EDC Gear Guides: Arriflex 16SR (Super 16mm 16:9)

Overview

The Arriflex 16SR (Super 16mm) is an analog motion picture camera. It takes up to 400' of Super 16mm film. It does not require a crank to roll but is battery powered. 

This camera allows you to create a super 16mm project with a smooth and quiet motor. Perfect for sync sound! For better results, add a camera barney to help sound proof it further. 

Required Items:

• Arriflex 16SR uses spools of Super 16mm film on 2" plastic cores.
• Film II Battery Kit

Table of Contents

• EDC Arriflex 16SR (Super 16mm 16:9) Component Guide
• Quick Start Guide
• Troubleshooting
• Compatible EDC Accessories 
• Tips & Tricks

EDC Bolex H-16 REX 3/4/5 Component Guide

Quick Start Guide

• First Steps
• Loading the film
• Operations
• Unloading the film

First Steps

• Attaching the PL Lens

• Using the Viewfinder
  • To see through the lens, you must push your eye/face into the eye cup with pressure to activate the viewfinder.
• Adjusting Diopter
  • Slightly unscrew the shiny silver gear.
  • Adjust the black and silver gear while looking into the viewfinder.
  • Once the lines & text are in focus to your eye, lock the shiny silver gear.

• Attaching the Hand Grip

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Loading the Film

Practice in the light with a dummy load.

When Loading REAL film, LOAD IN A CHANGING BAG!

Operations

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Unloading the Film

Always unload your film in a changing bag!

Remove any watch/smart band that lights up!

• Gather Supplies
  • Black Plastic Bag (comes with your 400' film can)
  • 400' Film Can
  • Paper tape.
  • Gaff Tape
  • Changing Bag
• Put all your supplies & your mag inside the changing bag. 
• Zipper both zippers
• Put your hands in.
• Open the take up side of the Mag.
• Tear a small piece of paper tape.
• Find the end of the film & tape it to the roll. 
• Carefully pull the pressure roller away from the film roll.
• Using both hands grab two opposite sides of the roll and lift up until it is released. There will be some resistance.
• Check the center of the film roll's core to make sure the core adapter did not come out as well.
  • If the core adapter was also released, push it out.
• Put your film in the black plastic bag and wrap it over itself. 
• Place the black plastic bag in the film can.
• Tape the film can with the gaff tape by wrapping a piece along the side of the can.
• Remove from Changing Bag
• Label film can with your Name & Professor's name.

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Troubleshooting

Q: The film is making a crunching noise when rolling.

A: The film is misaligned and the camera sprockets are creating new holes in the film. You will need to reload the film. 

Q: The film spooled out while I was unloading it in the changing bag!

A: Continue to put it in the can as neatly as possible. Write a note on the can to the lab saying it is not spooled. 

Q: The battery is hooked up to the camera but the camera isn't rolling.

A: Make sure your battery is fully charged.

OR
There may be an issue with the camera or cable. Please contact the EDC for additional support.

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Compatible EDC Accessories

Access is dependent on class equipment allocations & availability 

• Miller CXV10 Tripod
• Film II Mattebox
• Film II Battery Kit
• Changing Bags/Tents
• Camera Barney

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Tips & Tricks

• Always load and unload your magazine in a changing bag!
• Remember to remove any watches/smart bands that emit light before loading/unloading.
• Listen carefully when filming. If anything sounds crunchy or "off," stop rolling and investigate.
• These are older cameras, please be gentle!

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