Product Description

A comprehensive guide to a highly popular movie camera, the Arriflex 35 Book details the simplicity and complete interchangeability of the ARRI 35mm system, the wide range of lenses, accessories and after-market products available, and how they may all be used and serviced. The new edition has been completely revised to include a wide range of updates, retrofits and especially camera accessories. The book features exploded view drawings and photographs of every camera and accessory, with technical specs. It discusses every aspect of prep, use and maintenance.

Divided into six sections each covering a different camera or accessory system, the Arriflex 35 Book is exhaustive in the information it provides the camera operator: checking mirror shutter timing, timing Arriglow, removing ground glasses, setting eyepiece diopters, threading and servicing magazines, lubrication, and checking flange focal depths are just a few examples. The Arriflex 35 Book also includes an appendix listing frequently needed reference information such as camera and magazine weights, magazine tensions, flange focal distances, fuse numbers, and a directory of Arriflex dealers and after-market product manufacturers worldwide.

Completely revised to include all updates, retrofits and accessories
Covers every aspect of prep, use, and maintenance
Features nearly 360 exploded view drawings and photos of every component and accessory

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #613213 in Books
• Published on: 1999-09-16
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 368 pages

Review
"Here is the totally revised and updated guide to the most widely used motion picture cameras in the world: the Arriflex 35BL, 35-3, 35-2C, and 35-3C, by the acknowledged expert on the subject...the Arriflex 35 Book is exhaustive in the information it provides..." - John Pytlak, Kodak

Review
"Here is the totally revised and updated guide to the most widely used motion picture cameras in the world: the Arriflex 35BL, 35-3, 35-2C, and 35-3C, by the acknowledged expert on the subject...the Arriflex 35 Book is exhaustive in the information it provides..." - John Pytlak, Kodak

From the Publisher
Divided into six sections each covering a different camera or accessory system, the Arriflex 35 Book is exhaustive in the information it provides the camera operator: checking mirror shutter timing, timing Arriglow, removing ground glasses, setting eyepiece diopters, threading and servicing magazines, lubrication, and checking flange focal depths are just a few examples. The Arriflex 35 Book also includes an appendix listing frequently needed reference information such as camera and magazine weights, magazine tensions, flange focal distances, fuse numbers, and a directory of Arriflex dealers and after-market product manufacturers worldwide.

Customer Reviews

An outstanding guide to the Arriflex camera system
If you browse through Jon Fauer's latest book, THE ARRIFLEX 35 BOOK, the following statement from page 28 might catch your eye. "This funny looking tool (ARRI K.4.30689.0), which looks like a scissors mated with a platypus, can be..." One might wonder, what kind of technical manual this is? But as you read on, the validity of the text quickly becomes obvious and statements such as the above, elevate Jon Fauer's book above so many dry, and difficult to comprehend technical books. From the first page to the last, 358 pages bristle with the most thorough and detailed information. THE ARRIFLEX 35 BOOK is comprehensive, providing the reader with the know how required to use, maintain and care for the Arri family of cameras, one the world's most popular professional motion picture systems.

The informative, logically presented text, peppered with Jon's wry humor, is amply illustrated with hundreds of clear and precise drawings and photographs that leave nothing to the imagination. All available accessories, even home made ones, are discussed in this detailed and illustrated text. Even so, the book is not restricted to technical information alone. Useful information, such as shipping weights, Arriflex worldwide suppliers, and sales agents are listed with included addresses and phone numbers.

Additional information, shooting tips, and other equipment used in cinematography are discussed. Jon's enormous research compiles the knowledge of some of the top people in the industry. When added to his own vast experience, this book, "platypus" and all, is clearly the best, most important and necessary text to anyone who owns, maintains or works with Arriflex cameras. It is simply a must read for students and professionals alike.

Good work Jon! Thanks very much!

Andrew Laszlo A.S.C.