David Doko Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I've had an Arri 16 BL and SB for quite a while now just sitting in storage. I've been holding on to them more as personal favorites rather than current working tools, but now I actually need to use them in a few months.... Regular 16mm isn't dead. If you're OK with more grain than Super 16mm, you can easily just transfer to 16:9 in post. And some people WANT grain. Anyhoo... Can someone recommend a trusted Arri place or technician in Los Angeles where I can have both these older cameras serviced or at least lubed? Any recommendations for Alan Gordon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Tim Carroll Posted February 13, 2009 Premium Member Share Posted February 13, 2009 Hands down, the best ARRI tech for those cameras is Axel Broda. And he is right there in Tehachapi, just north of LA. (661)821-6725 Tell him Tim Carroll sent you. Best, -Tim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Francis Kuhn Posted February 13, 2009 Premium Member Share Posted February 13, 2009 I've had an Arri 16 BL and SB for quite a while now just sitting in storage. I've been holding on to them more as personal favorites rather than current working tools, but now I actually need to use them in a few months.... Regular 16mm isn't dead. If you're OK with more grain than Super 16mm, you can easily just transfer to 16:9 in post. And some people WANT grain. Anyhoo... Can someone recommend a trusted Arri place or technician in Los Angeles where I can have both these older cameras serviced or at least lubed? Any recommendations for Alan Gordon? David, Absolutely send them to Axel Broda. I've sent two S/Bs to him, he is the best. -Fran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Doko Posted February 13, 2009 Author Share Posted February 13, 2009 Thanks Tim and Fran, I'll give him a ring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny N Suleimanagich Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 You know guys, it's funny regarding these Axel Broda referrals because even the techs at Arri Burbank refer people to him. Go figure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Tim Carroll Posted February 23, 2009 Premium Member Share Posted February 23, 2009 You know guys, it's funny regarding these Axel Broda referrals because even the techs at Arri Burbank refer people to him. Go figure! He's the BEST. PERIOD. -Tim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Murrel Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 He's the BEST. PERIOD. -Tim I just purchased an Arri-16BL from Ken Stone several months ago. Sent it to Axel Broda, who did a marvelous job of rebuilding the camera. Camera still had the original white grease from the factory - thankfully no one had screwed with it and Axel was able to restore it to show-room condition! I must agree with Tim - Axel is incredible, and it was a pleasure talking with him. I will be sending him my 35BL-1 next for restoration. The question of converting the 16BL to Super 16 has come up in this forum several times. According to Axel, one would be better off buying an Arri 16 SR for S16. Axel was kind enough to even mark my ground glass with 1:85 markings for telecine extraction/masking. I can stand a little grain, and today's fine grain film stocks make shooting in 1:85 a viable option. BTW- Tim, Axel asked about you - wanted to know where you were and what you are up to. He'd be happy to hear from you. best regards, -Jerry Murrel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Tim Carroll Posted August 2, 2009 Premium Member Share Posted August 2, 2009 Hey Jerry, I talked with him about a month ago. I'll give him a call. He's a great guy and was super generous in training me to service the Arriflex cameras. Glad to hear your 16BL is singing right along. It's incredible, those cameras are decades old, and with proper care, they'll be singing right along for decades to come. Try that with a video camera. ;) Best, -Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geovane Marquez Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I just purchased an Arri-16BL from Ken Stone several months ago. Sent it to Axel Broda, who did a marvelous job of rebuilding the camera. Camera still had the original white grease from the factory - thankfully no one had screwed with it and Axel was able to restore it to show-room condition! I must agree with Tim - Axel is incredible, and it was a pleasure talking with him. I will be sending him my 35BL-1 next for restoration. The question of converting the 16BL to Super 16 has come up in this forum several times. According to Axel, one would be better off buying an Arri 16 SR for S16. Axel was kind enough to even mark my ground glass with 1:85 markings for telecine extraction/masking. I can stand a little grain, and today's fine grain film stocks make shooting in 1:85 a viable option. BTW- Tim, Axel asked about you - wanted to know where you were and what you are up to. He'd be happy to hear from you. best regards, -Jerry Murrel How much did he charge you? I'm thinking of getting mine serviced too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Jensen Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 He's the BEST. PERIOD. -Tim I think he's the "only." I sent my 16 BL to him as well and he did a good job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Murrel Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 How much did he charge you? I'm thinking of getting mine serviced too. Geovane, Sorry for the late reply - didn't see this until today. I would be doing Axel a disservice if I quoted the price - every camera is in different condition, and your camera may need more or less work than mine did. What I can tell you is that I'm very happy with the work he did, and consider it an honor to have had him rebuild it. I think if you give Axel the chance to work on your camera, you will never regret it. Probably one of the best investments I've ever made. best regards, -Jerry Murrel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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