI Service Center) Collar nut for fitting-the eyepiece Eyelet for carrying strap...
  • Page 6 Film supply indicator, raw stock Film supply side (magazine cover) Release lever (magazine) Magazine safety lock Magazine snap catch Carrying handle 3/8" thread for electrical accessories Zoom ring Magazine cover hinges Running control light Connector for pilot tone Connector for electrical accessories Thread for mounting adapter Battery connection Cover for electronics compartment...

  • Page 8: Mounting Lenses

    Mounting lenses We supply zoom lenses with automatic diaphragm for use with the ARRIFLEX 16 SR II; when the taking camera is fitted with the automatic feature, these lenses can be used without any restrictions for fully automatic exposure control. Care must be taken that all lenses, with the white index marking facing towards the exposure meter side, facing towards the exposure meter side, are gently inserted to...
  • Page 9 To mount lenses with steel bayonet mount: the diaphragm lever (a) is inserted into the slot of the catch ring (4), the lens (white index mark positioned as stated above) is carefully pushed into the lens mounting flange and turned clockwise until it locks.

  • Page 10: Working With The Taking Lens

    Working with the taking lens Lenses with engraved index markings on both sides and with double scales can be operated and read easily from the left and the right hand side. The zoom lever (2) is screwed into one of the sockets, turned in the direction desired and fastened by tightening the knurled screw (60).

  • Page 11: Changing The 120 M /400 Ft Coaxial Magazine

    Changing the 120 m I 400 ft coaxial magazine This process takes only seconds. Pull back the safety lever (37) to the position "Offen/Open", depress the release catch (36) at the same time...
  • Page 12 raising the magazine and removing it from the camera's snap catch (38). To replace the magazine, engage the hinge pin (a) in the snap catch (38) and push the magazine downwards; a click is heard when the magazine locks in position. Finally, the magazine release catch (36) is locked by pushing back the lever (37) to "Lock";...

  • Page 13: Loading The Magazine

    Loading the magazine The film must be threaded with the emulsion inwards. With single perforated film care must be taken that only "winding B" film is used. To load the film, the magazine lid on the film supply side (35) must be unlocked and swung open and the pressure roller (a) must be swung back until it engages.
  • Page 14 under the threading slot. .Film run in direction of the arrow and the correct positioning of the perforations can only be obtained when "B winding” film is used as previously described. The pressure roller (a) is then placed onto the film roll so that the film roll is stabilized with the guiding edges;...
  • Page 15 the exact measured length of film is pushed, without changing its length at all, into the magazine throat of the take-up sprocket until the plastic magazine gear (b) moves in the direction of the arrow. Only then can the magazine gear be turned by hand in the same direction {so that the film length remains unchanged) until the film head appears in the take-up area.
  • Page 16 The pressure roller is then swung back and the film is attached to the standard expansion film core (c) in the take- up compartment - (see illustration). Holding the magazine gear stationary, the film core is turned in the direction of the engraved arrow (i.e.
  • Page 17 for using raw stock with plastic core, the pressure roller is not swung onto the spool but remains latched away from the spool. In this case the counter works only for the exposed film (12). 1t must be reset to "0" every time the film is changed.
  • Page 18 It is important that the film which is slid under the hooks (d) of the sprung pressure plate forms equal sized film loops before and after the pressure plate. (When the magazine is placed on the camera the hooks are no longer in contact with the film).

  • Page 19: Film Aperture Cover

    The film aperture cover When there is no magazine on the camera, the film aperture cover should always be in place. It is easily fixed in position with its snap closure and prevents the film aperture from being damaged or becoming dirty. The magazine loop protector This protects the film loop, the magazine throat and the guide rails from dirt and possible damage.

  • Page 20: Removing The Exposed Film From The Magazine

    Removing the exposed film from the magazine This must take place in a darkroom or in a changing bag. First open the magazine lid (13) by pressing the safety knob (33) and the same time turning the knob (32) to the left.
  • Page 21 When expansion film cores are used the clamp lever is pressed and the film end is released; at the same time the diameter of the core is decreased so that the film roll can be removed easily. The easiest way to remove the roll is to turn the magazine over and let the film slip out onto the palm of your hand.

