Powering Arriflex IIC

[Zach Gutierrez]

Hi everybody,

I recently bought a well-used Arriflex IIC with the standard 24fps pistol grip motor. Though it came with three leather “power belts,” none work (seller said they would need to be re-celled). The cable coming off of the motor seems to be a 3-pin XLR, though all but one cable that came with it are 4-pin. 

Is the 3-pin standard? Did the guy who sold it to me forget to throw in an adapter? I’ve seen people powering these with lawnmower batteries and Lipo batteries, but I don’t know much about wiring. What’s the easiest power solution so I can start shooting?

[Will Montgomery]

Are the power belts 3 pin as well? If so you'll be fine.

I've had Batteries+ re-cell belts for me in the past just fine if you don't feel like getting out the soldering iron.

As far as an adapter...From B&H the expected availability is 8-10 months...

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1121420-REG/lowel_bl_820_4_pin_xlr_f_to_3_pin.html