Mark Day

I've got my 16S working. Got the obligatory Schneider 16mm lens, matte box, 400' mag, torque motor, and the angle finder. I also bought some of those ARRI battery packs that were on e-Bay and re-celled each with two 4 volt batteries connected in series. I purchased the charger that accompanies those battery packs and am going to install a 3055 voltage regulator (and varriable resistor) in line with the output so I can re-cahrge the battery packs. Currently, I purchased a "Deltran" 8 volt battery tender that I'm using to keep a charge on them. I've also fabricated some adaptive power cords with the XLR connectors that connect to the battery pack and into a box that I can mount onto my tripod. I took the battery tender apart and re-built it so that it'd fit into the box. Ones side is XLR and the output are the two BNA connectors so my power cord from the 16S will plug in to it. If ya want, I'll post some pictures.

Just curious. I have an HL- V77 that uses the DVCPRO (not the mini DV) Tape. It's cosmetically in mint condition and all of the functions seem to operate as they should, without the lens. Before I invest in a lens (a couple of hundred dollars for a used one), I just wanted to get some opinions. Yes, it's an older one. I also have the Canon XL-1 that uses miniDV tapes. Kinda wanted to know which is gonna give me better image quality. Thanks.

Anyone ever use the Ikegamis for their "digital" work?

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8MM Bolex K-2​Super 8 Minolta Autopak8-D10​16MM Arriflex 16S

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Well, here I go again, more stupid questions. From what I understand, I can forget about purchasing Kodachrome. It can't be processed anymore, right? Next, how about Ektachrome? Can it still be processed? I'm only interested in these films 'cause sometimes you can find outdated films at a very cheap price and I was just going to use them for practice purposes before I purchased the good stuff. Finally, I see 16mm films advertised as perforated on the "A" side and films perforated on the "B" side. I have an Arriflex 16S. Which one do I use? Can I use 16mm film perforated on both sides. Thanks guys, ya'll have been a great help.

Thanks. It's the 9 pin Amphenol. So I wire pins A and J with Pos. and B is Neg? 9 Pin Amphenol.

Wow man, if you have a cord, I am definitely interested!

Hey guys, I have a16BL and I need to connect power up to it for test purposes. I have none of the power cables. I need to find out which pins supply the power to the motor. Does anyone know where I can get a wiring diagram for one of these? I have looked and looked 'til I'm magenta in the face. I have several 'user' and 'owner manuals', but no repair information. If everything is copacetic with this camera, I'm selling my 16S. Thanks!

Thanks guys. You've been a great help.

OK. When I put in "Arriflex Bayonet Mount", I don't really get a whole lot. An suggestions as to what the best "search" nomenclature would be?

I did. There weren't a whole lot of choices, but I guess that's the way I'll go for the time being. Almost wish now I hadn't bought the camera. I have an Arriflex 16S. What do I need with another?

Thanks for the reply. Yeah, I know about the blimped lenses. They're the ones I probably can't afford. I was just wondering what type of mount I need to look for on another style lens.

Can anyone tell me what type of lens mount is on the Arriflex 16BL. I realize there are special (very expensive) lenses made specifically for that camera but the manual also gives me a choice of other lenses. Is the lens mount proprietary to this particular camera? Are there lens adapters? Thanks!

Dave Mullen.

Well, I'm looking at a couple of cheap-ass Russian "Jupiter" lenses, just to experiment with. I'm looking at a Jupiter 12, 35mm lens and a Jupiter 8, 50mm lens on e-Bay.

The Arri standard I don't believe is called bayonet mount. The lens simply slides into place. No twisting to lock it in.

52mm flange distance?

Hey guys, I purchased one of those "Kilfitt" adapters that adapts M-39 lenses to the Arri Standard Mount. (my Arriflex 16S). Now, I have one good lens - a Schneider, and hope to get some good ones down the road but right now money is tight. I was looking at some of those cheap-ass Russian lenses, like the "Jupiter". 35mm, 50mm, etc... in, of course, the M-39 mount. Anything I need to know before wasting my money? You guys have been a great help and I value your opinions. Thanks.

Thanks! You probably save me much heartache. Yes, I will be purchasing some lenses in the near future. I will be looking for something in the 100mm range and then something around 300mm. I see a Kilfit adapter on e-Bay that I may purchase.

Hey guys, my Arriflex 16S only has the Arri "Standard Mount" for lenses. No bayonet. I was just curious; are there any lenses other than the those depicted in the user's manual that can be used on this camera? Also, was there ever an adapter made which would allow for the use of other lenses? It looks like one of the old ('50s - 60's) Russian Konvas cameras had the Arriflex "standard" mount in a 3 lens turret and sure enough, when I look at the rear of the lens, it does appear to be an Arriflex standard mount. I've got one 16mm Schneider lens and plan on purchasing a telephoto in the future, but for now, (and since I don't have the money for a premium lens), I'd like to maybe find a cheaper one, if that's even available. Thanks

Got my lens and 400' magazine. Now I just need a torque motor for it.

Well, my dream camera is the Nikon R10. I'd gladly give up my D10 and Arriflex 16S for a "mint" R10. Until then, I'll stick with the D10 and Arri.

Oh well, guess I'll be selling two "BL" magazines on e-Bay. Maybe I can sell 'm and get a decent matte box.