  • Page 22: Counter For Exposed Film

    Counter for exposed film (12) This works with daylight loading spools as well as with raw stock on a plastic core and must be reset to zero after every film change.

  • Page 23: Film Supply Indicator For Raw Stock

    Film supply indicator for raw stock (34) This works via the pressure roller which rests on the unexposed film and can be read from the back of the magazine.

  • Page 24: The Functions Of The Camera Release On The Housing

    The functions of the camera release on the housing The camera release button (28) is coupled with the mirror reflex function so that the camera is quickly ready for shooting. In the "0" position the camera is switched off and the iris diaphragm (when spring-Ioaded diaphragm control lenses are used) is fully open.
  • Page 25 When the release (28) is in the measuring position, it is also possible to swing the retaining lever (25) forwards to restrict the release. The release can now only be moved between "measuring" and "start" positions, for example, when shooting over a long period of time with lenses without spring loaded diaphragm.

  • Page 26: The Drive Motor And Its Electrical Control System, Pilot Tone And Start Marking

    damage to parts which have become sluggish. The inching system can be switched on by depressing the small red test button (30). An overload fuse switches the camera off automatically if power consumption exceeds approx. 4.5 A. If this happens, the camera must be switched off with the housing switch and the cause of the overload must be located and eliminated (e.g.

  • Page 27: The Standard Handgrip

    The standard hand grip The standard hand grip with electrical press button release (59) to start the camera is screwed onto the right hand side of the camera to the rosette (53) and electrically connected with the 4-pole plug (51 ). The special screw mount allows the handgrip to be adjusted upwards and downwards and to be displaced laterally.

  • Page 28: The Universal Handgrip

    The universal handgrip The universal handgrip with electrical press button release (59) to start the camera and additional cable release (57) to operate the automatic diaphragm, is, like the standard handgrip, fastened to the right- hand side rosette (53) and electrically connected with the 4-pole plug (51).

  • Page 29: The Auxiliary Handgrip

    camera run as the press button is also a control mechanism against accidental release. At the same time the exposure meter is set in operation. With cameras with automatic exposure meter control and with the lens diaphragm ring set position "A"...

  • Page 30: The Rotating & Pivoting Viewfinder

    The rotating + pivoting viewfinder The universal application of the camera is backed up by the 16 SR viewfinder (5) which can be turned and swiveled and has fully automatic image compensation. The viewfinder can be turned and swiveled on three planes and it can be used for viewing with the left or the right eye;...

  • Page 32: The Viewfinder Extension

    The viewfinder extension is intended for use when shooting from a bird's or worm's eye view, or when shooting from the hip or over obstacles. The extension tube (a) is fitted between the camera and the viewfinder eyepiece. Neither the universal panning/pivoting feature of the viewfinder unit nor the image compensation is affected.

  • Page 33: Operating The Ttl-Si Exposure Meter

    Operating the TTL-Si Exposure Meter The exposure meter is powered by the camera battery. The measuring range is 13 -31 DIN /16 - 1000 ASA at 5 -75 fps. The film speed is selected by turning the knurled knob (23). The reading field indicator needle is visible in the viewfinder, to the left.

  • Page 34: Fully Automatic Exposure Control

    consideration during shooting as polaroid filters affect the light measuring. Regardless of the focal length of the lens used, in this exposure metering system about 25 % of the central image area is measured. Fully automatic exposure control The ARRIFLEX 16 SR II is also available with fully automatic exposure control;...
  • Page 35 When filming with manual exposure control the lens is "locked" to prevent accidental switch-over to position "A" for fully automatic exposure control. Oh the other hand, the change-over from fully automatic operation to manual exposure measurement is simply achieved by turning the diaphragm ring to 22 without "unlocking".

