ARRIFLEX 235

ARRIFLEX 235 Camera Comparison:

 
Feature
ARRIFLEX 35-2C (*1)
ARRIFLEX 235
ARRIFLEX 435 Xtreme
Price (body & viewfinder)
not sold anymore 
about half of 435 Xtreme 
72,200 Euro (*4)
Speed
2 to 50 fps 
1 to 75 fps 
0.1 to 150 fps
Shutter range
165° fixed (*2) 
 45° to 180°
11.2° to 180°
Weight (body & viewfinder)
4.2 kg/9.3 lbs (*3) 
 3.5 kg/7.7 lbs
7.0 kg/15.4 lbs
Lens mount
 Turret with standard and steel bayonet mounts
54 mm PL mount 
54 mm PL mount with LDS contacts
Super 35
-
yes 
yes
3 Perforation option -
yes 
yes
Ergonomic, flexible & bright viewfinder
-
yes
yes
Registration
-
single pin
dual pin
Compatible with modern accessories
-
yes, RCU, WRC, ICU, ESU, Wireless Remote System
yes, RCU, WRC, ICU, ESU, RU, Wireless Remote System, Single Frame System, Motion Control Adapter, integrated motor controller, integrated radio modem, Lens Data Display, 100% Video Top, ARRIMOTION frame accurate rewind & double exposure, ARRIMOTION speed ramping
Speed ramps
-
yes, 1 to 75 fps with iris compensation; RCU or WRC needed
yes, 0.1 to 150 fps with shutter and/or iris compensation, fast & wide range ramps; ramp control built-in
Electronic shutter
-
-
yes
Lens Data System
-
-
yes
Motion control compatible
-
-
yes
Aperture format masks & gel filter holder
-
-
yes
Timecode
-
-
yes
  • (1) = These are the specifications for the standard ARRI 35-2C unless otherwise noted.
             Many retrofits have been done over the years, too numerable to list here.
  • (2) = The 35-2CV/B model had a manually variable shutter from 0° to 165°.
  • (3) = Weight of 35-2C with CE base, viewfinder door and PL mount.
  • (4) = Price from December 2004 price list. Please consult the latest price list for current price.

ARRIFLEX 235 Specifications
Fps: 1 to 75 fps forward, 20 to 30 fps reverse
Shutter: Manually adjustable to: 45°, 60°, 75°, 90°, 105°,
120°, 135°, 144°, 150°, 172.8°, 180°
Film format: 35 mm DIN 15 501
Film gate: ANSI Super 35 (24.9 x 18.7 mm/0.98“ x 0.74“),
same as ARRICAM ANSI S35 Silent 1.33 format mask
Lens mount: 54 mm stainless steel PL mount
Flange focal distance 51.98 mm -0.01
Movement: Single pull down claw with two prongs, single registration pin,
registration pin in optical printer position (like 435),
camera available with 3 or 4 perforation movements
Ground Glass: The 235 uses 435 ground glasses
Weight: Camera body + viewfinder + eyepiece: approximately 3.5 Kg/7.7 lbs
Power input: 24 Vdc nominal, accepts 21 to 35 Vdc
Accessory power outputs: 1x REMOTE accessory socket
2x RS (Remote Start) sockets
1x MINI MONITOR socket on IVS
Temperature range: -20°C to +50°C (+4°F to +122°F)
Compatible magazines: 235 Shoulder Magazine 60/200 (SHM-1)
235 Shoulder Magazine 120/400 (SHM-2)
235 Steadicam Magazine 120/400 (STM-1)
435 ARRIMAG 120/400
435 Steadicam Magazine 120m/400'
35-3/2C Single compartment magazine 60m/200'
35-3/2C Single compartment magazine 120m/400'
Not compatible with 35-3 and 435 300m/1000' magazines.

235 Components are listed in ARRIFLEX 235 - Brochure PDF


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