Cine Gear 2005 Report

During this year's Cine Gear at the beginning of June the organizers had mercifully exchanged the dusty Western town set of previous years with a nice outdoor set of a small American town in the Warner Brothers studio lot.

The show was well attended, the weather was pleasant and both the ARRI camera and lighting divisions were exhibiting new equipment. Various after-show activities allowed those who attended to deepen their knowledge of the new gear.

On the camera end, we showed many of the new products that were already present at NAB. All of them are listed in the New Camera Products article, but here are some highlights:

One of the biggest draws was the ARRIFLEX D-20 pre-production model. Bill Lovell, Product Manager for Digital Cameras answered many questions and showed the images from the D-20 in proper viewing conditions inside a building behind the camera tent.

Another big draw were the new lenses shown. The Master Primes were displayed on almost every camera at the ARRI booth. Many cinematographers were dragged intothe booth by their assistants to see the new Ultra Prime 8R lens, using two ARRIFLEX 235 cameras as director's viewfinders. We noted with satisfaction the large numbers of 235 cameras that showed up on everyone's booth, as well as the many special rigs and jigs build for the 235.




The new 435 Hand Crank HC-1 was shown at Cine Gear for the first time. As the name indicates, with this accessory it is possible to move a wheel by hand to control the speed of the 435, to achieve that historic hand-cranked look.

The faster the wheel is turned, the faster the 435 runs, from 0 to 150 fps, forward or reverse, with a selection of gear ratios.

Another new accessory shown was the External Display EXD-1, which can be mounted on any 16SR3, 535, 435 or 235 camera, and provides a display and simple controls. With an extension cable, the EXD-1 also becomes a convenient remote control for those cameras. 

On the afternoon of the last day we presented a well attended screening where we showed sample footage shot with the Master Primes, with the Ultra Prime 8R and with the D-20 camera.

All in all the Cine Gear was a successful and pleasant show, and we are looking forward to returning next year.




 

 

 

 

 

 
 

No. 13 - July 13, 2005


NAB 2005 report.
A report from the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) show, plus a short video that was shot with some of the new equipment.


Cine Gear report.
An overview of what went on at Cine Gear, held this year on the Warner Brothers studio lot.


D-20 Test Shoots.
After NAB and Cine Gear we conducted various test shoots with the D-20 to run it through its paces.


D-20 at Cine Gear Master Class. A unique independent event where images were recorded with the ARRIFLEX D-20 alongside the DALSA Origin, Panavision Genesis and, as a base reference,
an ARRIFLEX 435 Xtreme.


Ultra Prime 8R.
After NAB the Ultra Prime 8R was tested. Here a report and a short video clip.


New Camera Products.
A listing of all new camera products so far this year with links to their respective web pages.


Camera Configuration Overviews. The most important camera products have been outlined visually
in these easy to use charts.


Digital Intermediate Systems. Laser quality at CRT price - the perfect solution to record HD material
onto film.


New Lighting Products.
A description of the new ARRI Ceramic lighting technology.