  • Page 36: Changing The Fibre Optic Viewing Screen

    Changing the fibre optic viewing screen In the 16 SR II instead of the conventional ground glass a fibre optic viewing screen is used to reproduce the reflex image. With the fibre optic viewing screen definition is better, especially with stopped down lenses, as no ground glass grains are visible.

  • Page 37: Lightweight Support

    Lightweight Support The lightweight support has been constructed as an alternative to the tripod bridge plate, for filming from the shoulder. It is used as a support for the lightweight follow focus system as well as for the bellows matte box and is also used as a support for the lightweight matte box when standard lenses are used.

  • Page 38: The Bridge And Support Plate

    The bridge and support plate With the bridge plate the cameraman can evenly distribute the weight of the camera when it is being used on a tripod. It is mainly used with extremely long lenses or when several accessories are used at the same time. The base plate (a) of the bridge plate (b), is fastened with the tripod thread to the tripod.

  • Page 39: Matte Boxes

    Matte Boxes In addition to the bellows matte box which was developed for use with the ARRIFLEX 16 SR II (it can also be used with the 35 III), the 16 St bellows matte box can also be used; the old holder must be replaced with a new guide rail which fits onto the lightweight support.
  • Page 40 The lightweight matte box is fastened to the front of the lens with a clamp ring. To ensure a close fit there are lens adapter rings for the different lenses. For zoom lenses (with the exception of the Zeiss-Vario-Sonnar f 1.8 / 10 -100) a round rubber hood should be used;...
  • Page 41 The 4" x 4" production matte box for 16 mm zoom, standard and high speed lenses, with its three filter planes, affords optimal operation versatility for motion picture productions. Two 4" x 4" filter frames are rotatable and slidable for graduated filters. The likewise rotatable filter ring which can be replaced by a reflex prevention ring, is designed to take 4 ½”, round filters.

  • Page 42: The Camera Power Supply

    The camera power supply A 12 V, 1.2 Ah battery is plugged into the back of the camera and requires no cable. At 20°C its capacity is sufficient to expose a maximum of 6 x 120 m of film. When using this battery, a special battery adapter is plugged into the power connection socket (47) and tightened with a screw;...
  • Page 43 To recharge the plug-in battery there is available the NCL SR II two-output battery charger which is designed for normal and accelerated charging, automatic switch off and automatic 110 / 220 V mains voltage selection. Also available for the ARRIFLEX 16 SR II is the Energy Set comprised of an NC 12 / 4 E camera battery with a capacity of 4 Ah and a fully insulated NCL 12 / 4 E battery charger with automatic 110 / 220 V mains voltage selection.

  • Page 44: The 16Sr Time Coding

    The 16 SR time coding The ARRIFLEX 16 SR II is optically and mechanically designed to accept the internationally planned (EBU) time coding system. The film is exposed on the opposite side of the claw, two frames below the gate (a).
  • Page 45 Plug connections and internal wiring in the camera are already built in for the plug-in, electronically quartz controlled time code system (b). An additional plug connection inside the camera is provided to connect the recorder diode module. This is also used as connector to the conventional full frame start marking lamp, the signal for which is taken from the motor control unit.

  • Page 46: Camera Speed Switch 24/25 Fps Or 50/60 Hz

    Camera speed switch 24/25 fps or 50/60 Hz The switches are to be found in the camera base plate and are visible when the magazine is removed (48). The switches lie beneath the clear plastic cover (a). This allows one to see if the camera is set for 24 or 25 fps or 50 or 60 Hz.

  • Page 47: Fuses

    Fuses To prevent damage to the electronics and the internal camera wiring from short circuiting inside the camera there is an electronic plug-in fuse for the motor control unit. When magazine removed battery disconnected from the camera, the plastic cover (b) is removed (with a coin) and the electronic plug-in fuse can easily be removed with a special clamp.

  • Page 48: Full Frame Start Marking Lamp

    Full frame start marking lamp The full frame start marking lamp is to be found under a cover plate (50) on which the film plane marking is also engraved. To replace the lamp, first remove both counter sunk screws. When the magazine is removed the cover plate (50) can be lightly pulled up so that the threads for the full frame start marking lamp are visible.

  • Page 49: Electrical Accessories

    Electrical accessories a) Panhandle switch model RCSR The panhandle switch can also be used with the ARRI FLEX 35 BL, the 16 BLEQ and the 16 St with universal motor; its cable plug is inserted into the middle socket (45) of the...
  • Page 50 BAS signal from a monitor (signal 50/60 Hz, > 1 V , <10 V signal form sinus or impulse, BAS). The connection for the EXS II is the middle socket (45) of the camera's rear plug board. e) Remote control unit FSZ II The remote control unit fulfills all the functions of the above- described control units.

  • Page 51: The Arriflex Image Stabilizer

    The ARRI light-weight matte box provides sufficient shade; if required, an additional light-...

  • Page 52: Adaptation Of A Video System

    Adaptation of a Video System The video adaptation enables the director and others working on the production to view the finder image, before and during shooting, independently of the cameraman, on any desired number of monitors in accurately framed, true perspective.
  • Page 54 and the primary optics must also be removed. The video adaptation is mounted reversing the above-described steps. The friction disc is not used. Care must be taken that the adapter arm for securing the viewfinder (seen in taking direction) is on the left side of the camera housing. It is not possible to turn the video adapt ion through 180°...

  • Page 55: Efc 16 Sr Digital Counter

    EFC 16 SR Digital Counter The frame speed and amount of film exposed in meters (or in feet with the alternative model) can be read from the new EFC 16 SR digital counter. The counter can be adapted to cameras with 24 fps or, alternatively, 25 fps. A memory, powered with a battery lasting approximately six months, retains the amount of film exposed when the camera is separated from its battery.

  • Page 56: Film Plane Indicator

    Film plane indicator The film plane indicator (50) is used for precise evaluation of the taking distance, with close shots, between the camera and the subject or for deciding the distance for the microphone. The indicator is engraved in the cover of the full frame start marking lamp which is found on the right hand side of the camera (seen in taking direction).

  • Page 57: Service

    The film channel is easily accessible and can be cleaned with a PVC rod. We recommend the use of the ARRI plastic film track cleaning rod. Under no circumstances attempt to use metal or other hard tools.

  • Page 58: Breakdown Help When The Automatic Diaphragm And Shutter Drive Are Defective

    Breakdown help when the automatic diaphragm and shutter drive are defective Should the servo motor used for the automatic diaphragm setting become defective, the automatic and iris shutter functions can still be operated when the following steps are taken: First remove the magazine from the camera (see changing 120 m magazine) so that the film channel is visible.

  • Page 59: Technical Data

    Technical data ARRIFLEX 16 SR II/16 SR-HS II Measurement Length: measured from lens flange Viewfinder horizontal L x H x W 264 x 195 x 160mm Viewfinder vertical L x H x W 264 x 287 x 100 Weight Camera body, 3,2 kg (7.05 Ibs) 120 m magazine 2,2 kg (4.85 Ibs) Magazine 120 m coaxial quick-change magazine for use with film on...
  • Page 60 Exposure control Electronically governed. Data input only for film speeds 13- 31 DIN /1000 ASA. Indication range ± 2 stops Fully automatic exposure control Available with or without automatic exposure control, suitable for later fitting for fully automatic exposure control Power 12 Volt, Connector: 4-pin DIN 15931 Plug.in battery...

  • Page 61: Arriflex 16Sr-Hsii

    The ARRIFLEX 16 SR-HS II The ARRIFLEX 16 SR-HS II is a development of the 16SR- HS. The exposure control system is the same as in the 16 SR II, the automatic exposure control is, however, a standard fixture. Both manual exposure control and automatic exposure control (when using lenses with spring loaded diaphragm) can thus be used, The frame speed of the 16 SR-HS II can be adjusted steplessly from 10 -150 fps with the Variable...

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